The State Council on Libraries and Literacy advises and assists the State Library, Archives and Public Records with its statewide library and literacy responsibilities. Membership, as outlined by NRS 380A.041, consists of citizens appointed by the Governor to reflect the diversity of the State as well as ex-officio representatives of state government agencies that share in the advancement of library and literacy goals.
Joan Dalusung, Chairperson
Public Libraries
jdalusung@washoecounty.us
Term expires: 06/30/23
Holly Esposito
School Libraries
hesposito@washoeschools.net
Term expires: 06/30/23
Margot Chappel
Dept. of Health & Human Services
margotchappel@health.nv.gov
Felipe Ortiz
Dept. of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation
faortiz@detr.nv.gov
Vacant
Special Libraries
David Ortlipp, Vice Chairperson
Library Trustees
david@ortlipp.com
Term expires: 08/13/2023
Nancy Cummings-Schmidt, Immediate Past Chairperson
Private Literacy Organizations
nroot56@gmail.com
Term expires: 6/30/22
Kim Petersen
Dept. of Corrections
kpetersen@doc.nv.gov
Designation pending
Department of Administration
Mike Strom, Secretary
Administrator, Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records
mstrom@admin.nv.gov
Ian Salzman
Classroom Reading Teacher
salzmim@nv.ccsd.net
Term expires: 10/31/22
Maggie Farrell
Academic Libraries
maggie.farrell@unlv.edu
Term expires: 06/30/23
Karsten Heise
Governor's Office of Economic Development
kheise@diversifynevada.com
Vacant
Persons with Disabilities
Bryan Allison
Private Sector Employers
ballison@gmail
renewal pending
Lisa Foley
Member of the Public
lisafoley@ymail.com
Term expires: 03/30/22
Randi Hunewill
Dept. of Education
rhunewill@doe.nv.gov
Vacant
Labor Organizations
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For more information on the process, please visit the Boards and Commissions for the State of Nevada website.
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Ask a Librarian
Telephone: (775) 684-3367
Fax: (775) 684-3311
Telephone: (775) 684-3367
Fax: (775) 684-3355
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Telephone: (775) 684-3310
Fax: 775) 684-3371
Ask An Archivist
Telephone: (775) 684-3411
Fax: (775) 684-3426
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Telephone: (775) 684-3414
Fax: (775) 684-3408
Telephone (Carson City): (775) 684-1860
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