TRaiLS Board Elections coming soon!

The TRaiLS Board of Directors strives to represent the full diversity of library service interests and geographical parts of the System. The 2016 3-year term candidates have been nominated by library colleagues from the service area. Five current board members are running for shortened terms…

Nebraska Book Awards

This program recognizes and honors books written by Nebraska authors, published by Nebraska publishers, set in Nebraska, or relating to Nebraska. If you know of a book that matches this criteria, nominate it at http://centerforthebook.nebraska.gov/awards/nebookawards.html

E-Rate Form 471 deadline extended

The application filing window for libraries for E-rate Form 471 has been extended to July 21! (this extension date is not reflected in our current newsletter) See the USAC Special Edition News Brief for details. Find helpful information to complete E-rate forms on the NLC…

Makerspace Workshop with Craig Lefteroff

Technology Programming & Makerspaces With Craig Lefteroff, NLC Technology Innovation Librarian Running Programs: Technology Training at Your Library: We’ll delve into technology programs, from basic computer classes to presentations on topics such as coding and virtual reality.  We’ll discuss planning, format, marketing, and follow-up, so…

Library Improvement Grant Winners

The Nebraska Library Commission recently awarded Library Improvement Grants for 2016 totaling $58,983 to thirteen Nebraska public libraries, and a state-run institutional library. These competitive grants were funded with federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) monies from the Institute of Museum and Library Services…