However, those who have achieved the required number of advanced guidelines will be given first consideration in the event that additional funding becomes available. Any library that is not accredited can continue to make progress toward meeting public library guidelines and improving services to its community. Such entities will continue to receive consulting support and services from library systems and from the Nebraska Library Commission. Actual accreditation requirements will vary annually. Instructions Using the attached set of guidelines, please use a check mark in the space provided for each guideline, both basic and advanced, which your entity meets.
All libraries are on a three-year cycle for accreditation.
Libraries due to renew their accreditation in any given year will be notified by the receipt of the Application for Accreditation in July. Any library not currently accredited will be notified each year until they meet accreditation guideline approval. All accreditation forms will be due September 1, of the fiscal year. All forms will be reviewed and libraries will be notified by October 1 of their current status. Those entities who have not met the requirements will be contacted to determine what level of need they have to meet the requirements.