Training & Networking

Our March KLAS LBPD Users' Roundtable occurred on Thursday, March 17 at 3 PM Eastern / Noon Pacific. During this session, user panelists discussed the ins and outs of Serials Duplication using KLAS. Additionally, members of Keystone staff will be available to answer questions, listen to feedback, and provide insight. So, set aside an hour and join us for to learn more about handling Serials circulation within a Duplication on Demand service model.

KLAS LBPD Users' Roundtable: Serials Duplication

User panelists included:

• Josh Easter, SD
• David Statz, MN
• Teresa Kalber, CO
• Amanda Diggs, KS

The recording of this roundtable is now available for review:

 What resources are available to help new users get up-to-speed on KLAS, and what is still needed? Come find out what's on offer and provide your suggestions and requests for future offerings at our April Keystone-presented webinar.

• Date: Thursday, April 7, 2022

Recording:

The discussion references North Carolina Accessible Books and Library Services' KLAS Users' Guide LibGuides page.

Download:

• Slides with outline / agenda

Volunteers makeup an important part of the Library for the Blind & Print Disabled (LBPD) / Talking Book Library community and contribute greatly to their success. Each library utilizes volunteers uniquely; from shelving and circulation to readers advisory to recording content. Join the KLAS program committee for a presentation from a few of our outstanding network libraries discussing how they train and deploy their volunteers, and how they use KLAS to support and manage them.

This free, online session was held via Zoom on January 11th at 3 PM Eastern / Noon Pacific.

Recording

Downloads

It's that time again! Join Jesse & Josh at 3 PM ET, Tuesday, December 16 for the next KLAS Administrators' Open Forum!!

The KLAS Admin Open Forum is held monthly via Zoom on the 3rd Tuesday at 3 PM Eastern / Noon Pacific. This is especially for KLAS Admins to have a place to share, discuss, ask questions, network, and more. Why reinvent the wheel when we can learn some great wheel designs from someone else?!

Jesse McGarity, VA, and Josh Easter, SD, host / moderate this monthly opportunity for KLAS Administrators' to come together online and discuss their experiences, issues, ideas, anecdotes, resources, etc. with KLAS Admins from other organizations. So, be sure to join them!

• What: KLAS Administrators' Open Forum
• When: 3 PM ET / Noon PT Tuesday, January 20
• Where: Zoom!
  • Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81583844348?pwd=JpWDArINdY5WHzYukWbnveYwaTEaqW.1
  • Join Instructions: https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/81583844348/invitations?signature=6ekw84yXLmVFDJs2L-pC5ju8gQtkieDeioIqblSJ1FA
    
    • Meeting ID: 815 8384 4348
      Passcode: 369429
• Who: ALL KLAS Administrators

On Thursday, January 22, 2026 several Library for the Blind and Print Disabled network libraries shared about the programming they do to engage library patrons in-person or virtually. Engaging our patrons is an important way to retain them and keep patrons connected to the library and their fellow library users.

This session included a discussion of partnerships with public libraries, including Florida’s Ambassador Program and New Mexico’s Scribe Mini DOD systems in public libraries.

Panel Participants:

• Maureen Dorosinski, Florida Braille and Talking Book Libraries
• Jennifer McGill, New Mexico Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
• Ann Minner, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Talking Book Program
• Abby Chumin, Indiana State Library, Talking Book and Braille Library
• Moderator: Josh Easter, South Dakota, KLAS Users’ President

