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A Message of Support from the TLA Executive Board

October 15, 2024

TLA News

The Texas Library Association lends our collective support to our colleagues in North Carolina and Florida, where recent hurricanes have caused widespread devastation. Libraries in these regions have been deeply […]

Between the Lines: October Member Spotlight

October 15, 2024

Between the Lines: Member Spotlight, TLA Membership, TLA News

Abigail Glasser Youth Services Librarian Austin Public Library – Windsor Park Branch What inspired you to become a librarian? I was at a pre-wedding event for one of my friends, […]

Between the Lines: September Member Spotlight

September 12, 2024

Between the Lines: Member Spotlight, TLA News, TLA Staff Spotlight

Wenndy Pray Librarian Rafael Cantu Jr. High School What inspired you to become a librarian? As a high school English teacher, I collaborated with two librarians who inspired me to […]

Between the Lines: August Member Spotlight

August 15, 2024

Between the Lines: Member Spotlight, TLA Membership, TLA News

Armando Loera Coordinator of Library Services El Paso ISD What inspired you to become a librarian? I was inspired to become a librarian by a librarian I worked with. She […]

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Texas Library Journal

Texas Library Journal Fall 2024

In this Issue

We're delighted to bring you the Fall 2024 issue of the Texas Library Journal, which includes:

Starting a Native Seed Library at Your Branch
Backlog Developments
Texas Literacy Efforts

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Legislative Advocacy Training at the Capitol

October 17 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Registration is closed. The registration deadline was October 14, 2024. Get ready for a dynamic day at the Texas Capitol focused on learning, engaging, and connecting! Join us for…

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