Nebraska Library Commission details five-year accreditation, points system and funding incentives

Jun 29, 2026

The Nebraska Library Commission explained its voluntary public library accreditation program, now on a five-year reaccreditation cycle with a points-based bronze/silver/gold structure; accredited libraries are eligible for state aid and certain grants.

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Krista Porter, library development director at the Nebraska Library Commission, opened a statewide workshop by summarizing the accreditation program and recent changes. She said the commission moved to a five-year reaccreditation cycle after program reviews and pandemic-era extensions, and explained the program uses a points system to award bronze, silver and gold tiers.

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