Tammy Westergaard, introduced as a former state librarian, told the Churchill County Library Board of Trustees that state law requires trustees to complete an online trustee-training program to maintain eligibility for certain state funds.

"The statutes are very clear about what your roles and responsibilities are," Westergaard said, describing the training as module-based, asynchronous coursework that includes quizzes and a certificate of completion. She recommended trustees work through roughly one module per month and discuss learning objectives at meetings so the training ties directly to local library work.

The training covers trustees' duties, ethics, liability and advocacy, Westergaard said, and she urged trustees to use a printed handbook as a meeting reference. Director John Hong told the board he has emailed logins and will have binders available by Jan. 10 for trustees who prefer paper copies.

Board members asked about logistics and time commitment. Westergaard said each module'including scenario exercises and reflection components'would take about an hour to complete. The board discussed pairing asynchronous study with a short in-meeting discussion to reinforce practical application.

Why it matters: The board holds title to library property and oversees the director, duties that carry regulatory responsibilities under Nevada law. Completing the state training is also tied to eligibility for some state-administered grants and collection-development funding.

The board did not vote on any change to training requirements but agreed to proceed with the modules and to have staff provide printed binders and access instructions before the next meeting.