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.
David Ortlipp, Chairperson
Library Trustees
david@ortlipp.com
Term expires: 08/13/2023
Holly Esposito
School Libraries
hesposito@washoeschools.net
Term expires: 06/30/23
Karissa Loper
Dept. of Health & Human Services
kxloper@dwss.nv.gov
Jonathan Moore
Dept. of Education
jpmoore@doe.nv.gov
Vacant
Special Libraries
Maggie Farrell, Vice Chairperson
Academic Libraries
maggie.farrell@unlv.edu
Term expires: 06/30/23
Nancy Cummings-Schmidt
Private Literacy Organizations
nroot56@gmail.com
Term expires: 6/30/22
Kim Petersen
Dept. of Corrections
kpetersen@doc.nv.gov
Deanne Mattera
Labor Organizations
dmattera@ibew357.org
Term expires: March 31, 2025
Vacant
Persons with Disabilities
Joan Dalusung, Immediate Past Chairperson
Public Libraries
jdalusung@washoecounty.us
Term expires: 06/30/23
Ian Salzman
Classroom Reading Teacher
salzmim@nv.ccsd.net
Term expires: 10/31/22
Karsten Heise
Governor's Office of Economic Development
kheise@diversifynevada.com
Mike Strom, Secretary
Administrator, Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records
mstrom@admin.nv.gov
Bryan Allison
Private Sector Employers
ballison@gmail.com
Term expires: 06/30/24
Lisa Foley
Member of the Public
lisafoley@ymail.com
Term expires: 03/30/25
Felipe Ortiz
Dept. of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation
faortiz@detr.nv.gov
Designation pending
Department of Administration
The Governor believes that all citizens should have direct access to their government and have the right to help shape public policy. The Governor has the privilege and authority to confirm or appoint members to numerous boards and commissions. Most boards and commissions are created by federal law, state legislation, or executive order of the Governor. Each state board has a different role and membership requirements. The membership is outlined in the enabling document and is usually narrowly defined, often including requirements for political or geographic diversity.
For more information on the process, please visit the Boards and Commissions for the State of Nevada website.
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Telephone: (775) 684-3313
Telephone: (775) 684-3360
Information and Reference: (775) 684-3360
Government Publications: (775) 684-3372
Fax: (775) 684-3330
Ask a Librarian
Telephone: (775) 684-3367
Fax: (775) 684-3311
Telephone: (775) 684-3367
Fax: (775) 684-3355
Email:nvtalkingbooks@admin.nv.gov
Telephone: (775) 684-3310
Fax: 775) 684-3371
Ask An Archivist
Telephone: (775) 684-3411
Fax: (775) 684-3426
Ask State Records
Telephone: (775) 684-3414
Fax: (775) 684-3408
