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Giveaways from the Nebraska Library Commission

A variety of books and videos are available to those visiting the Library Commission. Any Nebraska library is welcome to these books, including those titles listed below. If you are visiting our offices, you are welcome to browse the giveaway shelves - just ask!

Books are available for free if picked up at the Library Commission, or they can be mailed to your library for a suggested donation of $3.00 per paperback or $4.00 per hardcover.

For more information or to reserve available titles, contact the Information Services Team

Some currently available library science titles:


Title Author Format Copies
101+ Great Ideas for Libraries and Friends
Marketing, Fundraising, Friends Development, and More! This is the first edition, copyright 2004.
by Sally Reed, Beth Nawalinksi, and Alexander Peterson Paperback 2
Helping the Difficult Library Patron
New Approaches to Examining and Resolving a Long-Standing and Ongoing Problem. This is the first edition, copyright 2002.
edited by Kwasi Sarkodie-Mensah Paperback 1
In-House Bookbinding and Repair
"A working document that contains information on setting up both a basic bookbindery and repair lab and instructions on rebinding and repairing cloth-bound books." This is the first edition, copyright 2005.
by Sharon McQueen Paperback 1
Introduction to Public Librarianship
"Covers every aspect of the public library, from its earliest history to its current incarnation in the 21st century information environment." This is the second edition, copyright 2011.
by Kathleen de la Pena McCook Paperback 1
Introduction to the Library and Information Professions
"The processes and functions and infrastructure of information professionals." This is the first edition, copyright 2007.
by Roger Greer, Robert Grover, and Susan Fowler Paperback 1
Library Management 101
A Practical Guide. This is the first edition, copyright 2013.
edited by Diane Velasquez Paperback 1
Library's Crisis Communications Planner
A PR Guide For Handling Every Emergency. This is the first edition, copyright 2004.
by Jan Thenell Paperback 1
Managing Budgets and Finances
"Budget carefully and clearly by offering a variety of strategies, definitions, and suggestions." This is the first edition, copyright 2005.
by Arlita Hallam and Teresa Dalston Paperback 1
Metadata
A textbook and handy reference guide. This is the second edition, copyright 2016.
by Marcia Lei Zeng and Jian Qin Paperback 1
Organization of Information
"Theory, principles, standards, and tools behind information organization." This is the third edition, copyright 2009.
by Arlene Taylor and Daniel Joudrey Hardcover 2
The Successful Library Trustee Handbook
"Proven advice about what it takes to make the board run smoothly." This is the first edition, copyright 2005.
by Mary Moore Paperback 2
The Visible Librarian
Asserting Your Value with Marketing and Advocacy. This is the first edition, copyright 2003.
by Judith Siess Paperback 1

For more information, contact Information Services Team.