Nebraska Library Commission Announces Public Library Accreditation

Nebraska Library Commission Library Development Director Christa Porter recently announced the accreditation of thirty-eight 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, 2029:
·         Ainsworth Public Library
·         Alice M Farr Library, Aurora
·         Arlington Public Library
·         Bayard Public Library
·         Bennington Public Library
·         Bob and Wauneta Burkley Library, DeWitt
·         Broadwater Public Library
·         Clarkson Public Library
·         Columbus Public Library
·         Crawford Public Library
·         Dvoracek Memorial Library, Wilber
·         Elmwood Public Library
·         Fairbury Public Library
·         Gibbon Public Library
·         Grand Island Public Library
·         Hastings Public Library
·         Hildreth Public Library
·         Hooper Public Library
·         John A Stahl Library, West Point
·         Kimball Public Library
·         Laurel Community Learning Center
·         Lied Scottsbluff Public Library
·         Lied Winside Public Library
·         Lincoln City Libraries
·         Loup City Public Library
·         Madison Public Library
·         Morton-James Public Library, Nebraska City
·         Newman Grove Public Library
·         Oshkosh Public Library
·         Palisade Public Library
·         Plainview Public Library
·         Raymond A Whitwer Tilden Public Library
·         Scotia Public Library & Heritage Center
·         Sioux County Public Library, Harrison
·         South Sioux City Public Library
·         Syracuse Public Library
·         Weeping Water Public Library
·         Yutan 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.”