{"id":414,"date":"2018-10-29T13:13:05","date_gmt":"2018-10-29T18:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/projectblog\/about\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T11:02:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T16:02:00","slug":"about-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/projectblog\/about-2\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-vivid-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ba1850aac928755057ce8c73433c1eed\"><strong>Notice of Changes: <\/strong>The Nebraska Libraries on the Web service is being discontinued due to software and budgetary issues. The current service will be supported through September 30, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ec551f78006b5831548416de6908f7c9\">We have partnered with LibChalk to offer reduced rate WordPress web hosting for interested libraries. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LSCKxOobItn5Qso2CINnGnRQqC1RKTV7\/view?usp=drive_link\">find information about service offerings and pricing on this flyer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-77f7f82d45e0659125758ada66299105\">Alternatively, the Nebraska Library Commission will be offering a free basic website hosted by the Commission. This website will automatically pull from data collected by the library survey. The layout cannot be customized by individual libraries, but content can be updated. <a href=\"https:\/\/nlc.nebraska.gov\/websites\/?city=anytown\">See a demo version<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-vivid-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0fa0c144726a8b36b62f8ae6237afaa9\">Email Amanda Sweet to get started with LibChalk, or sign up for the free Basic Website through the NLC.<br>amanda.sweet@nebraska.gov <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For reference, information about the current Nebraska Libraries on the Web service is below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is Nebraska Libraries on the Web?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this project, the Nebraska Library Commission will help your public library set up a free website. We use WordPress to make the website easier to set up and maintain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A website is a great way to get the word out about your library\u2019s upcoming events, featured materials, and other services. You can also use it to offer digital services to those who can\u2019t make it to the physical library location. The possibilities are endless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are happy to provide over the phone or online training materials to any library staff who will be working with the website. Interested library directors can fill out the<a href=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/projectblog\/contact\/\"> contact form<\/a> for more information, or to sign up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Can the Library Commission Help?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Train library staff on WordPress (over the phone, online, and in person with larger groups)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brainstorming content ideas for the website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Troubleshooting when things go wrong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run the server that houses WordPress and backs up content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update WordPress as needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run nightly backups of content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help find and install additional features to your website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Can We Put on Our Library\u2019s Website?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress uses pre-built themes that can be changed or customized. The content and images are up to you! &nbsp;We can help if you need ideas. Here are some popular items many libraries put on their site:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hours and Location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online Catalog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Featured\/ New Books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Library Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nebraska Resource Links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy Information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Events Calendar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Library Blog!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local Community Resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consult Your Imagination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Questions? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The administrator and technical contact is Amanda Sweet, Technology Innovation Librarian. Feel free to contact her if you have any questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/projectblog\/contact\/\">Amanda Sweet<\/a><br>Technology Innovation Librarian<br>Nebraska Library Commission<br>The Atrium, 1200 N Street, Suite 120<br>Lincoln, NE 68508-2023<br>402-471-3106<br>800-307-2665 (NE only)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Notice of Changes: The Nebraska Libraries on the Web service is being discontinued due to software and budgetary issues. The current service will be supported through September 30, 2025. We have partnered with LibChalk to offer reduced rate WordPress web hosting for interested libraries. 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