AUSTIN, TEXAS – Starting this fall, 24 Texas libraries will begin or continue exciting projects with funding from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC). Technology development, bookmobiles and courier services, career support, tools for promoting tech literacy and a wide range of other community programs are among the successful grant proposals recently approved by TSLAC. Agency commissioners awarded statewide library grants totaling $1,133,135.
The Commission awards funding through several library grant programs focusing on special projects, technology, interlibrary resource collaboration, digitization efforts and more. The majority of funding for these local awards comes from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in Washington, DC.
“The agency applauds the important and innovative work of Texas libraries, and we are glad to partner with public libraries and institutions of higher education throughout the state as they serve the unique needs of their communities,” said TSLAC Director and Librarian Gloria Meraz. “These funds allow Texas libraries to respond to critical local needs with outstanding programs, services, educational support and technology services.”
“On behalf of the Commission, I am very excited to see the agency support these critical projects,” said TSLAC Chair Martha Wong. “With funding from IMLS and support from TSLAC, Texas libraries continue to demonstrate how essential they are in providing transformational programs to the citizens whom we serve.”
The projects supported by these funds represent innovative programs and services that will enhance the ability of libraries to meet the informational, educational and economic goals of their communities. The grant period begins July 1, 2023, and will end June 30, 2024.
Recipient institutions:
Allen Public Library
Benbrook Public Library
Castroville Public Library
Celina Public Library
Corpus Christi Public Libraries
Dallas Public Library
Dickinson Public Library
Ector County Library
Ennis Public Library
Fort Worth Public Library
Grapevine Public Library
Judy B McDonald Public Library
Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library
Mammen Family Public Library
Midland County Public Libraries
Partners Library Action Network
Patrick Heath Public Library
Roanoke Public Library
Southern Methodist University
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
The University of North Texas
Tom Green County Library System
Tye Preston Memorial Library
Victoria Public Library
More information can be found at www.tsl.texas.gov/grants.
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The Texas State Library and Archives Commission provides Texans access to the information needed to be informed, productive citizens by preserving the archival record of Texas; enhancing the service capacity of public, academic and school libraries; assisting public agencies in the maintenance of their records; and meeting the reading needs of Texans with disabilities. For more information, visit www.tsl.texas.gov.