Contact Us
Please note, TSLAC public service areas will be closed on Mondays, effective July 1, 2024. Public service hours on site in the Archives and Reference reading rooms in Austin are 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month.
• Advance appointments for use of archival materials in the Archives are encouraged. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space and materials are available.
• Library materials and public computers with internet access are available in the Reference reading room. Appointments are not necessary.
• Lobby and business hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday in Austin.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission - Austin
Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building
Physical address: 1201 Brazos St., Austin, TX 78701 - Maps and Directions
Mailing address: P.O. Box 12927, Austin, TX 78711-2927
phone: (512) 463-5437
e-mail: info@tsl.texas.gov
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- To reach the Talking Book Program: 512-463-5458 or e-mail tbp.services@tsl.texas.gov
- To reach the Reference, Archives and Library Staff: (512) 463-5455 or e-mail ref@tsl.texas.gov
- To reach the Records Management Staff: (512) 463-5455 or e-mail slrminfo@tsl.texas.gov
- To reach the Executive Office: (512) 463-5460 or e-mail info@tsl.texas.gov
- Read THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT with Gloria Meraz
Ask a Question - Archives and Reference - Information Services
Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building - Archives and Information Services
Physical address: 1201 Brazos St., Austin, TX 78701 - Maps and Directions
Mailing address: P.O. Box 12927, Austin, TX 78711-2927
phone: (512) 463-5455
e-mail: ref@tsl.texas.gov
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month
- Archives and Reference page
- Ask a Question F.A.Q.s
- Archives and Reference - Information Services Staff Directory
- Read the TSLAC Conservation blog
- Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center
Talking Book Program
Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building
Physical address: 1201 Brazos St., Austin, TX 78701 - Maps and Directions
Talking Book Circulation warehouse address: 4400 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX 78756 - Maps and Directions - Circulation warehouse does not accept deliveries from the public…
(a.) If you need to return equipment or books, please contact, 1-800-252-9605 for instructions.
(b.) For equipment or book returns, please contact, 1-800-252-9605 for instructions.
phone: 1-800-252-9605 toll-free in Texas, or 512-463-5458 in Austin
e-mail: tbp.services@tsl.texas.gov
Hours: Mon. - Fri, 8 a.m. to Noon, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Texas Talking Book Program page
- Read the Texas Talking Book Program blog
Library Development and Networking
Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building
Physical address: 1201 Brazos St., Austin, TX 78701 - Maps and Directions
phone: 1-800-252-9386 toll-free in Texas, or 512-463-5465 in Austin
e-mail: ld@tsl.texas.gov
Hours: Mon. - Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Library Development and Networking page
- Library Development and Networking Staff Directory
- Read the Library Developments blog
Records Management for Governments
Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building
Physical address: 1201 Brazos St., Austin, TX 78701 - Maps and Directions
Records Center warehouse address: 4400 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX 78756 - Maps and Directions
phone: 512-463-7610
e-mail: slrminfo@tsl.texas.gov
Hours: Mon. - Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- State and Local Records Management page
- State and Local Records Management Staff Directory / Find Your Analyst
- Read the Records Management blog
Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center - Liberty
Liberty, Texas - Archives and Information Services
Physical address: 650 FM 1011, Liberty, TX 77575 - Maps and Directions
Mailing address: P.O. Box 310, Liberty, TX 77575
phone: 936-336-8821
e-mail: SamHoustonCenter@tsl.texas.gov
Hours: Open Tue. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Temporarily Closed on Saturdays.