Many Central Texas communities have witnessed devastating flooding, damage, and loss of life. While last week’s post focused on immediate resources of interest to affected libraries, this post seeks to highlight resources that libraries in affected communities may want to share with their patrons. Emotional Support Saving Family Treasures General Resources
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission, in partnership with the Translational Health Research Center (THRC) at Texas State University, invites the library community to join us on May 15 for a webinar that will share results from a pilot project that positioned librarians in two rural Texas communities to lead their communities in resiliency…
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission invites the library community to join us next week for a webinar that focuses on Western Reader’s Advisory. Webinar Title: No Country for Old Westerns: Rethinking Western Reader’s Advisory When: Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 AM CT CE Credit: 1 TSLAC CE hour (CPE eligible…
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has announced that it is accepting applications for its state fiscal year 2025 Texas Reads competitive grant program. The Texas Reads grant funds public library programs that promote reading and literacy within local communities. Programs may include—but are not limited to—book talks; English literacy classes; author visits;…