Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Libraries and Talking Book Committee
Agenda
October 18, 2022, 3:00 p.m.
Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building
1201 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701
Videoconference Meeting
Registration URL:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82797467684
LISTEN ONLY number: 1-346-248-7799
Meeting ID: 827 9746 7684
The October 18, 2022, meeting of the Libraries and Talking Book Committee (Committee) of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) will be held by videoconference as authorized by Texas Government Code, §551.127. TSLAC intends to have the presiding officer physically present at the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building. This location will be open to the public during the open portions of the meeting. Important information about this meeting, including how to participate remotely, listen by phone, provide public comment, or request special accommodations is available at the end of the agenda.
The Libraries and Talking Book Committee may deliberate and/or take action on any of the following agenda items. The Libraries and Talking Book Committee may go into executive session on any agenda item listed below, as authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. A quorum of the full Texas State Library and Archives Commission may attend the Libraries and Talking Book Committee meeting for information-gathering and discussion. However, Commission members who are not Committee members will not vote on any Committee agenda items, nor will any Commission action be taken.
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Welcome and introductions. |
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Roll call for members and establishment of a quorum. |
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Public Comment. Members of the public should state their full name and organization affiliation, if any, before speaking. |
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Approval of minutes of Libraries and Talking Book Committee meeting of July 14, 2022. |
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Update on targeted review of School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas. |
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Discussion of process to review and update public library accreditation criteria, 13 TAC Chapter 1, Subchapter C, Minimum Standards for Accreditation of Libraries in the State Library System. |
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Update on activities of the Library Development and Networking Division. |
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Update on the Talking Book Program. |
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Adjournment. |
How to watch or listen to the meeting remotely:
Members of the public who wish to watch the Committee meeting remotely should register for the meeting using the Zoom link above. Members of the public who wish to listen to the meeting by telephone should dial 1 346 248 7799. Meeting ID: 827 9746 768
How to provide public comment:
Members of the public who wish to provide public comment to the Committee, either on a posted agenda item or during the public comment portion of the meeting, may attend the meeting in person at the address above, register for the meeting using the Zoom link provided above and provide comments via Zoom*, or submit public comment by email to Bettina Williams at bwilliams@tsl.texas.gov. Written comments received by email will be read aloud during the public comment portion of the meeting. Public comments will be limited to 5 minutes.
*If you wish to provide comment remotely (by Zoom), you must contact Bettina Williams at bwilliams@tsl.texas.gov no later than Thursday, 10/13/22.
How to ask for an accommodation:
Any individual with a disability who plans to attend this meeting and requires auxiliary aids or services should notify the Committee as far in advance as possible, but no less than two days in advance, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact Bettina Williams by telephone at (512) 463-5460.