Authors who have published original work and have significant ties to Nebraska are encouraged to complete NAIL questionaires which are available by contacting the Heritage Room. The Heritage Room maintains over 600 information files on Nebraska authors and subjects which are updated regularly. This series showcases Nebraska authors reading their own works. Videotapes of these readings, and other special programs, are available for local checkout and through Interlibrary Loan. Many civic groups and school classes come to the Heritage Room for guided tours.
Staff are also available to provide programs.
This 14 minute video provides a tour of the Heritage Room collection, introduces viewers to Nebraska authors and describes the role of the Nebraska Literary Heritage Association. This video is available for use by diverse audiences by contacting the Heritage Room. A popular program for 8th graders, students spend a morning writing and reading their work under the direction and encouragement of several local poets. This program is sponsored by the Nebraska Literary Heritage Association. It is only through NLHA's efforts that we can work toward preserving and promoting Nebraska's literary tradition.