Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Agenda
August 4, 2023, 8:30 a.m.
In person:
Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, 1201 Brazos Street
Austin, Texas
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Meeting ID: 811 9523 9865
The August 4, 2023, meeting of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (Commission) will be held in person at the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building. This meeting will also be conducted by videoconference in accordance with section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code. One or more commissioners, including the presiding officer, will be 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. Members of the public may also access this meeting by Zoom or telephone using the information provided above. 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 Commission may deliberate and/or take action on any of the posted agenda items. Agenda item numbers are assigned for ease of reference only and do not necessarily reflect the order of their consideration by the Commission. The Commission may go into executive session on any agenda item listed below, as authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551
| OPENING ITEMS | |
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1. |
Welcome and introductions. |
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2. |
Roll call for members and establishment of a quorum. |
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3. |
Approval of minutes of June 2, 2023, Commission meeting. |
4. |
Public Comment. Members of the public should state their full name and organization affiliation, if any, before speaking. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per individual. |
5. |
Conflict of interest disclosures. |
| RULES – PROPOSALS | |
6. |
13 TAC Chapter 3, State Publications Depository Program
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| RULES – ADOPTIONS | |
7. |
13 TAC Chapter 9, Talking Book Program:
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| 8. |
13 TAC Chapter 3, State Publications Depository Program
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9. |
13 TAC Chapter 10, Archives and Historical Resources
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| RULE REVIEWS | |
| 10. |
Notice of Intent to Review Chapter 2, General Policies and Procedures, pursuant to Government Code, §2001.039, Agency Review of Existing Rules. |
11. |
Notice of Intent to Review Chapter 7, Local Records, pursuant to Government Code, §2001.039, Agency Review of Existing Rules. |
12. |
Adoption of Review of Chapter 1, Library Development, pursuant to Government Code, §2001.039, Agency Review of Existing Rules. |
| BRIEFINGS AND ACTION ITEMS | |
13. |
Mandatory school library collection development standards (House Bill 900, 88th R.S.) |
14. |
Acceptance of a gift of $500 or greater.
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15. |
FY 2024 TSLAC Contract Plan |
16. |
Review and approve the following contracts, contract renewals, and amendments: a) New contract for Interlibrary Loan Online System |
17. |
a) Texas Reads Grants |
| 18. |
Minimum Standards for Accreditation of Libraries in the State Library System (13 Tex. Admin. Code Ch. 1, Subchapter C). |
19. |
Audit Committee Update (briefing and possible action).
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| 20. | Approve new contract for Internal Auditing Services, FYs 24-29 |
21. |
Request for loan of the Travis Letter of February 24, 1836, by The Alamo Trust, Inc. |
| REPORTS | |
22. |
Report of the Director & Librarian: may include information or updates on agency programs (Talking Book, Library Resource Sharing, Library Development, Information Technology Services, State and Local Records Management, Archives & Information Services, Administrative Services, Communications Office, and Center for the Book) and an update on the agency's American Rescue Plan Act funded projects, donated funds related to the cell tower located at the State Records Center, the grant funds awarded through the Texas Broadband Development Office, Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center building repairs, and Cleveland-Partlow House. The report also includes activities of the Texas Libraries and Archives Foundation. |
| EXECUTIVE SESSION | |
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The Commission may go into Executive Session under one or more of the following provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551:
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| 24. |
Action items from Executive Session
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| CLOSING ITEMS | |
25. |
Financial Report. |
26. |
Future meeting dates. |
27. |
Adjournment. |
How to watch or listen to the meeting remotely:
Members of the public who wish to watch the commission 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: 811 9523 9865.
How to provide public comment:
Members of the public who wish to provide public comment to the commission 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 Sarah Swanson at sswanson@tsl.texas.gov by Wednesday, 8/2/23. Written comments received by email will be read aloud during the public comment portion of the meeting. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker.
*If you wish to provide comment remotely (by Zoom), you must contact Sarah Swanson (sswanson@tsl.texas.gov) no later than Wednesday, 8/2/23.
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 commission as far in advance as possible, but no less than two days in advance, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact Sarah Swanson by telephone at (512) 463-5460.