Public Library Accreditation and Statistics

Texas Public Libraries Annual Report

Thank you to all of the Texas public librarians who participate in this survey! The 2024 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report data collection window is now open through April 30, 2025.  Contact accreditation staff if log-in information is needed.

Information that is collected: Texas Public Libraries Annual Report.

Forms are available in PDF format.  PDF requires a free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Application and Accreditation Forms

All reports must be electronically submitted online through Texas LibPAS, the data collection portal. 

Libraries are encouraged to submit the report by March 31, 2025, to allow staff sufficient time to process over 500 reports that will be received. The last day to submit information for accreditation eligibility is Tuesday, April 30, 2025.

Local Fiscal Year (LFY) 2024 Annual Report Blank Worksheet (PDF)

Local Fiscal Year (LFY) 2024 Annual Report Blank Excel Workbook (.xlxs) 

2024 Application Form for Accreditation for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026 (PDF)

Indirect Cost Information
Indirect costs can be included when a library fails to meet Maintenance of Effort (MOE). 
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.