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Commission Established
The Nebraska Public Library Commission was established in 1901. -
Commission Office Opened
The Nebraska Public Library Commission opened an office in the basement of the State Capitol. -
Commission Announces Librarian Courses At Teachers' Colleges
In April of 1932, in its published bulletin, the Nebraska Public Library Commission announced librarian courses available at Teachers' College of the University of Nebraska, and Kearney State Teachers' College. -
Commission Abolished
Due to economic hardship, Nebraska Governor Bryan signed a bill abolishing the Commission and creating the Nebraska Public Library in its place. -
Commission Re-established
Nebraska Governor Cochran signed a bill re-establishing the Nebraska Public Library Commission. -
Library For The Blind Became The Commission's Charge
The Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (later known as Talking Books and Braille Service) became part of the Commission's charge. The Commission was designated by the Library of Congress as the official distribution center for the Books for the Blind program. -
Book Mobile Was Purchased And Operating In The State
In 1953, a book mobile was purchased and reports indicate that between September 15, 1953 and June 15, 1954, the book mobile and staff covered 5,726 miles, circulated 52,271 books, and visited 77 schools. -
Creation of the Film Project
The Film Project for cooperating libraries was created to bring films for adults to the libraries. -
The Nebraska Library Commission Name Change
The Nebraska Public Library Commission assumed its present identity as the Nebraska Library Commission. The word 'public' was omitted in order to reflect the expanded mission of the agency. -
Library For The Blind Moves
The Library for the Blind and Physically handicapped was moved to physically become part of the Nebraska Library Commission.