Panelist Presentations & Resources

• Maureen Dorosinski's Presentation & Resources
  • Google Drive Folder with all below files.
  • Ambassador_Program_inquiry_letter_text.docx
  • Ambassador_Slides-Suwannee_River_Regional_Library_System.pptx
  • BARD_Demo_Books.docx
  • Email_Example_FL_Ambassador_intro.pdf
  • Instructions_for_waking_up_and_demo-ing_the_ereader.docx
  • Patron_Referral_Code_Query.docx
  • Publicity_List_for_Ambassadors.docx
  • braille_ABC_cards_Avery_label_5160.pdf
  • fun_with_braille_Avery_label_5161.pdf
  • referral_on_app_-_return_envelope.pdf
• Jennifer Finley-McGill's Resources
  • Google Drive folder with all below files and "Scribe Mini Signs Unit 10.pub"
  • Scribe_Mini.jpg
  • THATALLMAYREADa.pdf
  • Book-Refill-Station-Rio-Rancho-242x300.png
  • 2023_LBPD_Brochure_Outreach.pdf
• Abby Chumin's Presentation & Resources 
  • Google Drive Folder with all below files
  • NLS_Jan_21_and_KLAS_Jan_22.pptx
  • Packet_1.docx
  • Packet_2_adults.docx
  • Packet_2_Children.docx
  • Summer_Reading_Board_Kids.pdf
  • Application_2026.docx
• George Martell's Scribe Micro Presentation
  • Scribe_Micro_-_2025-01-22.pptx
  • Scribe Duplication System Specs & Cost Information
• Jennifer Finley-McGill's Resources
  • Google Drive Folder with below files & "Scribe Mini Signs Unit 10.pub"
  • Scribe_Mini.jpg
  • THATALLMAYREADa.pdf
  • Book-Refill-Station-Rio-Rancho-242x300.png
  • 2023_LBPD_Brochure_Outreach.pdf

Session Recording & Chat

Chat Transcript: 012252026_Programming__Partnerships_Chat.txt

On Tuesday, January 25 at 2 PM Eastern / 11 AM Pacific we hosted a webinar discussing "Cataloging for Duplication" . During this online training, Katy addresses topics such as including handling withdrawn titles, updating new title records without physical copies coming in, and what eDocs are and where they come from. Below is the recording of the webinar. Run time is 1:01:53.

On Thursday, November 13, 2025 we hosted a KLAS LBPD Users' Roundtable session focused on Patron Retention moderated by Josh Easter, KLAS Users' Group President.

Session Description:

Our libraries exist to enrich the lives of people with standard print reading disabilities. How do we keep patrons active and coming back? How can we keep people connected and passionate about reading, using our services, and attending our programs? What strategies are other libraries trying? Join the discussion! We have several people on the panel, but it will also be an open floor for discussions.

Panel Participants:

• Lorrie Spoering, Colorado
• Michelle Roossien, Michigan
• Miranda Loper, Mississippi
• JD Burns, Mississippi
• Mary Beth Parks, Pennsylvania
• Moderator: Josh Easter, South Dakota, KLAS Users’ President

Resources shared by JD Burns, Mississippi:

• Borrower's Handbook
  • Borrower's Handbook Video
  • 2025_Borrowers_Handbook.docx
  • 2025_Borrowers_Handbook.pdf
• FAQ
  • TBS_FAQ.docx
  • TBS_FAQ.pdf
• Bard Mobile Video
• Bard Express Video

11/13/2025 Patron Retention Roundtable Chat Transcript - 2025-11-13_Patron_Retention_Roundtable_Chat.txt

11/13/2025 Patron Retention Roundtable Recording

It's that time again! Join Jesse & Josh at 3 PM ET, Tuesday, November 18 for the next KLAS Administrators' Open Forum!!

The KLAS Admin Open Forum is held monthly via Zoom on the 3rd Tuesday at 3 PM Eastern / Noon Pacific. This is especially for KLAS Admins to have a place to share, discuss, ask questions, network, and more. Why reinvent the wheel when we can learn some great wheel designs from someone else?!

Jesse McGarity, VA, and Josh Easter, SD, host / moderate this monthly opportunity for KLAS Administrators' to come together online and discuss their experiences, issues, ideas, anecdotes, resources, etc. with KLAS Admins from other organizations. So, be sure to join them next Tuesday!

