North Central Kansas Libraries System

The purpose of the North Central Kansas Libraries System (NCKLS) is defined by K.S.A. 75-2548. Regional library systems exist "for the state in cooperation with local libraries to provide adequate library services to all citizens of the state through regional systems of cooperating libraries herein provided, by the joint planning and financing of l... ibrary services to improve existing service, to utilize such federal aid funds as may be available and to extend library service to persons not having the same at this time. NCKLS bylaws further define the mission-"The North Central Kansas Libraries System is a regional system of cooperating libraries whose purpose is to better utilize human and material resources by sharing programs and services." NCKLS includes 12 counties covering 9,271 square miles, with a total service population of 232,144 residents. As defined by K.S.A. 75-2549b, NCKLS is "comprised of the counties of Washington, Clay, Dickinson, Marion, Marshall, Riley, Pottawatomie, Geary, Wabaunsee, Morris, Chase, and Lyon." NCKLS members include 40 legally established public libraries, four college/university libraries, seven school districts, one special library and 4 outlets. Outlets provide basic library service points in communities that are generally too small to support a public library. Taxing CountiesRead More