High Noon – Nevada State Library and Archives: Collections and Services program (Virtual Zoom)

High Noon
October 15, 2026
Noon

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Title: Nevada State Library and Archives: Collections and Services

Speakers: Nevada State Librarian Mike Strom and State Archivist Cyndi Shein

Talk Summary: Nevada State Librarian Mike Strom and State Archivist Cyndi Shein will provide an overview of the Nevada State Library and Archives’ historical and contemporary collections. They will explain how to access rare historical materials in person and demonstrate how to navigate online resources. They will also touch on essential services, such as Talking Book Services and support for local libraries.

Speaker Bios:

Mike Strom has served as the Nevada State Librarian and Administrator of the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records Division (NSLAPR) beginning in 2021. He previously served as Virginia State Archivist, Director of Government Records Services, for the Library of Virginia; State Archivist of Wyoming; Senior Archivist at Texas Christian University; and Archivist at Yale University. Mr. Strom holds a Master of Library and Information Science degree from the University of Texas, Austin, a Master of Arts in History from Central Washington University, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Oregon. He is an alumnus of the Archives Leadership Institute and currently serves on its advisory board. From 2013 to 2016 Mr. Strom served in multiple leadership roles for the Council of State Archivists, including a term on the Board of Directors. Mr. Strom has over 20 years of experience in the field. He served in leadership roles on the state historical records advisory boards of Virginia and Wyoming. He currently serves as Secretary of the Nevada State Historical Records Advisory Board.

Cyndi Shein has served as Nevada State Archivist and Deputy Administrator of Archives & Records beginning in 2022. Ms. Shein previously served as Head of Special Collections & Archives Technical Services at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries (2014-2022), as an Archivist at the J. Paul Getty Trust Archives & Records (2008-2014), and as an Archival Assistant at the University of California Irvine Special Collections and Archives (2007-2008). She also cataloged government documents for the University of California, Santa Barbara (2005-2007) and served as Library Assistant at Laguna Blanca K-12 School Library (1998-2005). She is an alumna of the Archives Leadership Institute and has served in multiple regional and national leadership positions. She has written and administered multiple federal grant awards and served on federal award review panels. Ms. Shein holds a Master of Library and Information Science from San José State University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Westmont College. She has served as Coordinator/Chair of the Nevada State Historical Records Advisory Board since 2022.

Nevada State Library and Archives (NSLA)

The Nevada State Archives component preserves the documentation of Nevada’s history, with records dating back to 1851. It holds over 17,000 cubic feet of state and territorial government records and more than 100,000 images of people and places. These materials include photographs, maps, memoirs, letters, diaries, and digital records, serving as the state’s institutional memory.

NSLAPR’s mission is to identify, preserve, and make Nevada’s heritage documentary accessible, ensuring transparency, accountability, and public understanding of Nevada’s history and governance. Today, the agency continues to expand its role in supporting public libraries, preserving state records, and providing access to historical resources for citizens, researchers, and institutions across Nevada.