• What: KLAS Administrators' Open Forum
• When: 3 PM ET / Noon PT Tuesday, October 21
• Where: Zoom!
  • Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81583844348?pwd=JpWDArINdY5WHzYukWbnveYwaTEaqW.1
  • Join Instructions: https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/81583844348/invitations?signature=6ekw84yXLmVFDJs2L-pC5ju8gQtkieDeioIqblSJ1FA
    
    • Meeting ID: 815 8384 4348
      Passcode: 369429
• Who: ALL KLAS Administrators

Add this event to your personal calendar: 

Below is the recording for our November 2023 KLAS Q&A with Katy webinar.

References:

• Intro to KLAS - LBPD
• Intro to KLAS - IRC

The recording of the 11/3/2021 KLAS IRC / IMC Users' Roundtable hosted by Jared Leslie, AZ, and Jen Buzolich. CA is now available. This session was a place to share ideas and feedback following the APH conference, ask questions about new features and upcoming development, and an opportunity to connect with Keystone staff and other KLAS IRC users'. We hope you will be able to join us for our next IRC Roundtable after the new year!

The recording from the 12-14-2021 APH Integration Update webinar is now available. 

On Thursday, December 11, 2025 Marion and Katy presented a free, online KLAS IRC-focused webinar. During this session, they discussed and demonstrated KLAS functions that can help you prepare for and complete the 2025 APH Census as well as other reporting tools.

As we approach the end of the calendar year, do you know who was included in your last APH Census? Who is in your database but wasn't in the Census? Is your WebOrder Census section set up correctly to give errors and information that is useful to teachers? Do you have an up-to-date Help page with the FAQs and downloads you want to provide?

Hear about and learn all those end-of-year tasks, and any other reporting needs.

Resources mentioned:

• WebOrder User Docs
• Lines by Patron Role Report

Recording:

This free, online session was held via Zoom on February 15 at 3 PM Eastern / Noon Pacific.

Recording

References

• Font customization: Adjust Font Size in KLAS

It's that time again! Join Jesse & Josh at 3 PM ET, Tuesday, February 17 for the next KLAS Administrators' Open Forum!!

The KLAS Admin Open Forum is held monthly via Zoom on the 3rd Tuesday at 3 PM Eastern / Noon Pacific. This is especially for KLAS Admins to have a place to share, discuss, ask questions, network, and more. Why reinvent the wheel when we can learn some great wheel designs from someone else?!

Jesse McGarity, VA, and Josh Easter, SD, host / moderate this monthly opportunity for KLAS Administrators' to come together online and discuss their experiences, issues, ideas, anecdotes, resources, etc. with KLAS Admins from other organizations. So, be sure to join them!

• What: KLAS Administrators' Open Forum
• When: 3 PM ET / Noon PT Tuesday, February 17
• Where: Zoom!
  • Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81583844348?pwd=JpWDArINdY5WHzYukWbnveYwaTEaqW.1
  • Join Instructions: https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/81583844348/invitations?signature=6ekw84yXLmVFDJs2L-pC5ju8gQtkieDeioIqblSJ1FA
    
    • Meeting ID: 815 8384 4348
      Passcode: 369429
• Who: ALL KLAS Administrators

 Add this event to your personal calendar: 

Our next Keystone webinar will be held at 3 PM ET / Noon PT Thursday, February 19, 2026. During this free, online training session Katy will share tips & tricks to help ALL users navigate KLAS more effectively and efficiently.

Come learn the basics of KLAS in this introduction webinar for new users, or those looking to fill in a few gaps in their foundation. Topics will include standard toolbar functions, using browse tables, and comments. These fundamentals are useful throughout KLAS, for both Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) and Instructional Resource / Materials Center (IRC/IMC) users. 

• What: Navigating KLAS 101 Webinar
• When: 3 PM Eastern / Noon Pacific Thursday, February 19
• Where: Zoom
  • Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88131095470?pwd=AEY5eUFmEKja2OJxI6FWoBIxHm62ZP.1
  • Join instructions: https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/88131095470/invitations?signature=pGGJPI-QyCYRxDhaG9L8bQMIczHfIWpHlxrzhAZSS64
    • Meeting ID: 881 3109 5470
    • Passcode: 095071
• Who: ALL KLAS Users!

