We want to extend our warmest wishes to you all this holiday season. Thank you for all that you do for your libraries and communities! Just as a reminder, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission will be CLOSED Friday, Dec. 23, Monday Dec. 26, as well as Friday, Dec. 30. Looking forward to a…
Tocker Foundation TLA Annual Conference Travel Stipend The Tocker Foundation is pleased to provide travel stipends for staff at rural libraries to attend the Texas Library Association annual conference. Attendees will enjoy opportunities to learn from experts in the field, find new vendors in the exhibit hall, network with their peers, hear from authors as…
Sharing on behalf of the University of Texas iSchool. Please contact David Lankes by October 14 at rdlankes@utexas.edu to request to work with one of the Bowden Capstone Scholars or for more information. Library students in the University of Texas at Austin library program are required to complete a Capstone project. These projects are 125…
Weekly listing sourced primarily from Wyoming State Library Training Calendar with free training online, and free Texas workshops, updated as new events are added. See what’s happening on the CE calendar. Confirm the date and time when you register, or follow links for archive information. Events listed in Central Time. Tuesday, July 5 (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.)First Tuesdays: Introducing the…
By State Librarian Gloria Meraz, reposted from the TSLAC Director’s blog As I type these words, I understand that the staff of the El Progreso Memorial Library in Uvalde are holding their regularly scheduled storytime. A safe space for children and families. That shouldn’t be difficult. Though today it seems remote, it is needed more…
Find a site near you and register now for the Texas Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) workshop, Emergency Response and Salvage. Cultural Heritage Preservation Consultant Rebecca Elder presents at multiple locations an all-day, hands-on workshop on recovering collections from disasters. Registrants will be asked to view recordings from previous webinars on emergency planning before attending…
Posting on behalf of Library Development Program Coordinator Erica McCormick. Every five years the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) conducts an evaluation of its implementation of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States program in fulfillment of the requirements of the Museums and Libraries Act as implemented by the U.S.…
Are you new to the wonderful world of cataloging? Maybe you haven’t thought about cataloging since library school and your new job requires a memory jog? We have compiled a list of cataloging resources and training opportunities to build your skills. WebJunction WebJunction training is free for Texas library staff. To access WebJunction courses, visit…
Weekly listing sourced primarily from Wyoming State Library Training Calendar with free training online, and free Texas workshops, updated as new events are added. See what’s happening on the CE calendar. Confirm the date and time when you register, or follow links for archive information. Events listed in Central Time. Tuesday, Jan. 4 (3:30-4:30 p.m.)Social Media 102 (Firespring) So you’ve finally…
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. Through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), THRAB has partnered with the American Association of State and Local…