A Brief Description of Services
The mission of the Nebraska Library Commission is statewide promotion,
development, and coordination of library and information services. As the
state library agency, the Commission advocates for the library and
information service needs of all Nebraskans.
Administrative services staff perform planning and budgeting, evaluation,
accounting, personnel, word processing, inventory, supplies, courier, mail
and other support services necessary to carry out the work and programs of
the Nebraska Library Commission.
Expense / Travel Reimbursement
The Cataloging and Technical Services Librarian ensures that all Nebraska
Library Commission holdings receive complete and accurate cataloging
in the Nebraska Library Commission On-line Public Access Catalog (OPAC)
and in the Online Cooperative Library Center (OCLC) WorldCat. The Librarian
also provides cataloging training and support to any Nebraska library
staff performing cataloging functions.
Computer Services
The Computer Services staff install, maintain, and troubleshoot all agency
computer hardware and software. They also maintain the Commission's Local
Area Network and the services it provides.
In 1972 the State Legislature created the Nebraska Publications
Clearinghouse, which is housed in the Nebraska Library Commission. Its
purpose is to provide convenient access to state and federal information
(including online documents), and publications for all Nebraskans, and to
promote knowledge and usage of government information. The Publications
Clearinghouse is also an integral part of Information/Reference Services
at the Library Commission.
The Nebraska Library Commission maintains a library of reference materials
and provides research services to Nebraska libraries and state agency personnel.
Our collection includes books, periodicals, DVDs and book club kits. The collection also includes state
and federal government material, available to all Nebraska citizens. Many
materials are available through interlibrary loan. Contact the Information/Reference
Desk at the Library Commission if you have any questions or need
assistance.
The Nebraska Library Commission collects statistical data about public and academic libraries and produces a variety of data products. Other programs administered through Library Data Services include accreditation of public libraries, administration of direct state aid to public libraries, administration of federal grants made possible through the Library Services and Technology Act, and planning and outcome-based evaluation information.
The Nebraska Library Commission's Library Development team provides
coordination and support services to all Nebraska libraries and media
centers. Library Development staff work regularly with local libraries,
resource libraries, institutional libraries, library boards, and citizen groups to develop
improved library services and facilities. Ongoing Library Development projects include
Children's and Young Adult Services, Public Librarian and Library Board Certification,
Library System Development, Planning and
Evaluation Services, and Continuing Education.
Technology & Access Services promotes and supports Nebraska libraries in
their cooperative efforts to share resources and information.
Technology & Access Services will:
- Assist information providers in delivering information to Nebraska
citizens through electronic exchange
- Develop and support access to state government information resources,
and to national and international communications
- Introduce and promote new products that assist member libraries to use
information technologies
- Provide cost-effective, innovative training to strengthen libraries in
the use of information technologies
- Support and enhance member library programs which promote regional
cooperation and resource sharing
The Public Information and Communication Service publicizes the mission and promotes and markets the products and services of the Nebraska Library Commission. The Nebraska Library Commission communicates with target groups of Nebraska citizens, library staff, and other state agency personnel through Commission staff and publications. Public Information staff, along with other Commission staff, publish several newsletters and other publications including NCB News, NCompass, News Releases, Proclamations, and READ Posters.
The Nebraska Library Commission's Talking Book and Braille Service is part of
a nationwide network of cooperating libraries headed by the Library of
Congress/National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
Talking Book and Braille Service provides free books and magazines on
cassette, on record, and in Braille, as well as videos that include audio
descriptions, to individuals with a visual or physical condition or a reading
disability which limits use of regular print.
Our collection of books and magazines is similar to those found in a public
library. Special cassette and record players are also provided free of charge.
All are mailed to and from our library postage-free to individuals, as well
as to schools and other facilities (e.g., nursing homes, hospitals, senior
citizen centers.) In addition to these free services, we provide audio
production, audio tape duplication, and Braille embossing to nonprofit
organizations and governmental agencies.
Nebraska Library Commission
The Atrium
1200 N Street, Suite 120
Lincoln, NE 68508-2023
Phone: 402-471-2045 800-307-2665 (in Nebraska only)
Fax: 402-471-2083