The OSP has begun the process of implementing the banner module for grants and sponsored programs.

The Library hosted the annual “Book Buddies Reading Program” July 8-10, 2013, for children ages 6-8 in the Frankfort community. The children participated in reading activities and story skits.

The Library continues to participate in meetings, conferences and webinars and serve in the consortiums and organizations it has membership in: SAALCK – (State Assisted Academic Council of Kentucky), FDLP (Federal Depository Library Program), FoKAL (Federation of Kentucky Academic Libraries) KYVL, Voyager consortium, Kentucky Library Association, GODORT (Government Documents Round Table), HBCU Library Alliance, KSDC – Kentucky State Data Center, OCLC, State Records Advisory Committee, State Archives and Records Commission.

Mr. Bobby Walter, Education Librarian sponsored a community outreach program for “National Men's Health Month at Paul G. Blazer Library from 1:00 – 3:00 pm on June 22, 2013. Mr. Steve Perry, registered dietitian and nutritionist, led a discussion on men's dietary needs and presented a cooking demonstration for men in the Frankfort community.

WORKS IN PROGRESS

Discussions continue regarding KSU's involvement in the HBCU Brazilian Alliance. Student identification for possible attendance at KSU is underway.

OGEP is working with Dr. Robert Lancaster regarding taking another group of students to Colombia during the summer of 2013. Six students have completed the application process. OGEP has allocated scholarships to be awarded to the students to assist in their participation.

OGEP continues work on reestablishing KSU's ability to offer ESL programs. Preliminary discussions are underway with possible 3rd party provider.

The culmination of a yearlong service learning project involving speech, art, photography and computer science classes at KSU was realized in April, 2013. These four classes led by Dr. Shannon Brogan, Dr. Erin Gillis, Ms. Reba Rye and Dr. John English partnered with Joanna Hay Productions and historian, Judy Sizemore to collect oral history interviews, photos, and historic documents and use them to create a cell phone tour and website that will educate visitors and residents alike about Frankfort's rich legacy of public art. This project strengthened the partnership between the university and the local tourism office.