| Formal Name: | Nebraska Library C ommission |
| Contact Person: | Rod Wagner |
| Purpose: | Per state statute, the Library Commission is responsible for the statewide promotion, development and coordination of library services. In fulfilling these functions the Commission works with all types of libraries public, school, college and university, special and institutional libraries. Some of the Commissions services are provided directly to the public and to state government personnel. |
| How Many Affectable: | blank |
| How Many Served: | 1,978,000 |
| Year Created: | 1901 |
| Year Active: | 1901 |
| Sunset Date: | blank |
| Authorization Citation: | Neb. Rev. Stat. 51-403 |
| Parent Agency: | blank |
| Number Of Members: | Six |
| Who Appoints: | Governor |
| Legislative Approval: | blank |
| Qualifications Of Members: | Not specified in state statutes. |
| Per Diem: | blank |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Yes |
| Term Length: | Three years. Limited to two successive terms. |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 21-22: | Six |
| Held FY 21-22: | Six |
| Required FY 22-23: | Six |
| Held FY 22-23: | Six |
| Required FY 23-24: | Six |
| Held FY 23-24: | Six |
| Support Staff: | 40 FTE |
| Shared or Separate: | blank |
| FY 21-22 Budget: | $5,582,103 (state and federal) |
| FY 22-23 Budget: | $6,510,033 |
| FY 23-24 Budget: | $6,227,603 |
| Other Funding Sources: | Cash |
| Spending Authority: | Neb. Rev. Stat. 51-403 (biennium appropriations) |
| Since July 1, 2020: | Consultation, training, and information provided for library personnel, library governing boards, and public. Completion of major five-year federally funded Library Innovation Studios project. Book and magazine loans to Talking Book and Braille Service customers. Book club and technology kits lending. Distribution of state aid to public libraries and award of library service project grants. Online educational and information databases provided for statewide access. Coordination of the 194 member Nebraska OverDrive Libraries Group for eBook and digital audiobook loans. Funding support for Nebraskas four multi-county regional library systems. Management of the Nebraska Publications Clearinghouse for collection and access to Nebraska state agency publications. Administration of federal Library Services and Technology Act annual state grant. Library technology training and support for Nebraska libraries. Website hosting services for libraries. |