Public Library Accreditation and Statistics
Texas Public Libraries Annual Report
Without the hard work, cooperation, and assistance of Texas public library staff, the Annual Report would not be such a robust treasure trove of information! We send out a sincere, "thank you," to all who choose to participate in this survey. The data collection window for the 2025 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report opens in January. Log-in credentials will be sent out at that time.
Information that is collected: Texas Public Libraries Annual Report.
Application and Accreditation Forms
Local Fiscal Year (LFY) 2025 Annual Report Blank Worksheet (PDF)
Local Fiscal Year (LFY) 2025 Annual Report Branch Worksheet (PDF)
Local Fiscal Year (LFY) 2025 Annual Report Blank Worksheet (Excel)
Application Form for Accreditation for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 (Excel)
Indirect Cost Information
Indirect costs may be included when a library fails to meet Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirements. These are documented expenses paid by the local government entity on behalf of the library but not charged directly to the library’s budget. Only actual, verifiable expenditures qualify—donated services or in-kind contributions are not eligible.
Indirect Cost Examples
Indirect Cost Documentation Sample
Accreditation Appeal: Public libraries that do not meet certain accreditation criteria have the option to appeal loss of accreditation to the Library Systems Act (LSA) advisory board. If you believe your library may need to appeal loss of accreditation, please contact LDN staff at accreditation@tsl.texas.gov for instructions and assistance with this process.
Training Links and Upcoming Presentations
2025 Annual Report Webinars
Annual Report, Part 2 - Telling Your Library’s Story: Completing the Texas Public Libraries 2025 Annual Report (Click to view the recording)
Original Aired Thursday, January 8, 2026.
The TSLAC accreditation team invites you to join us for a complete review of the Texas Public Libraries 2025 Annual Report. We'll guide you through our expectations of each section of the report, emphasize definitions, respond to questions, and explain the importance of communicating the events and activities that took place in your library last year. This session is a great refresher for experienced submitters and provides essential information for those doing it for the first time.Annual Report, Part 1 - Pulling It All Together: Organize and Prepare for the Texas Public Libraries 2025 Annual Report (Click to view the recording)
Originally Aired Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Join the TSLAC accreditation team for an insightful webinar that will provide context and meaning to this fundamental report. We’ll discuss question definitions, and where to find resources for necessary information and answer any questions. Since parts of this report require research, preparing near the end of the library’s fiscal year can reduce stress during the reporting window that begins in January. This webinar may be valuable to you whether you are new to this report or need a refresher on all that it entails.
Additional Presentations
Financial Sections of the Annual Report
Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Explained
One Report to "Rule" Them All: Budget, Planning, and Library Accreditation.
Presentation at the Texas Library Association 2023 Annual Conference, April 2023.