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   Austin, TX    Texas Historical Records Advisory Board Offers Free Online Training Opportunity in Archives   

Austin, TX – The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) is pleased to offer an educational opportunity free of charge to individuals working with historical collections and who lack a background or formal training in archives. THRAB has partnered with the American Association of State and Local History (AASLH) to reserve a select number of spots in their upcoming beginner’s course, Basics of Archives.

   Austin, TX    Texas State Library and Archives Commission Awards More Than $1.06 Million in CARES Act Grants to 38 Texas Libraries   

Austin, TX – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is awarding 38 grants to libraries throughout the state to support local efforts to respond to COVID-19 and increase digital inclusion throughout communities. This first cycle of the TSLAC CARES Grant Program provides emergency funding totaling $1,063,469 and comes from the federal appropriation made to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

   Austin, TX    THRAB Seeks Nominations for Archival Awards   

National Archives - National Historical Publications & Records CommissionCircular THRAB logo with a star in the center surrounded by smaller starsAustin, TX – The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) is pleased t

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

   Austin, TX    Texas Digital Archive Makes More Than Five Million Records Accessible Online   

Texas Digital Archive graphic Austin, TX – Part of the mission of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is to “provide Texans access to the information they need to be informed, productive citizens by preserving the archival record of Texas.” In order to fulfill this mandate, TSLAC developed

   Austin, TX    TexShare Portal Implements Common Password to Simplify Access for Libraries During COVID-19   

To simplify access to TexShare electronic resources during COVID-19 closures, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has made some changes to the TexShare Databases portal at TexShare.net.

   Austin, TX    Texas Libraries Launch Local Author Contest   

Texas Author Project seeks judges as it creates opportunities for indie-published authors

   Austin    TSLAC Plan for Services During COVID-19 Health Situation   

Public Services are closed due to public health concerns. Click here for info accessing our services and resources online and by phone.

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