Public Information and Communication
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 18, 2017
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
JoAnn McManus
402-471-4870
800-307-2665
$27,000 in Internship Grants
Awarded to Nebraska Public Libraries
Nebraskans will once again reap the benefits of the energy and
creativity of Nebraska young people as they serve as interns in
their local public libraries. The
Nebraska Library
Commission recently awarded
Nebraska Library
Internship Grants totaling $27,000 to twenty-one
Nebraska public libraries. These internship grants will support
public library interns, who will contribute to the scope and
value of the diverse programs and activities in Nebraska’s
public libraries.
“The internships are a great opportunity for students to get
involved in library work. Beyond earning money and gaining
valuable work experience, the student is exposed to the broad
range of library services and programming. Internships provide
an opportunity for the student to view the library as a viable
and satisfying career choice. In addition, interns bring a fresh
perspective and their own unique talents to the library,” said
Nebraska Library Commission Director Rod Wagner.
Student interns will learn about library work as they shadow
staff, assist with day-to-day library operations, and implement
special projects. Some of the activities that students will
participate in include:
- plan and implement programs such as summer reading programs for
all ages, storytime sessions, book discussions, and teen/tween
activities;
- assist with events such as annual book sales, NE150
celebrations, and contests;
- organize Makerspaces and Maker Clubs, as well as other
STEAM learning activities;
- create book displays, bulletin boards, and craft
activities;
- assist with outreach events outside the
library;
- update the library’s website and social media sites
(Facebook, Pinterest, blogs, etc.);
- assist with circulation activities, book selection,
and collection management;
- teach technology classes and assist library customers
with electronic devices and research;
- create flyers,newsletters, newspaper articles, and other promotional
materials; and
- assist with verbal and written Spanish⁄English
communication.
The following Nebraska public libraries were awarded internship
grant funding:
Alma, Hoesch Memorial Public Library
Atkinson Public Library
Central City Public Library
Columbus Public Library
Cozad, Wilson Public Library
Crawford Public Library
Geneva Public Library
Grant, Hastings Public Library
Kimball Public Library
LaVista Public Library
Lincoln City Libraries (4 branches)
Neligh Public Library
Norfolk Public Library
Omaha Public Library (4 branches)
Orleans, Cordelia B. Preston Memorial Library
Plainview Public Library
Schuyler Public Library
Stromsburg Public Library
Verdigre Public Library
Wayne Public Library
York, Kilgore Memorial Library
Funding for the project is supported in part by the Institute of
Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions of the
Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the
Nebraska Library Commission, in partnership with the Nebraska
Library Systems.
As the state library agency, the Nebraska Library Commission is
an advocate for the library and information needs of all
Nebraskans. The mission of the Library Commission is statewide
promotion, development, and coordination of library and
information services, bringing together people and information.
Nebraska’s Regional Library Systems consist of four non-profit
corporations governed by boards representative of libraries and
citizens in the region. The four systems were established to
provide access to improved library services through the
cooperation of all types of libraries and media centers within
the counties included in each System area.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary
source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and
17,500 museums. The Institute’s mission is to create strong
libraries and museums that connect people to information and
ideas. To learn more about IMLS, see
www.imls.gov/.
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Website,
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/publications/newsreleases