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G2S Project Code: 2024-NE-94933
State: Nebraska
Fiscal Year: 2024
Grantee
Nebraska Library Commission

Project Director
Director Name: Devra Dragos
Director Phone: 402-471-4335
Director Email: devra.dragos@nebraska.gov
General Information
Title: NebraskAccess
State Project Code:
Start Date: 10/01/2023
End Date: 09/30/2024
Abstract: NebraskAccess offers free 24/7 access to websites selected by librarians, full text government publications and Nebraska historical resources. NebraskAccess also provides Nebraska residents with premium databases containing thousands of full text popular magazine and journal articles; primary source documents; genealogical, health, legal, small business, and science resources; reading recommendations; and research resources for K-12 students. These resources are available to Nebraska residents at no cost. The Nebraska Library Commission purchases subscriptions for Nebraskans with funding from the State of Nebraska and the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.
State Goal: Lifelong learning and cultural enrichment
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$474,421.44
$208,537.36
$0.00
$682,958.80
Intent(s)
Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.
Curriculum support
General (select only for electronic databases or other data sources)
Activities
Activity Details
Title: NebraskAccess
Narrative: The Nebraska Library Commission licenses online databases for access through libraries, schools, and home use. The databases are provided free of charge. State and LSTA funds are used to pay for the licenses. The Library Commission provides packages of databases through EBSCO and OCLC. Online resources available include: MasterFILE Complete, MyHeritage Library Edition, Legal Information Reference Source, Consumer Health Complete, Small Business Reference Source, Biography Reference Bank, Biography Reference Source, Science and Technology Collection, Psychology and Behavioral Collection, NoveList Plus, Novelist K-8 Plus, Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia, Points of View Reference Source, WorldCat, FirstSearch, MAS Complete, Middle Search Plus, and Primary Search. NebraskAccess also provides access to a variety of web sites selected by librarians for their value in directing the general public to authoritative Nebraska-related information. NebraskAccess is actively promoted through a variety of communication strategies. Staff provide online tutorials, exhibit and demonstrate at conferences and meetings, and make presentations to classes and groups across the state to update librarians and media specialists about available databases, their use and features.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Digital


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 0
Number of software acquired: 0
Number of licensed databases acquired: 28
Number of print materials (books & government documents) acquired: 0
Number of electronic materials acquired: 0
Number of audio/visual units (audio discs, talking books, other recordings) acquired: 0


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: No
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No


Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: Yes
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No


Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 271
Academic Libraries: 51
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 4
Special Libraries: 95
School Libraries: 890
Other: 0
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
NebraskAccess database subscriptions and other content continue to be valuable in support of education at all levels in Nebraska, and for business and general population interests. This is borne out from testimonials from librarians and service users across Nebraska, and further affirmed by the Library Commission's Five-Year LSTA State Program evaluation.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
The affirmation of NebraskAccess' services is important in continuing to provide access to valued database resources for the state of Nebraska.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Selection and negotiation of online resources that address specific informational and educational needs, as well as needs of the general public. Careful evaluation of the available databases offered, and consideration of the relative costs and benefits of these resources. Promotion for awareness of NebraskAccess services is a challenge with effort to inform the public of the availability of these resources.
Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
Yes
Do you anticipate any change in level of effort in managing this project:
No
Explain:

Do you anticipate changing the types of activities and objectives addressed by the project:
No
Explain:

Was an evaluation conducted for this project:
No
Was a final written evaluation report produced:
Yes
Can the final written evaluation report be shared publicly on the IMLS website:
No
Was the evaluation conducted by project staff (either SLAA or local library) or by a third-party evaluator:
Project Staff
What data collection tools were used for any report outcomes and outputs:
Did you collect any media for the data:
What types of methods were used to analyze collected data:
Other:
How were participants (or items) selected:
Word of mouth – We asked participants to tell their community/friends/family and encourage them to participate.
What type of research design did you use to compare the value for any reported output or outcome:
Exemplary: No
Exemplary Narrative
Project Tags: Databases