NOTE: These online workshops are being offered on several days and at varied times, to give attendees multiple opportunities to find a convenient time to attend. The same information will be provided at each workshop, so you only need to register for one session. A recorded version will also be made available after all of the live sessions have been held.
What is Nebraska Public Library Accreditation? What are the benefits of accreditation? How does my library become accredited? What’s a Community Needs Response Plan? Why does my library need one?
The purpose of Nebraska Public Library Accreditation is to encourage excellent library service in Nebraska communities. The guidelines used to evaluate libraries and their services are community-based, so libraries need to know their communities’ needs in order to provide appropriate library services that meet those unique needs. That’s where Community Needs Response Planning comes in!
In this workshop, Christa Porter, NLC’s Library Development Director, will guide you through Community Needs Response Planning and applying for Public Library Accreditation.
Public Library Directors, Staff, and Library Board Members are encouraged to attend.
Dates and times:
- June 3 – 1:00-4:00pm Central / 12:00noon-3pm Mountain
- June 5 – 9:30am-12:30pm Central / 8:30-11:30am Mountain
- June 10– 9:30am-12:30pm Central / 8:30-11:30am Mountain
- June 11 – 1:00-4:00pm Central / 12:00noon-3pm Mountain
To register for a session, go to the Nebraska Library Commission’s Training & Events Calendar and search for ‘accreditation 2025’.
Is this workshop for those library’s who’s accreditation will expire in 2026 or for all libraries?
Any library is welcome to attend these workshops. But, the deadlines and dates that will be mentioned will be for libraries who’s accreditation expires this year, in 2025.