Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Agenda
August 02, 2024, 9:00 a.m. or upon adjournment of the Audit Committee Meeting
In person:
Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building
1201 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701
By video:
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The August 02, 2024, 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. |
Special staff recognitions for years of service and retirement. |
| 4. |
Excuse absence(s) of one or more commission members under Government Code, §441.001(i)(5), if necessary. |
5. |
Approval of minutes of June 07, 2024, Commission meeting. |
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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 | |
7. |
Acceptance of a gift of $500 or greater.
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| 8. |
FY 2025 TSLAC Contract Plan. |
| 9. |
Review and approve the following contracts, contract renewals, and amendments: a) Courier Service for Statewide Interlibrary Loan Program (new contract) |
10. |
Approval of the agency’s 2026-2027 Legislative Appropriations Request. |
11. |
Audit Committee Update (briefing and possible action):
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| 12. |
Libraries and Talking Book Committee Update (briefing and possible action):
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13. |
Approval of annual FY 2025 competitive grant awards:
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14. |
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 - ADOPTIONS | |
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13 TAC Chapter 1, Library Development, Subchapter C, Minimum Standards for Accreditation of Libraries in the State Library System
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13 TAC Chapter 2, General Policies and Procedures
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13 TAC Chapter 10, Archives and Historical Resources
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| REPORTS | |
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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, progress on construction of the new archival and records storage facility, FY25 contract plan, and activities of the Texas Libraries and Archives Foundation. |
| 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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Action items from Executive Session. |
| CLOSING ITEMS | |
21. |
Financial Report. |
22. |
Future Meeting Dates. |
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Adjournment. |
How to 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, Webinar ID: 871 1616 3682.
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 Cyan Green at cgreen@tsl.texas.gov by 4:00 p.m. (CST) on Wednesday, 07/31/24. 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 Wednesday, 07/31/24 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 +1 512 463 5460.