The Commission's six members are appointed by the governor to three-year terms with members serving no more than two consecutive terms.
Commissioners appoint the agency director.
Members generally are appointed from each of the state's six Library System areas. Commissioners, who meet every other month, are not paid, but are reimbursed for their expenses. As representatives of the public, the Commissioners of the Nebraska Library Commission must be the primary force insuring that the agency is fully responsible for the statewide promotion, development and coordination of library programs and services in accordance with nationally acceptable library standards. Responsibilities I. Policy Making Approve the statement of mission of the agency. Approve policies guiding the operation of the agency.