FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 6, 2025
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Christa Porter
402-471-3107
800-307-2665
Nebraska Library Commission Announces Public Library Accreditation
Nebraska Library Commission Library Development Director Christa Porter recently announced the accreditation of thirty-four public libraries across Nebraska.
Porter stated, “We are dedicated to helping Nebraska libraries meet Nebraskans’ information needs, opening up the world of information for citizens of all ages. The Library Commission continues to work in partnership with Nebraska libraries and the regional library systems, using the Public Library Accreditation program to help public libraries grow and develop.”
Public libraries in Nebraska are accredited for a five-year period. To learn more about this process and to see a complete list of all accredited Nebraska public libraries, go to http://nlc.nebraska.gov/LibAccred/Standings.asp.
The Nebraska Library Commission congratulates the public libraries listed below as they move forward toward the realization of this vision for the future: “All Nebraskans will have improved access to enhanced library and information services, provided and facilitated by qualified library personnel, boards, and supporters with the knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes necessary to provide excellent library and information services.”
Nebraska Public Libraries Accredited through December 31, 2030:
- Alliance Public Library
- Atkinson Public Library
- Blue Hill Public Library
- Butler Memorial Library, Cambridge
- Central City Public Library
- Creighton Public Library
- Culbertson Public Library
- Dundy County Library, Benkelman
- Elm Creek Public Library
- Exeter Public Library
- Fairfield Public Library
- Falls City Library & Arts Center
- Genoa Public Library
- Gordon City Library
- Grant County Library, Hyannis
- House Memorial Library, Pender
- Hruska Memorial Public Library, David City
- John Rogers Memorial Library, Dodge
- Leigh Public Library
- Lied Imperial Public Library
- Lied Lincoln Township Library, Wausa
- McCook Public Library
- Nancy Fawcett Memorial Library, Lodgepole
- Neligh Public Library
- Omaha Public Library
- Ord Township Library
- Oxford Public Library
- Plymouth Public Library
- Seward Memorial Library
- Stanton Public Library
- Stromsburg Public Library
- Trenton Public Library
- Valentine Public Library
- Wymore Public Library
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.”
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