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As the new year has sprung right into action, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is here to give you a boost by connecting you to our youth services. Here are the tools that can help you stay one step ahead! Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) Newsletter In this monthly newsletter, CSLP offers…
Please join Entrepreneurship & Libraries Conference (ELC) via Zoom on Feb. 16, 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Eastern (2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Central) for a free workshop on how libraries can make effective pitches to engage with local entrepreneurs, job hunters, nonprofits, and economic development initiatives. Would your library benefit from some tips for…
From the US Census website: Most people know that the U.S. Census Bureau measures the nation’s population once every 10 years. But fewer know that every five years, it conducts another important survey that measures the nation’s businesses to give us a comprehensive measure of U.S. economic activity across more than 21,000 geographic areas. The…
Mother Nature clearly has no regard for deadlines! Inclement weather in much of Texas has resulted in unforeseen library closures making it extremely difficult to get grant applications for Special Projects, ILS Cooperative, and TexTreasures programs submitted by the January 31, 2023 deadline. Due to these circumstances, TSLAC will be extending the deadline for these…
Designing your Summer programming to meet the unique and changing needs of your community can be a difficult feat, but the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) and the Partners Library Action Network (PLAN) are here to lend a hand. Join us online for this FREE two-day mini conference where libraries from around our…
Calling all libraries in the following regions! If you… Register below to the event for your region and learn about: Southeast Region: North Central Region: Alamo Region: We’re looking forward to seeing you at the event!
The Texas Center for the Book (TCFB) invites libraries and readers statewide to join in its 2023 reading campaign. Read Across Texas: Empathy kicks off in March, with libraries signing up to facilitate reading and discussion opportunities exploring what “empathy” could mean within their communities. Read Across Texas: Empathy will offer libraries a broad canvas for convening individuals…
Usher in 2023 with an update from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by joining us in a webinar on January 26. Please share with any interested Texas library staff, board members, and volunteers. Webinar Title: TSLAC Update When: Thursday, January 26, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 PM CT CE Credit: 1 TSLAC CE…
The FY24 Texas Reads Competitive Grant Program will open for application on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Grant guidelines for the program, as well as specific information about the application process, past recipients, and additional resources are on the TSLAC Grants and Funding page. Applications will be due Friday, March 3, 2023. Accredited Texas public and…
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…