The Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records (NSLAPR) is the official State Library and State Archives for Nevada located in Carson City, Nevada. It is also combined with the Records Services department which manages public records in the State of Nevada for state agencies and local governments.[1] The library manages many programs for public libraries including public library certification and standards, LSTA grants, bookmobile funding and training for library trustees.[2] They oversee Nevada Talking Book Services for print-disabled users, Nevada Center for the Book, and the Nevada State Data Center to help localities work with census data.[3]
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1863 |
| Jurisdiction | State of Nevada |
| Headquarters |
39°09′51″N 119°45′53″W / 39.16406640°N 119.76477110°W |
| Agency executives |
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| Parent agency | Nevada Department of Administration |
| Website | nsla |
History
editInitially, the state library was a collection of reference works for the use of state government officers, with the Secretary of State designated the ex officio state librarian.[4] The responsibility of this position went back and forth between the Secretary of State and the Lieutenant Governor, until 1915, when the State Library Commission was created and the state librarian became an administrator supervised by them.[4]
The Nevada State Library, Archives & Public Records has a history and timeline of historical highlights available on their website, along with lists of all State Librarians and Archivists (1860-present).[5]
References
edit- ^ "Nevada State Library, Archives & Public Records: About Page". Nevada State Library, Archives & Public Records. 2023-06-12. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ^ "Public Library Toolbox: Public Library Toolbox Home". LibGuides at Nevada State Library and Archives. 2018-09-02. Retrieved 2020-12-07.
- ^ "Nevada State Data Center (SDC): State Data Center Home". LibGuides at Nevada State Library and Archives. 2018-09-01. Retrieved 2020-12-07.
- ^ a b Hulse, James (2003). Oases of culture : a history of public and academic libraries in Nevada. Reno, NV: University of Nevada Press. ISBN 9780874175448. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ NSLAPR History & Timeline. https://nsla.nv.gov/about/nslapr-history. Retrieved 2023-07-19.