COSLA Profiles

For the latest verified and comparative data on public libraries and the state library agency, please consult the Institute for Museum and Library Services website for data products and publications at: http://harvester.census.gov/imls/index.asp

CHIEF OFFICER

Name: Rod Wagnerrod.wagner@nebraska.gov
Title: Director
Organization: State of Nebraska
Address: The Atrium
1200 N St Ste 120
City: Lincoln
State: NE
Zip Code: 68508
Phone: (402) 471-4001
Fax: (402) 471-2083
Appointment Date: 2/5/1988
Committee Assignments:

STATE LINKS

Library Agency Homepage: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/
Virtual Library: http://nebraskaccess.ne.gov/
State Home Page: http://www.nebraska.gov/dynamicindex.html
Governor: Dave Heineman
Library Association: http://www.nebraskalibraries.org
Friends of the Library Association: < http://www.nebraskalibraries.org/PLTS/...
Trustee Association: http://www.nebraskalibraries.org/PLTS/
Other State Library Links:
      Nebraska Library Board Manual:      http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/libdev/neboardmanual/index.html
      Nebraska Intellectual Freedom Handbook:      http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/freedom/intellectfree.html
      STAR Reference Manual:      http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/ref/star/star.html
     

STATEWIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS

Link to IMLS Public Library Statistics Webpage: http://harvester.census.gov/imls/publib.asp

Year the data below was released: 2008
URL for Statewide Public Library Statistics:
      http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/statistics/statlist.htm...
Population: 1,783,432
Number of Public Libraries: 271
Total Circulation: 13,127,598
Circulation Per Capita: 7.4
Total Library Operating Income: $47,802,313
Total Expenditures: $42,509,904
Expenditures per capita:$23.84
State Support:$437,442
Total Construction Funding:Not collected.
Materials Loaned to other Libraries: 39,506

STATE LIBRARY AGENCY

Link to IMLS State Library Statistics Webpage: http://harvester.census.gov/imls/stlib.asp

Year the data below was released: 2008
Governance Structure: Independent executive branch agency with six member governing board appointed by Governor. Agency director is appointed by the six member board.
Library Legislation:
Library Laws: (Chapter 51, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska)http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/libdev/liblaws/TOC.html
Library Standards:
Guidelines for Service: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/libdev/accred.html
Allied and Other Special Operations:
Allied & Other Special Operations: NEBASE (OCLC affiliated state network); Talking Book and Braille Service; Nebraska Publications Clearinghouse
Number of Service Outlets: One
Collections: Book and serial volumes 108,867 Audio materials 65 Video materials 2,217 Serial subscriptions 616 Government documents 19,347
Staff: 44.5
Income: $5,722,140
Expenditures: $5,722,140
Employment Opportunities: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/NowHiring/JobsAndCareer...

PUBLICATIONS

Newsletter: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/publications/pubarchive...
LSTA Five Year Plan: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/mission/plandoc.html
Other Relevant Links to State Library Publications: