From the Director...
The Nebraska Library Commission’s
“Biennium in Review” chronicles events, projects
and activities from the past two years. New initiatives blend
with the Commission’s core services—from the
redesign and launch of NebraskAccess, the revision of
Guidelines for Public Library Accreditation, training and more
training, to the distribution of hundreds of thousands of
Talking Books. In all, this report reflects the diversity of
the Library Commission’s many and varied services.
Among the most notable projects reported in
these pages is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Library
Program that resulted in more than two hundred Nebraska public
libraries adding new high-end computers and public Internet
access for the benefit of tens of thousands of Nebraskans. New
computers and software, along with exceptional training for
library workers, gave participating libraries a huge boost in
their capabilities. Testimonials from librarians indicate that
the Gates Foundation’s program has been an overwhelming
success. The Library Commission looks forward to continuing in
partnership with the Gates Foundation through its
“Staying Connected” initiative.
Also notable is Nebraska’s
participation in the Western Trails project (funded by the
Institute of Museum and Library Services), resulting in
Web-accessible historical images contributed by Nebraska
libraries and museums. Another important project outcome is the
training for library, archive, and museum personnel, building
knowledge and skills for planning and managing digital imaging
projects. The resources and expertise acquired through the
Western Trails project will further the development of digital
library services.
Many more special projects and ongoing
services are described here in this report. On behalf of the
Nebraska Library Commission, I thank the many people who have
contributed to the Library Commission’s mission in
statewide promotion, development and coordination of library
services.
Rod Wagner
Nebraska Library Commission
Biennium Funding
July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004
Biennium Funding
July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004
|
State of Nebraska Funds
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$6,925,571
|
|
Federal Funds
|
1,949,204
|
|
Cash
|
143,238
|
|
Total
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$9,018,013
|
Grants funded through the
Nebraska Library Commission
July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004
Nebraska Library Commission
July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004
|
Children’s Grants for
Excellence
|
$78,442.40
|
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Children’s Program:
Leading to Reading
|
$900.00
|
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Collaborative Summer Library
Program
|
$13,438.92
|
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Continuing Education &
Training Grants
|
$95,696.53
|
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Electronic Information
Resources
|
$773,226.46
|
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Gates Computer Grants
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$8,209.00
|
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Interlibrary Loan Lender
Compensation to Libraries
|
$309,878.65
|
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Library Cataloging Software
(OCLC CatExpress)
|
$6,748.00
|
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Library Services and
Construction Act Grants
|
$10,175.00
|
|
Library Services and Technology
Act Grants
|
$388,566.36
|
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Master of Library Science
Scholarships
|
$14,000.00
|
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Nebraska Center for the Book
Grant
|
$20,000.00
|
|
Nebraska Community Foundation
Training
|
$7,995.65
|
|
Nebraska Library Association
Grant
|
$4,151.03
|
|
netLibrary eBook Support
|
$2,401.95
|
|
Public Library Statistical
Reporting Software
|
$7,500.00
|
|
Regional Library System Funding
|
$1,169,803.97
|
|
State Aid to Public Libraries
|
$690,880.00
|
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State Depository Libraries:
Cataloging Assistance
|
$3,500.00
|
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State Technology Grants
|
$42,439.00
|
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Utah State Library (Braille
Services)
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$8,340.00
|
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Total
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$3,656,292.92
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NCompass is a
quarterly publication of the Nebraska
Library Commission, The Atrium, 1200
N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508-2023. Phone:
402-471-2045 or 800-307-2665 (in Nebraska only). Fax:
402-471-2083. Home Page: <nlc.nebraska.gov> ISSN: 1075-9719.
Director: Rod
Wagner
Editor: Mary Jo
Ryan
Design and Production: Valerie Dayton
Staff:
Jacqueline Crocker, Mary Geibel, Janet Greser, Maria
Medrano-Nehls, Jennifer Wrampe
Nebraska Library Commissioners: Kristen Rogge, Chair,
Johnson, term expires 2005; Jean
Ahrens, Scottsbluff, term expires
2007; Patrick Gross, Wayne, term expires 2006; Mary Nelson, Holdrege, term
expires 2006; Velma Sims-Shipley, Fremont, term expires 2004; and Carol Spencer, Broken
Bow, term expires 2007. Commission meetings are held the second
Friday of every other month, or as scheduled by public action
of the board.
This publication was supported in part by
the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the
provision of the Library Services and Technology Act.
Biennium in Review
FY 2003-2004
Vol. 11 No. 2
