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Continuing Education

  • Continuing Education Workshops
    Continuing Education Workshops sponsored with LSTA funds are arranged through Library Planning and Development. Please contact Karen Starr at 775-684-3324 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   if you have questions or suggestions.
  • Nevada Library Institute
    The Nevada Library Institute exists to provide opportunities for learning, mentoring and developing skills to promote the personal and professional growth of the Nevada library community.  The Institute is a tool for nurturing both degreed and non-degreed individuals in the library community.
  • Records Management Training Classes
    For further information about the Records Management Training Classes through the Nevada State Library & Archives Records Center contact Teri J. Mark,  State Records Manager, at 775-684-3323 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Rural Libraries Workshops
    Workshops are held for the rural public library staff which are pertinent to their needs. These are in addition to those presented for the entire range of library educational needs. Please contact Karen Starr at 775-684-3324 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   if you have questions or suggestions.
  • Summer Reading Program Workshop
    Materials and training are provided to support a Statewide Summer Reading Program.  The program is a cooperative effort among Nevada's public libraries and the Nevada State Library and Archives.  Please contact Karen Starr at 775-684-3324 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   if you have questions or suggestions.
  • Trustee Training
    A  trustee training programs are sponsored by the State Library in cooperation with the Nevada Libraries Continuing Education Committee. Workshops provide basic training on roles and responsibilities of trustees including legal authority, fiscal responsibility, personnel, policies and procedures, strategic planning and library advocacy. Training on these topics is offered to all trustees in Nevada at selected locations determined by demand.  Please contact Karen Starr at 775-684-3324 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  if you have questions or suggestions.

Training Programs & Planning

  • Certification Program
    This program is targeted to employees of Nevada public libraries serving a population under 50,000 and public libraries which do not have a person with the MLS performing duties as administrator, reference, and children's librarian. It applies only to public libraries in Nevada. It is not applicable to people who hold a master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited institution.
  • Nevada State Continuing Education Plan
    Nevada libraries are committed to addressing the need for continuous library education through planned, coordinated and varied statewide continuing education programs.   Please contact Karen Starr at 775-684-3324 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   if you have questions or suggestions.
Funding
  • Travel To Training
    This LSTA travel stipend (transportation, meals and lodging) is for public library staff, trustees, and staff from libraries providing service to the public to attend training events that are more than 50 miles from their library.  Please contact Karen Starr at 775-684-3324 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   if you have questions or suggestions.
  • Rural Libraries Workshops
    Workshops are held for the rural public library staff which are pertinent to their needs. These are in addition to those presented for the entire range of library educational needs. Transportation, meals and lodging will be funded for those events classified as “rural training.”
  • CE Registration Fee Program
    Continuing education events in Nevada often require registration fees.  To provide library staff and trustees equal opportunities for educational opportunities, LSTA funds will be utilized for registration fees.  The registration fee must be used for physical attendance at trainings within the state of Nevada or for online trainings.  It is intended for continuing education and may not be used for academic credit courses or association conferences.  Please contact Karen Starr at 775-684-3324 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   if you have questions or suggestions.

Nevada Library Association (NLA) Opportunities

Other Continuing Education Opportunities

E-Training: Online Workshops, Tutorials, and Graduate Courses

Distance MLS degree programs