Who We Are

1517 Broadway, Suite 129
Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361
                                                       
Toll free 888-879-5303
308-632-1350
Fax: 308-632-3978
 

Mission:  The mission of the Panhandle Library System is to provide the leadership, training, and support necessary to enable our member libraries to be essential and valued resources in their communities.

PLS is one of six regional library systems in Nebraska.  It is a non-profit organization supported by state and federal funds administered through the Nebraska Library Commission.  Its purpose is to support all types of libraries in the Panhandle region through training, consulting, networking, and promotion.  It also provides a link between the 14 counties of western Nebraska and the other libraries in Nebraska, in addition to the programs and services of the state library.

This Website was supported in part by the United States Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provision of the Library Services and Technology Act and/or state funding appropriated by the Nebraska legislature, granted and administered by the Nebraska Library Commission.

Staff

Marjorie Harrison, Coordinator, email: marjorie.harrison@nebraska.gov

Jeralyn Clapper, Administrative Assistant, email: jclapper@charterinternet.com     

Board of Trustees: 2009-2010

Ten Board members make up the governing body of the System, with responsibilities that include approval of policies, plans, and budgets. Terms are for three years, with a two-term maximum. The Board meets every other month. Those on the Board represent a variety of library interests, including two from public libraries, two from school libraries, one from special/academic libraries, and one at large. In addition, there is one representative from each of four geographical regions of the Panhandle.

PLS Member Directories

• Academic Libraires
• Public Libraries
• School Libraries
• Special Libraries