In late September, we lost an iconic figure in the library and archives field. TSLAC Director Mark Smith shared his thoughts on the Director’s Report blog, but we wanted to add a little more context on how Dr. David Gracy impacted our work in the records management unit. Andrew’s Thoughts: The legacy that Dr. Gracy…
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has released a group of custom Zoom backgrounds featuring scenes from the State Library and Archives. They are free to download and may be used by the public. These 26 new background options include both indoor and outdoor scenes from the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library…
In the course of a month, RMA welcomed two new Government Information Analysts to the Records Management Assistance Unit. Though they were onboarded during a stay-at-home order, both have been able to make immediate contributions. Brady Cox Brady Cox joins us fresh from receiving his second master’s degree, an MSIS from the University of Texas…
We know that you must like our blog, The Texas Record, if you are coming here to read our articles, but our agency hosts a wealth of information on our Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) website. Not only the retention schedules and training resources offered by the State and Local Records Management division,…
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is taking several actions to promote public safety, mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 (corona virus), and maintain our high standards for public service. In accordance with the guidance of the Office of the Governor and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, TSLAC has implemented a…
We are happy to introduce you to the newest analyst on the Records Management Assistance team. Anne Poulos joined us last month, moving all the way up from the Valley (Harlingen) to Austin. She has charmed us with her interests in jewelry-making and her passion for history. She has come on board with us during…
Handing Over the Torch: On November 1, the SLRM team exemplified the old adage “the only constant in life is change.” On that day, we said goodbye, sort of, to one colleague and promoted another. After 8 years as manager of the Records Management Assistance (RMA) Unit, Sarah Jacobson stepped down to become the…
The Records Management Assistance team at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission has welcomed two new analysts this month. That’s how we celebrated RIM month! Read more about Erica Siegrist, who will be the point of contact for the West-South region of Texas (the greater Rio Grande Valley area) Read more about Maria Freed,…