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Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Libraries and Talking Book Committee
Agenda

July 11, 2024, 10:00 a.m.

In person:
Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building 
1201 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701

By video:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81222864791

By telephone (listen only):
+1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 812 2286 4791


The July 11, 2024, 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 Committee may deliberate and/or take action on any of the posted agenda items. The 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 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.


  OPENING ITEMS

 1.

 Welcome and introductions.

2.

 Roll call for members and establishment of a quorum.

3.

 Approval of minutes of the March 10, 2023, meeting.  

4.

 Public Comment. Members of the public should state their full name and organization affiliation, if any, before speaking.
  BRIEFING AND ACTION ITEMS

5.

 Update on initiatives from the Library Development and Networking Division, including: 

  1. Revisions to public library accreditation standards (13 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 1, Library Development, Subchapter C, Minimum Standards for Accreditation of Libraries in the State Library System)
  2. LDN programs and services 

6.

 Update on the Talking Book Program, including:

  1. Programs and divisional activities
  2. Update on iPad Project

7.
 
 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, Webinar ID: 812 2286 4791.

How to provide public comment:
Members of the public who wish to provide public comment to the committee 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 Cyan Green at cgreen@tsl.texas.gov by 4:00 p.m. (CST) on Tuesday, 7/9/24. 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.

*If you wish to provide comment remotely (by Zoom), you must contact Cyan Green (cgreen@tsl.texas.gov) no later than Tuesday, 7/9/24 by 4:00 p.m. (CST). 

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.



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