Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records: Continuing Education: Home

We're Hiring! The Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records (NSLAPR) division is looking for a Professional Development Consultant to join our team. This position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of continuing education programs for library staff statewide. Application deadline is September 18th.

What is Continuing Education? Continuing Education (CE), also called professional learning or professional development, refers to any kind of learning activity that encourages library professionals to expand their foundations of knowledge and stay up-to-date on new developments in their field.

Continuing Education helps all library professionals meet the ever-evolving needs of the communities they serve. Whether brand new to the profession, mid-career, senior management, support staff, trustee, or volunteer... there is always something new to learn in libraries!

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CE Calendar
A curated calendar of free online learning events for library professionals.
Partner Training
Apply to access paid training opportunities, free to eligible Nevada library staff.
Niche Academy
An online learning platform with interactive tutorials on a variety of library-related topics.
Statewide Database Support
Training is available for all Statewide Databases.
CE Grant Funding
Grant funding is available for virtual or in-person professional learning opportunities.
Nevada Department of Education Courses for School Librarians
There are six asynchronous professional learning courses for school librarians. Each provides 7.5 hours of continuing education. Access them through your district's Canvas account.
Summer Reading Program Training
Recordings of the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) Summer Symposium
ABLE Library Training
The Alternative Basic Library Education Program (ABLE), provides free self-paced basic library training. A project of the Idaho Commission for Libraries.

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Professional Book Collection
A collection of professional books on topics supporting all areas of librarianship, curated by the Nevada State Library. Available to borrow via Nevada Library Cooperative or Interlibrary Loan (ILL).

Upcoming Events

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Monthly Newsletter
Each month we will highlight upcoming webinars, share professional learning opportunities, and encourage collaboration and networking.
Collaboration Session
Join this monthly informal session to share what’s working, ask questions, and have collaborative conversations with librarians across the state.

Staff

Professional Development Consultant

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Administrative Assistant II

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NSLAPR supports libraries statewide through professional learning and resources. Programs are funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records.