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   Austin, TX    Texas State Library and Archives Commission Opens New 20,000-Square-Foot Records Facility   

Woman cuts a blue ribbon as others look on.Austin, TX – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) celebrated the opening of its new 20,000-square-foot records storage facility at the State Records Center Annex at Promontory Point in Austin on August 6 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Commission Chair Dr.

   Austin, TX    Texas State Library and Archives Commission Announces New Commissioner David Iglesias   

Austin, TX – The Office of the Governor has announced a new appointment to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC), effective immediately. Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Commissioner David Iglesias, with a term to expire September 2021.

   Austin, TX    Texas State Library and Archives Commission Receives FINRA Investor Education Foundation Grant to Expand Personal Finance e-Book Collections to Aid Texans Following Severe Storms   

Austin, TX – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) today announced plans to provide access to personal finance e-books as part of its E-Read Texas program following receipt of a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.

The additional resources will help ensure that Texas residents have the information they need when making critical money decisions as they repair, rebuild and clean up following severe storms over the winter.

   Austin, TX    Texas Center for the Book Announces New Season of #TXBookChat Virtual Series   

Graphic with text of July 29 Texas Author Project Program and Winners: Learn about the program and honor the 2020 winners. Sept. 16 Letters About Literature Program and Winners: Hear winning letters from Texas 4th – 8th graders who wrote to a favorite author. Oct. 14 Texas Book Festival Preview: Staff present a behind-the-scenes preview of this year’s event, the 26th annual and first-ever hybrid festival!</body></html>

   Austin, TX    Texas State Library and Archives Commission Announces 2021 e-Records Conference and Call for Presentations   

Austin, TX – The annual e-Records conference organized by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) and co-sponsored with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) to promote electronic records management in Texas government will be held virtually the afternoon of Wednesday, November 17 and the morning of Thursday, November 18, 2021. This year’s theme is Accelerating Towards the Texas of Tomorrow.

   Austin, TX    Texas Historical Records Advisory Board Invites Nominations for 2021 Archival Awards   

Austin, TX – The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) invites nominations for its 2021 archival awards. THRAB gives annual awards in the categories of excellence, advocacy, and distinguished service. The Archival Award of Excellence honors archival institutions and individuals in Texas who have made significant achievements in preserving and improving access to historical records in any format.

   Austin, TX    Texas Center for the Book Seeking Nominations for $2,000 Literacy Award   

A graphic with books stacked on top in an arch with the text 2021 Texas Center for the Book Literacy Award

   Austin, TX    TSLAC Director and State Librarian Mark Smith to Retire   

Portrait of Mark Smith in front of the pink granite of the de Zavala building

Austin, TX - Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Director and State Librarian Mark Smith has announced his retirement effective September 1, 2021.

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