CSLP Program Materials

Materials ordering for Summer 2025 will open in early October 2024. 

Library systems who are to receive CSLP funds for Summer 2025 will receive individual codes to access the CSLP store via email in early October.

Summer 2025 Ordering is now open! Your library has been sent a budget, an individual ordering code, and a link to the Texas CSLP store. This video has detailed instructions on placing your order. See below for a list of frequently asked questions or reach out to Katelyn Patterson at LD@tsl.texas.gov.
  

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the ordering process for materials change?

Libraries responded enthusiastically to Summer 2024 theme and materials, and the orders placed significantly exceeded TSLAC’s budget. In order to provide materials to as many libraries as possible, some orders had to be modified after they were placed. TSLAC staff began planning for summer 2025, with a focus on providing as much choice and transparency as possible for participating libraries.

For Summer 2025, the ordering process has been updated:

1. Each public library or library system was contacted to opt in to participate in CSLP ordering, and designate a point of contact.
2. Each library system was asked to place one order for the whole system.
3. Each library or library system was assigned a budget for how much TSLAC could cover in allowable materials. Libraries are welcome to place additional, separate orders for CSLP materials with local funds.

These changes will allow as many libraries as possible to order as many materials of their choice as possible. A formula was calculated to distribute funds as fairly as possible taking into account need, number of locations, and population served. Every attempt to keep shipping no more than a quarter of the costs was made.

Does my library's budget include shipping?

Yes, it does so plan your order accordingly. Shipping is calculated on the subtotal of the order. So for a budget of $160, shipping would be $35. You could add $125 worth of materials to your cart, calculate the shipping which would be $35, to reach your total budget of $160.

Order Subtotal          Shipping Charge
Orders under $50       $15
$50 –  $99.99               $25
$100 – $199.99            $35
$200 – $399.99            $50
$400 – $599.99            $80
$600 – $999.99            $100
$1,000 – $1,999           $150
$2,000 – $2,999           $200
$3,000 and over           $300

What if I want to get materials that are not in the Texas LSTA Allowable Store?

Yes, feel free to purchase additional items in a separate order using local funds. TSLAC can only pay for items found in the Texas LSTA Allowable Store.

What if I want to purchase LSTA Allowable materials in an amount that goes beyond my alloted budget?

You are able to purchase more materials than TSLAC can cover as long as the total does not push to the next shipping tier. You will be invoiced for the balance. For instance, if your library has a budget of $125, your order of LSTA allowable items only could have a total of $198 (including shipping). TSLAC will pay for $125 and you will be sent an invoice for $73.

Who can I contact with questions?

Please email Katelyn Patterson at LD@tsl.texas.gov.