SIRS will offer Nebraska libraries a group purchase price for the SIRS CD-ROM product or access to SIRS via the Internet at a per site charge, possibly a substantial discount dependent upon the number of libraries in the group purchase. M aterials discarded from the Nebraska Library Commission collection are available to libraries throughout the state. Approximately 1500 print materials in library science, social sciences, and general subjects, as well as Federal government documents are available. Librarians and state agencies can select items from the Great Giveaway area on the second floor of the Library Commission. Great Giveaway items will be available May 1 through June 15.
Libraries are responsible for transporting all materials.
These awards honor library staff and trustees, as well as others contributing to Nebraska libraries. Librarians are also invited to apply for NLA scholarships to help pursue a library career, work toward a graduate degree, or enhance professional growth. What It Is, Where We Are, Where It s Going. Rod Wagner, Nebraska Library Commission Director and member of the Universal Service Task Force, will give an update on the activities of the task force. OCLC staff will be on hand to describe new OCLC services and provide updates on old services.