Southeast Library System

01/21/2026

A webinar designed for school and public library staff...

On February 10 we will be holding a Zoom webinar entitled “Databases for Librarians who Work with Kids .” During this webinar Susan Knisely will demonstrate the databases made available…

01/06/2026

Seeking an Executive Director. Details at https://libraries.ne.gov/sels/2026/01/06/executive-director-southeast-library-system-sels/

10/30/2025

We're offering 150 scholarships for !

Recipients get complimentary conference registration, travel stipend, and one year of ALA/PLA membership, which includes access to American Libraries & Public Libraries magazines, discounts on webinars + more.

Learn more: https://www.placonference.org/scholarships

10/28/2025

Our Summer Reading Workshop is on December 12!

Our Summer Reading Workshop this December 12 (Walt Library, Lincoln) is designed to help you start thinking about next summer’s literacy and programming efforts at your library. We will have …

10/28/2025

The closure of Baker & Taylor left many libraries in a bit of a pickle. A number of vendors are seeking a slice of that portion of the library market now, including those below: Ingram. A repre…

06/12/2025

https://libraries.ne.gov/sels/2025/06/12/its-time-to-register-for-the-youth-services-retreat/

Finally, you can register! 😃

Designed expressly for library staff serving children and teens, the Joint Youth Services Retreat on August 28th and 29th is a time to connect with and learn from fellow colleagues in a beautiful s…

02/26/2025

Coming Up on April 4 via Zoom: Fleshing Out Your Summer Reading Plans! For more information and to register: https://libraries.ne.gov/sels/2025/02/26/fleshing-out-your-summer-reading-plans/

12/20/2024

Coming up on February 12!

If you want to help your library users learn to conduct genealogy research with the MyHeritage Library Edition database tool, join us for a free webinar presented by Allana Novotny from the Nebraska Library Commission. Date: Wedesday, February 12. Time: 10-11 am. Register here to receive a Zoom link...

11/04/2024

Many of you are starting to get reading for your summer programs already. For a bit of help with that, come to our workshop on December 13. Find more information at http://libraries.ne.gov/sels/2024/11/04/summer-reading-workshop-on-december-13/

06/03/2024

Designed expressly for library staff serving children and teens, the Joint Youth Services Retreat on August 29th and 30th is a time to spend a a bit of time connecting with and learning from fellow colleagues in a beautiful setting. You can register here, and below is further information about the s...

04/01/2024

Ferial will be our keynote speaker! She is incredibly dynamic and engaging.

Join us for the SELS Training Extravaganza at Seward Memorial Library! The 10:00 keynote is by the incredibly dynamic speaker Dr. Ferial Pearson. She will be adressing the topic of Building a Multicultural Library. Both library staff and board members are welcome. The cost is only $25, which include...

02/16/2024

https://omaha.com/news/local/business/wahoo-powers-a-win-win-win-with-new-solar-plant-that-has-a-library-twist/article_db684300-c9d2-11ee-b8bc-1f80f1196ba0.html

A new solar power farm in Wahoo will generate enough electricity for 350 homes, but that's not the only benefit. The land is in a trust that eventually will help