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Pioneer Library System's Business Services
Frequently Asked Questions - Reader Services
Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 August 2012 14:49
The Pioneer Library System continues to build on its commitment to local businesses in its communities. Our resources go beyond the collection of business-related books to include community outreach programs, topical book discussion kits, training kits, and online databases. The system's commitment also includes personnel specifically focused on working with the local business community face-to-face.
To get started utilizing the Pioneer Business Services check out these resources:
Business Training Kits
Several business training kits available free of charge for you to use with small groups of employees. Topics include interpersonal relations and communication in the workplace, supervisory and leadership skills, teamwork, creativity, ethics, and customer service.
Business Book Discussion Kits
Multiple book discussion kits available for free supplied with about 10 books, book marks, and discussion questions to enable you to have a successful discussion. Titles are all business oriented with focuses on entrepreneurship, customer service, teamwork, and ethics.
Research Databases for Small Business
A variety of databases filled with current information to help small businesses, entrepreneurs and employees. Information includes regional business publications; consumer, demographic, and market segmentation data; and grant opportunities.
Add a commentWhat business book discussion kits do you have?
Frequently Asked Questions - Reader Services
Last Updated on Monday, 07 January 2013 16:51
PLS maintains Book Discussion Kits focused on business topics that have everything you need for a successful group reading experience. Topics include entrepreneurship, mentoring, teamwork, creativity, ethics, customer service and even mistakes. Each kit contains 6-12 copies of the book, bookmarks, a manual containing discussion questions, and information about the author.
Each kit can be checked out for 6 weeks at a time with the use of a Pioneer Library System library card.
To reserve a business discussion kit for pick-up at your hometown library please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please allow 3 working days for delivery.
6 Secrets to Startup Success: How to Turn Your Entrepreneurial Passion into a Thriving Success by John Bradberry
Build the stamina needed to persevere over time. Complete with indispensable tools including an assessment to gauge a venture's strengths and weaknesses. 6 Secrets to Startup Success will help entrepreneurs everywhere turn their dreams into reality.
Add a commentWhat training materials do you have for small businesses?
Frequently Asked Questions - Reader Services
Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 August 2012 14:51
The Pioneer Library System is here to help small business owners and non-profit organizations have successful employee trainings. We have several business training kits available free of charge for you to use with small groups of employees. Topics include interpersonal relations and communication in the workplace, supervisory and leadership skills, teamwork, creativity, ethics, and customer service.
Each kit comes complete with a wide range of tools for your training needs. This may include DVDs, CD-ROMs, workbooks, a leader's guide, and an agenda that can be adapted to fit your unique training needs. Each kit can be checked out for 6 weeks at a time with the use of a Pioneer Library System library card.
Whether you need a training on leadership, stereotypes, or customer service, the Pioneer Library System has a kit for you and your business.
To reserve a business kit for pick-up at your hometown library please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please allow 3 working days for delivery.
212 Degrees: The Extra Degree
212 degrees the extra degree is an inspiring book with a singular focus on the essential fundamental of effort-- the primary fundamental that feeds all others. Its purpose is to inspire the extra level of effort that produces exponential results.
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How do I have a children's book discussion?
Frequently Asked Questions - Reader Services
Last Updated on Friday, 26 October 2012 12:13
The Pioneer Library System makes holding a book discussion as easy as checking out a kit! All you have to do is gather the friends and open the book. We do the all the rest for you!
PLS maintains multiple Discussion Kits for children that include at least 8 copies of the book, discussion questions, bookmarks, information about the author/actors, and fun activities to get children involved in the story and theme. We even have discussion kits with movies!
So, if you or your children are interested in reading an great book with friends, Pioneer Library System has a kit that will bring the story alive.
To reserve a kit please place a hold in the catalog.
Book and Movie Discussion Kits
Each kit contains: Multiples Copies of the Books, One Copy of the Movie, Bookmarks, Discussion Questions on the Book, Author Information, Author’s Others Works, Information on the Movie, Actor/Actresses Information, Theme-Related Games/Activities.
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Reader Services
Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 January 2011 12:08
Have you ever wondered how all of those great titles appear on the shelves of your library? It's all through the diligent work of the individuals at the Pioneer Service Center (PSC).
Sometimes the process begins when patrons suggest purchases that they would like the library to include in the collection. These requests are considered daily by the Pioneer Library System Material Selectors and are purchased if possible, because there is nothing that makes librarians happier than acquiring new material. The Selectors tirelessly review multiple book review publications and popular title listings and lovingly create a library collection that is eclectic and represents the diverse interests of the hometown library communities.
The orders are received by our approved list of book sellers and they begin the process of locating the books in warehouses across the world. Sometimes the process of locating a title to fill our requests may seem to take a while, but that time is necessary to insure a copy that will withstand the heavy use by many library patrons is delivered to the library shelves. As the orders are filled they are shipped to the PSC.
Add a commentWhat do you consider "popular" books and authors?
Frequently Asked Questions - Reader Services
Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 August 2008 13:53
The following authors and series are considered "popular" by the Pioneer Library System. Because they are popular they will automatically be purchased by the library system. All authors listed will be purchased in both large and regular print.
If you would like to place a hold request on the newest title by the author or in the series please use the library catalog or call your home town library to do so.
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What services are available to homebound individuals?
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 06 September 2011 13:53
If you are unable to visit your hometown library because of health or physical challenges, our Home Services program can bring the library to you.
Books by Mail
Homebound customers in Cleveland, McClain, or Pottawatomie County are eligible for our Books by Mail program. Using this service, you can choose to borrow any of the items in the hometown libraries' collections. The items will be mailed to you at the library's expense, for a standard three-week borrowing period. Once your borrowing period is over, you send the material back in a postage paid mailing bag. There is no cost to you.
To Learn More or Sign Up
For more information or to apply to become a Home Services customer, please either e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 405.701.1837 and leave a message with your name and phone number. We will return your call as soon as possible.
Please note: to be eligible for this program you must reside in Cleveland, McClain, or Pottawatomie County and be homebound and unable to visit the library.
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