The Public Library Association (PLA), in partnership with AT&T, has announced a new grant opportunity to support public libraries in providing digital literacy workshops. The application window is now open, and a webinar will be held on May 19 to provide more information to interested libraries. If you cannot attend the live webinar, you’ll be…
The window to apply for the TSLAC JCLC Scholarship Program is closing soon! The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is planning to fund up to 15 time-sensitive scholarships of up to $3,500 to paid public library staff at accredited libraries to attend the Joint Conference of Libraries of Color (JCLC) in St. Pete…
The deadline to apply for the TSLAC JCLC Scholarship Program is approaching soon but there is still time to apply! Completed applications and all required documents must be submitted in GMS by 11:59 p.m. Central Time, Sunday, May 22, 2022. As a pilot project, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) will fund up…
TSLAC JCLC Scholarship Program is OPEN and accepting applications. As a pilot project, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) intends to fund up to 15 scholarships of up to $3,500 to paid library staff of accredited libraries to attend the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC) in St. Pete Beach, Florida scheduled for October 5-9, 2022.…
The Highlights: A third Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Window opens April 28 and closes May 13. ECF will only pay accredited public libraries for Internet/Connected Devices to support library patrons with unmet need. 18 month service period from July 1, 2022, through December 31, 2023, BUT only can seek at most 12 months of funding. Prohibition…
The deadline to apply for the TSLAC CAP Grant Program is approaching soon! Completed applications and all required documents must be submitted in GMS by 11:59 p.m. Central Time, Friday, April 1, 2022. If you are unable to submit your application and/or required documentation via GMS, you may submit documents via mail, e-mail, or fax.…
As you may have recently read in State Librarian Gloria Meraz’s recent Director’s Report blog post, TSLAC has begun work on a number of historic initiatives to meet the digital equity needs of Texans. One that requires your assistance most importantly is a study to better understand digital literacy in Texas public libraries entitled Texas…
This past fall, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) opened applications for participating in its Family Place Libraries™ Project. TSLAC initiated this project in 2015 to help public libraries address early learning with a goal of ensuring that all children enter school ready and able to learn. The TSLAC Family Place Libraries™ Project…
This past fall, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) was excited to launch a pilot scholarship program and new opportunity for bilingual public library staff to virtually attend the REFORMA National Conference (RNC VII). The REFORMA National Conference is the premier training and networking event for anyone interested in library services to Latinos…
All Texas libraries are invited to apply for the Lone Star Día Grant program. The Lone Star Día Grant is designed to support libraries and literacy nonprofits serving children in need, providing $200 in book credits to allow them to purchase diverse titles to augment their own Lone Star Día programs. “We are so…