NE: Finding Libraries

With a number of articles being written about people turning to libraries in the current economic crisis, today’s State Agency Database Highlight seems especially relevant. Especially if you live or are interested in libraries in Nebraska:

• Nebraska Library Directory – This directory includes entries for directors and staff of all public, academic, school, special and institutional libraries in Nebraska. Also included are Educational Service Units, Library System staff, library trustees and friends, and Library Commission Board members. The directory is edited as updates are received–usually daily.

While the directory is staff focused, the records have varying amounts of information such as web links to catalogs and library hours. Here is one typical record:

Metropolitan Community College

P O Box 3777

Omaha, NE 68103-0777

Phone: 402-457-2763 or 402-457-2524 (Unit #)

• Coordinator of Library Services

Fax: 402-457-2768

Library Home Page: http://www.mccneb.edu/library/

Library Catalog: http://catalog.omahapubliclibrary.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?profile_mccweb#focus

OCLC Symbol: NEM

The Nebraska page of State Agency Databases Across the Fifty States is maintained by Beth Goble.