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.”