Big Talk From Small Libraries 2018 will be held on Friday, February 23, 2018 from 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) via the GoToWebinar online meeting service. We’ve been listening! A comment we’ve heard pretty often is that so many presentations at conferences seem to be by and for…
It’s time again for the West Nebraska Family Research and History Center 14th annual Holiday Open House, Friday, December 15, 2017. Come taste Floyd’s famous homemade ‘Chili’ along with all the other refreshments and goodies. Enjoy all the fun and socializing starting at 11:00 am to 6:00 p.m. at 1602 Avenue A,…
Ho Ho Ho! It’s time for the Lied Scottsbluff Public Library’s Children’s’ Christmas Party, this Thursday, December 7th, at the Scottsbluff Hampton Inn & Suites. Story time begins at 6:15, and then children will make reindeer craft ornaments, visit with Santa, share milk and cookies, and take home a…
Come Mingle and Jingle with the friends of the Gering Public Library. You are invited to Gering Public Library’s Holiday Open House on Friday, December 8, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. There will be trivia in the Community Room 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The Legacy of the Plains “High Plains Christmas” celebration kicks off December 2, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The main event is the Christmas Tree Contest. Non-profit organizations and service clubs each decorate their own artificial tree surrounding a theme in hopes of winning. The contest will end at 4:00…
Borrow eBooks & audiobooks Learn how to utilize those Black Friday & Cyber Monday purchases Browse/Search/Discover Where: Lied Scottsbluff Public Library When: Tuesday, November 28, 2018 from 5:30pm – 7:00 pm Sign up at the Library Circulation Desk
‘E-rate: What’s New for 2018?’ has been scheduled in locations across the state and online. What is E-rate? How can my library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate? E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to schools and libraries on Telecommunications, Internet access, and Internal Connections…
“PROVIDING ACCESS to the GOOD LIFE. FOR ALL” NLA/NSLA Annual Conference Deadline to apply is August 14, 2017. Apply for up to $150.00 for registration, mileage, meals, etc. using the WLS Scholarship application under forms. The entire 2017 NLA/NSLA Conference program is available at: https://nebraskalibraries.site-ym.com/page/Neblib2017fullprogra As you review the program,…
Nebraska Public Library Accreditation The purpose of public library accreditation is to encourage excellent library service in Nebraska communities. Accreditation: establishes minimum standards for library services ensures that libraries adhere to certain standards offers libraries benchmarks offers libraries evidence that certain expenditures, services, and practices are needed and expected …
The latest issue of the Western Sun is now available! Check it out. Western Library System, Western Sun, July/Aug 2017 http://nlc.nebraska.gov/systems/NewsLetters/wls07082017.pdf In This Issue: Message from Board President, Maryruth Reed Jan Jolliffe’s Introduction to Paradise Mark Your Calendar Public Library Accreditation process Fall Conferences WLS Scholarship Application Database: Masterfile Complete News Around…
