Training Schedule

Website Work Day (KLOW)
August 26, 2010
Manhattan Public Library
1:00 - 4:00

Event Calendar

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Create a New Account in KNOW.NCKL

KNOW.NCKL is our new Workshop Registration and Continuing Education Tracking software.  We ask that all MPL Staff and all NCKL libraries setup an account in KNOW.NCKL. Please do so for all directors, staff, board members, part time employees, and anyone who will attend workshops from your library.  First you will need to create an account in KNOW.NCKL before you can logon.    Note:  Each person should create his/her own account so they will become familiar with the system.

To create your account in KNOW.NCKL:

  1. Go to http://know.nckl.info/
  2. Click on Register
  3. Fill in all the required fields (see two Notes: below)
  4. Click Send Registration

Note:  Required fields are: First Name, Last Name, Username, E-mail, Password, Verify Password, Library, Address, City, State, Zip, County, Phone number.

Note:  For Username, please use your FirstName_LastName.    Example:  George_Washington

Cleaning computer equipment

Just in time for the H1N1 season, you should be considering how to clean computer equipment.  See these suggestions:

First, keyboards and mice should be disconnected from the computer (or the computer should be turned off). Then wipe them down thoroughly with disinfecting wipes or lint-free cloths or paper towels dampened with isopropyl alcohol, according to various online sources.

Some websites suggest the use of cotton-tipped swabs for cleaning the edges of keyboard keys. They also advise the use of compressed canned air to dislodge dust within keyboards and around keys for more thorough cleaning.

Check computer manufacturers’ websites to see if they have additional care suggestions.

Technology Training

notebookNorth Central Kansas Libraries System Technology Training has seven laptop computers which make up the portable computer training lab.  Having seven laptops not only enables portability, but allows for hands-on workshops, and also for individualized sessions on many topics.

Workshop subject matter ranges from Microsoft Office products, to Library specific topics such as Downloading Digital Audio Books, and Kansas Libraries on the Web, to name a few. 

Training is offered throughout our 12 county region.  You are welcome to attend training in any location.  Workshops are offered in Marysville, Emporia, Council Grove, Marion, Hillsboro, Abilene, Junction City, as well as in Manhattan.  (All locations are in Kansas.) If you are interested in hosting a workshop, please contact the Technology Trainer.

Check back for the updated Training calendar!

Kansas Library Card

Kansas Library CardGet a Kansas Library Card today!  FREE!

The Kansas Library Card www.kslc.org is a FREE service of the Kansas State Library.  With your card you have FREE access to subscription databases, online tutoring, and digital audio books and music.