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TRAVEL TO TRAINING FUNDING

  • This LSTA travel stipend is for public library staff and staff from other types of libraries providing service to the public to attend training events that are more than 50 miles from their library and in Nevada. 
  • The training must be appropriate to the participant's work assignment. Applications must be approved at least one week in advance of the event and payment will be on a reimbursement basis. Only one vehicle per library will be considered.
  • An informal evaluation (download word file) of the training event will be required, which will be distributed with the application form (download word file), application instructions (download .pdf file) and certification (download word file).
  • For further information, please contact Diane Hudson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 775-684-3322, fax 775-684-3344.

SUBSTITUTE PAY

  • For libraries without backup personnel, Substitute Pay at a maximum of $90 per day is available to cover staffing the Library to allow attendance at Training events.
  • The application form requires certification by the Director that attendance at the Training event would not be possible without the Substitute Pay proviso.

CE REGISTRATION FEES FUNDING

  • 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 in a pilot project to pay 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.  Only registration fees are applicable.  The application requires certification by the Library Director that funding is not available to fund registration fees for the Training event.
  • An informal evaluation (download word file) of the training event will be required, which will be distributed with the application form (download word file), application instructions (download word file) and certification (download word file).
  • For an application form or further information, please contact Diane Hudson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or 775-684-3322, fax 775-684-3344.

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.”
  • An informal evaluation (download word file) of the training event will be required, which will be distributed with the application form (download word file), application instructions (download word file) and certification (download word file).
  • For an application form or further information, please contact Diane Hudson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or 775-684-3322, fax 775-684-3344.

STATEWIDE FUNDING PROGRAMS

CONSULTING SERVICES

  • Children and Youth Services ( Summer Reading Program )
  • Communication and Networking
  • Internet Access
  • Library Services Planning
  • LSTA Program
  • Proposal Development
  • Advice and Technical Assistance to Libraries
  • Public Library Facilities Planning and Financing
  • Research and Dissemination of Information
  • Statewide Planning and Policy Development