Nebraska Administrative Code Topic - LIBRARY COMMISSION
Here’s a well‑organized overview of the Nebraska Administrative Code pertaining to the Library Commission (Title 236):
📚 Title 236 – Nebraska Library Commission
Chapter 1 – Governance
§ 001 General Information & Authority
Defines scope, application, and statutory authority (Neb. Rev. Statutes §§ 51‑401 to 51‑403.03) (nlc.nebraska.gov, law.cornell.edu).
§ 002 Definitions
Clarifies terms like “Commission,” “Director,” “Commission member,” and “Commission staff” (nlc.nebraska.gov).
§ 003 Conflicts of Interest
Requires commissioners and staff to follow Nebraska’s Political Accountability and Disclosure Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 49‑1493 et seq.), prohibits gifts/loans from business interests, and outlines enforcement via the state Ethics Commission (nlc.nebraska.gov).
§ 004 Commission Meetings
Specifies compliance with Nebraska’s Open Meetings Act (§§ 84‑1409 – 84‑1414), including notice requirements (at least 10 days in advance), meeting frequency, quorum rules, officer elections (Chair, Vice‑Chair), agenda procedures, and public participation guidelines (nlc.nebraska.gov).
§ 005 Advisory Groups
Details the setup, composition, and duties of advisory bodies such as the Nebraska State Advisory Council on Libraries (up to 18 members, two-year staggered terms), as well as provisions for ad hoc committees (law.cornell.edu).
§ 006 Rule Changes & Petitions
Explains how rules can be proposed or amended—either by petition or Commission initiative—requirements for hearings/notice, and the process for declaratory rulings (nlc.nebraska.gov).
Chapter 2 – Programs & Operations
§ 001 General Information & Authority
Establishes the chapter under statutory authority (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 51‑404 – 51‑418) (nlc.nebraska.gov).
§ 002 Definitions
Defines program-specific terms like “Depository Library,” “Clearinghouse,” “Library Systems,” etc. (nlc.nebraska.gov).
§ 003 General Services
Governs Commission’s acquisition, loan periods, disposal of materials, associated fees, and user responsibilities (nlc.nebraska.gov).
§ 004 Reports from Libraries
Requires annual data collection from all Nebraska libraries, covering metrics such as income, expenses, circulation, holdings, staffing, and board composition (regulations.justia.com).
§ 005 Nebraska Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped
Sets eligibility criteria, loan periods, confidentiality rules, and outlines service structure, including audio production facilities and subregional partnerships (nlc.nebraska.gov).
🔗 Related State Statutes (Chapter 51, Neb. Rev. Stat.)
§ 51‑401 to § 51‑403: Establishes the Commission—its membership, director appointment, duties, compensation, budget, and authority.
§ 51‑404 to § 51‑418: Addresses the director’s duties, eligibility of local libraries/entities to receive services, interlibrary loans, clearinghouse duties, depository contracts, and distribution of publications.
§ 51‑410.01: Creation of the Nebraska Library Commission Cash Fund to house service-generated revenues (nebraskalegislature.gov).
🏛️ Commission Overview
Board Composition: Six members appointed regionally for three-year terms (max two consecutive terms), governor-appointed; Director is chosen by the board (en.wikipedia.org).
Mission & Operations: Provides statewide library support, consulting, development programs, and Braille/talking-book services. Responsible for government document clearinghouse and public information access (en.wikipedia.org).
✅ In Summary
Nebraska Admin Code Title 236 comprehensively outlines:
Governance Structure: Authority, ethics, meeting procedures, rulemaking processes, and advisory bodies.
Operational Programs: Services such as library lending, reporting, support for blind/physically impaired individuals, and state publication management.
Legal Backing: Anchored in Revised Statutes Chapter 51 and supported by Nebraska’s Open Meetings and Ethics laws.
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