In 1972 the State Legislature created the Nebraska Publications Clearinghouse, which is housed in the Nebraska Library Commission. Its purpose is to provide convenient access to state and federal information and publications for all Nebraskans, and to promote knowledge and usage of government information. The Nebraska Library Commission maintains a library of reference materials and provides research services to Nebraska libraries and state agency personnel. Our collection for research customers includes books, periodicals and videos as well as electronic resources. The collection also includes state and federal government material, available to all Nebraska citizens.
Many materials are available through interlibrary loan.
The Nebraska Library Commission's Library Development team provides coordination and support services to all Nebraska libraries and media centers. Library Development staff work regularly with local libraries, resource libraries, institutions, boards and citizen groups to develop improved library services and facilities. Ongoing Library Development projects include Financial Aid to Libraries, Children's and Young Adult Services, Public Library Accreditation, Public Librarian and Library Board Certification, Library System Development, Gathering Statistical Data, Planning and Evaluation Services, Federal Grant Programs, and Continuing Education. Network Services Network Services promotes and supports Nebraska libraries in their cooperative efforts to share resources and information. This is achieved through the introduction and promotion of new products and through cost-effective, innovative training to strengthen libraries in the use of information technologies.