Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Agenda
June 7, 2024, 8:30 a.m.
In person:
Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library
100 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Brenham, TX 77833
By telephone (listen only):
+1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 830 5108 2259
The June 7, 2024, meeting of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (Commission) will be held in person at the Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library in Brenham, Texas. 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 telephone (listen-only) using the information provided above. Important information about this meeting, including how to 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 April 12, 2024, 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. |
| BRIEFINGS AND ACTION ITEMS | |
5. |
Approval of annual FY 2025 competitive grant awards: a) Special Projects Grants b) TexTreasures Grants c) Library Capacity Grants |
6. |
Review of the agency’s draft of the 2026-2027 Legislative Appropriations Request. |
| 7. |
Update on construction of new archival and records storage facility. |
| 8. |
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. |
9. |
Discussion of Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center, including priorities, potential partnerships, and historic buildings. |
10. |
Status update on Cleveland-Partlow House in Liberty, including discussion of potential partnership with Atascosito Historical Society in management and rehabilitation of the house. |
| RULES - PROPOSALS | |
11. |
13 TAC Chapter 1, Library Development, Subchapter C, Minimum Standards for Accreditation of Libraries in the State Library System
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| RULE REVIEWS | |
| 12. |
Adoption of Review of 13 TAC Chapter 4, School Library Programs, pursuant to Government Code, §2001.039, Agency Review of Existing Rules |
13. |
Adoption of Review of 13 TAC Chapter 8, TexShare Library Consortium, pursuant to Government Code, §2001.039, Agency Review of Existing Rules. |
| REPORTS | |
14. |
Report of the Director and 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 and Information Services, Administrative Services, Communications Office, and Center for the Book), and the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center building repairs, budget report, and future planning activities. The report also includes an update on replevin activities, the work on accreditation criteria for public libraries, pending rule actions, FY24 contract plan, and activities of the Texas Libraries and Archives Foundation. |
15. |
Tour of the Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library, 11:30 a.m. or sooner. |
| EXECUTIVE SESSION | |
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The Commission may go into Executive Session under the following provision of the Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551:
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17. |
Action items from Executive Session. |
| CLOSING ITEMS | |
18. |
Financial Report. |
19. |
Adjournment. |
How to listen to the meeting remotely:
Members of the public who wish to listen to the meeting by telephone should dial +1 346 248 7799, Webinar ID: 830 5108 2259.
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 or submit public comment by email to Cyan Green at cgreen@tsl.texas.gov by 4:00 p.m. (CST) on Wednesday, 06/05/24. 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.
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 Cyan Green by telephone at (512) 463-5460.