Public Library Services and Resources

The Tennessee State Library and Archives sponsors a three-year Public Library Management Institute for the directors of small and medium-sized public libraries or library branches who do not have MLS degrees and who manage libraries that are part of the Tennessee Regional Library System. The Institute focuses on management, leadership, and partnership skills and is intended to be an extension of the comprehensive training program provided by the Tennessee Regional Library System and appropriate training offered by private and government organizations. Graduates receive Public Library Management Certification as provided by the Secretary of State’s office.

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Tennessee Regional Library System.

READS offers over 100,000 digital ebooks, audiobooks, and videos to patrons of public libraries that belong to the Tennessee Regional Library System.

Tennessee Public Library statistics are collected annually by the Planning and Development Section of the Tennessee State Library and Archives.

The TN-Library ListServ provides an open forum for discussion of any library related topic. This page provides information on subscribing to the listserv. This list is moderated by the Tennessee State Library and Archives by the Planning and Development Section.

This page is designed to be a resource for the librarians and library trustees of the Stones River Region. We hope this information will familiarize visitors with the services and programs of the Tennessee Regional Library System.