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 reporting window is now open.
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 LibPAS, the data collection portal. Emails containing user credentials were sent directly to library directors in mid-March. If there has been a change in leadership, and/or this email was not received, please contact staff at accreditation@tsl.texas.gov.
The due date remains April 30, 2023. Libraries are encouraged to submit the report by March 30, 2023, to allow staff sufficient time to process over 500 reports that will be received.
Local Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report Blank Worksheet (PDF)
2022 Application Form for Accreditation (PDF)
Indirect Cost Information
Indirect costs can be included when a library fails to meet Maintenance of Effort.
Indirect Cost Examples
Indirect Cost Documentation Sample
Training Links
Additional Information/Presentation Links
- Financial Sections of the Annual Report (PDF)
- Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Explained (PDF)
- Program Reporting Explained (PDF)
Get Ready! Get Set! Get the Information You Need to Complete the 2022 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report! Webinar. Original air date: November 8, 2022 Slides; Handout.
Get Started with the 2022 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report Webinar. Original air date January 10, 2023. Slides; Handout
Contact Information
Accreditation & Statistics
accreditation@tsl.texas.gov
800-252-9386
(Toll-free in Texas)
512-463-5466
Valicia Greenwood
Library Data Coordinator
Erica McCormick
LD Program Coordinator
Sarah Jacobson
Director, Library Development and Networking Division
Tips and Tools
Annual Report Planning Workbook (.xlsx)
Annual Report FAQ (PDF)
Calendar of Important Dates (PDF)
2022 Population & MOE Planning Tool (.xlsx)
2022 Reporting Annual Service Hours (PDF)
2022 Programs and Program Attendance (PDF)
2022 Program Reporting Calculator (.xlsx)
Platform-Specific Guidance for Online Attendance and Views (.xlsx)
2022 Reporting E-Materials (PDF)
Reporting WiFi Usage (PDF)
Weekly Total Tool (.xls)