{"id":33729,"date":"2025-10-24T09:41:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T14:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tsl.texas.gov\/ld\/librarydevelopments\/?p=33729"},"modified":"2026-01-22T09:19:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:19:52","slug":"spotlight-202510","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tsl.texas.gov\/ld\/librarydevelopments\/2025\/10\/24\/spotlight-202510\/","title":{"rendered":"ln the Spotlight: October 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At Palacios Library<\/a>, leadership starts with listening. \u201cOur success has been our availability for whatever is needed to keep our library afloat and be willing to help out our small town in any way we can,\u201d says Head Librarian Vikijane Mosier. That spirit of responsiveness has guided the library\u2019s work for decades whether meeting immediate needs or planning for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When local families faced language barriers that made homework time difficult, the library paired bilingual honor students with elementary kids who needed extra help in its after-school program. The program has been a win-win\u2014supporting children and giving teens their first jobs. Furthermore, its impact has come full circle: one former student helper is now a library staff member and preparing for leadership upon her mentor\u2019s retirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That same adaptability keeps the long-running \u201cScience Rocks\u201d program fresh after 30 years, evolving from simple science lessons into a mix of hands-on learning, art, and community partnerships. No matter the format, Palacios Library continues to meet people where they are\u2014growing right alongside the community it serves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Spotlight on Strong Library Management!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is your library finding smart, creative, or efficient ways to manage programs, services, or operations? We want to hear about it! Whether it\u2019s a new approach, a refined process, or a management strategy that just works for your community, your story not only matters but also could inspire others. Use <\/em>our quick form<\/em><\/a> to tell us how your team is making an impact, and upload a few photos that you have permission to share. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be shy\u2014share your management success today!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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