If they do not meet accreditation requirements, they may continue to work toward their goal over the ensuing year. Their library system and the Nebraska Library Commission will be available to consult with them on how they might be able to meet their goals. All libraries meeting the current guidelines will be accredited for three years from October 1 of that year. This resource was developed to assist you in completing your guidelines survey. It includes advisory information on topics not included in the guidelines as well as information that will assist you in determining levels of service.
Local income includes all library income except state and federal funds.
Local taxes and other public funding, gifts and fees and any other local income should be included. The public library is legally established and operated in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Each library has a library board, selected in accordance with applicable state and local laws. The library board has authority, within legal limits, over the library's budget. The library board delegates active management of the library to the library director.