Lately, digital literacy has become a trending topic of discussion. Digital literacy can have a lot of different meanings, but the most common definition is “the ability to use digital devices, like smartphones and computers, to evaluate, and communicate information.” It’s a combination of technical and cognitive skills that allow people to use information and…
The Broadband Development Office (BDO) established the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) to provide additional resources to communities that need help with broadband planning. The program aids local governments and communities by providing assistance to identify local broadband development opportunities and prepare for forthcoming state and federal funds. Greg Conte, director of the Texas Broadband Development…
I hope you all were able to rest over your holiday season. May 2025 be kind to us all. This update has a lot of great information! Upcoming Opportunities Take Your Child to the Library Day in February By registering your library to celebrate TYCLD, you can use the beautiful graphics by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace,…
Nacogdoches is known as “the oldest town in Texas.” From the Caddo Indians who inhabited the area before the Spanish arrived, to the firing of the opening salvos of the Texas Revolution in 1832, Nacogdoches has a deep and storied history. But as much pride the town has in its past, one librarian is focused…
The E-rate Application Window for 2025 closes on March 26 (with the first form due mid-February), so act now! If you’re from an accredited public library and want to apply for this funding, TSLAC offers free E-rate consultants as part of its Libraries Connecting Texas (LCT) program. Please contact Henry Stokes at LDO@tsl.texas.gov as soon as…
Texas libraries are stepping up to meet an essential community need: access to healthcare. Thanks to innovative partnerships and funding, telehealth pods are now offering rural residents a lifeline to critical medical services. This groundbreaking project highlights how libraries continue to evolve as pillars of their communities, offering resources far beyond books. The Power of…
Upcoming Opportunities These opportunities are available for free unless otherwise noted. Descriptions are provided by host organizations. Awards, Scholarships, Stipends, and Grants Now Open The Texas Library Association (TLA) offers awards and scholarships honoring excellence in, and contributions to, the library profession. In addition, TLA offers stipends to help defray the costs of attending Annual…
This past Summer, researchers at Texas A&M University, along with non-profit Community Action Inc. of Central Texas (CAI), published an article on adult literacy in Texas. This study examined how Texas adult education and literacy (AEL) programs integrate technology, highlighting both successes and challenges. It used interviews with program directors to identify factors that enhance…
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has a stated mission to support and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. In 2024, they awarded El Paso area Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, Department of Tribal Empowerment (DTE) Library Center a Native American Library Services Grant. Ysleta del Sur…
Upcoming Opportunities These opportunities are available for free unless otherwise noted. Descriptions are provided by host organizations. Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) Newsletter The most recent edition features information about a survey requesting input for the 2028 slogan and 2029 theme. Read the CSLP newsletter online or subscribe and receive it in your inbox each month. Awards, Scholarships,…