  Add this event to your personal calendar: 

For this quarter’s IRC webinar, we had a Roundtable on the APH Census, with discussion on how you go about the census process and how KLAS can better support that work. It was held on Tuesday, February 22nd.

Roundtable speakers were:

• Jared Leslie, Director of Media and Development, Foundation for Blind Children in Arizona
• Sally Shreck, Specialized Media Coordinator, Maryland School for the Blind IRC
• Allen Huang, Director of Accessible Instructional Materials and Outreach Services, Tennessee Resource Center for the Visually Impaired
• Kathy Segers, Educational Consultant, Tennessee Resource Center for the Visually Impaired

The recorded webinar is now available:

Below is a link to the recorded screen sharing and audio portion of the IRC / IMC KLAS Users' Meeting held on October 4 at the 150th Annual Meeting of the American Printing House for the Blind in Louisville, KY. The total run time is 1:52:09, and it is in MP4 format.

For the first time this year, Keystone held the KLAS Users' Conference virtually. Nearly 300 attendees and presenters from organizations across the country who use KLAS came together June 7-10 to share and learn. We used PheedLoop as our event platform and all session video recordings are still available to paid conference attendees via their PheedLoop log-in. Now, we're sharing all KLAS UC 2021 session slidedecks and handout files available with the rest of the KLAS Users' Community. 

Note: You must be logged in to access these files.

As announced in an earlier Keynotes Blog Post, Keystone staff and the KLAS Users' Group Program Committee are teaming up to bring you an online KLAS Users mini-conference the afternoons of May 3-4. Today, we're sharing a bit more info about what we have planned.

Sessions with interest for all KLAS Users will be held on both days, and we hope you can join us for this free online training and networking event!

• Dates: Tuesday, May 3 - Wednesday, May 4, 2022
• Time: 1:00-5:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Pacific
• Format: All sessions will be held via Zoom with a dial-in for audio option provided. Also, concurrent Birds-of-a-Feather sessions will be held in 3 separate Zoom breakout rooms.
• Access: Zoom links will be emailed to registered attendees approximately a week prior and posted on this page a day or so before the event.
• Session Recording: All Tuesday sessions as well as the KLAS Users' Group business meeting will be recorded. Birds-of-a-Feather sessions will not.

Agenda:

Tuesday, May 3

Tuesday sessions will be Keystone presented and focused on sharing Keystone company and service updates and new KLAS features and functionality for LBPD, IRC, and others.

• Zoom Meeting Link for all Tuesday sessions - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88138984215?pwd=RGVIdkEzS1IyRzJXSytIVFVVODB3QT09
• Meeting ID: 881 3898 4215
• Passcode: 667394

Wednesday, May 4

Wednesday features a KLAS Users' Group Business Meeting followed by user-moderated Birds-of-a-Feather sessions. Birds of a Feather (BoaF) sessions are an opportunity to exchange ideas in a casual, group discussion setting. Topics range from making the most of KLAS features to exploring broader service-related ideas. These sessions are not formal presentations with slides or software demonstrations. Instead, moderators launch the discussion and keep the conversation on topic.

Each of Wednesday's concurrent Birds-of-a-Feather sessions will be accessed via one Zoom link. Once you enter the meeting, there will be 3 breakout rooms you can choose to join (one for each topic).

Dial-in Audio for ALL sessions:

Registration:

Registration is not required, but it will give us an idea of how many attendees plan to attend. Also, persons who register will receive an email approximately one week before the mini-conference with the agenda, Zoom links, and dial-in for audio numbers.

Below are the recordings, presentations, and other resources shared in the instructional resource / materials center (IRC / IMC) track of the 2024 KLAS Users' Mini-Conference.

Note: You must be logged in to view / access content.