On the last Thursday of most months, the Innovation and Technology Round Table (ITRT) of the Texas Library Association (TLA) hosts a series of FREE half-hour Zoom “Tech Chats” featuring the innovative, award-winning work of Texas libraries and some quick overviews of the latest emerging technologies through a library lens.

All Texas library staff are welcome to attend any of the 30-minute Zoom chats. Register here.

Here’s what the ITRT Tech Chat schedule looks like so far for 2025

• Jan 30 | 12-12:30
  Guest speaker: Fort Worth Public Library
  Topic: CAD bridge-building contest for teens
  
• Feb 27 | 12-12:30
  Guest speaker: Pflugerville Public Library
  Topic: Online platform for industry jobs and skills training
  
• Apr 24 | 12-12:30
  Guest speaker: Southwest Research Institute
  Topic: Research library data visualization
  
• May 29 | 12-12:30
  Guest speaker: Grapevine Public Library
  Topic: Public library innovation incubator
  (esports academy, online craft video platform, musical instrument lending, etc.)

To attend:

Please REGISTER to receive the Zoom link to attend.