This document summarizes a presentation by the State Advisory Council on Libraries (SACL) about how libraries in Nebraska are handling "the new normal" brought about by tough economic times. It discusses results from SACL surveys in 2010 and 2011 that found many libraries had to reduce services, materials budgets, and hours in response to lower budgets. However, it notes that Nebraska has fared better than many other states. The presentation discusses strategies discussed by SACL for guiding libraries through these challenges, such as focusing on essential services, increased technology use, collaboration, and advocacy. It provides several resources for further reading on this topic.