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Join us for a workshop on legal issues impacting libraries with expert insights and interactive activities on June 11th at Abilene Christian University!

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Open to librarians with 5+ years experience, the TALL Texans program hones your leadership skills, equips you to tackle challenges, and become a true changemaker.

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LAUNCH Leadership Program Registration is open!

Are you a library professional with under five years of experience looking to grow your career and leadership skills? Explore the LAUNCH Leadership Program!

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TLA 2026 Annual Conference Call for Proposals Open

Submit your proposal by June 23, 2025 for a chance to share your expertise, ideas, and innovations with library professionals from across Texas.

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TLA 2025 Award Winners Announced

May 7, 2025

TLA News

Please congratulate the winners of the 2025 TLA Awards! These awards were presented at the Texas Library Association 2025 Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas. Kate Horan was recognized with the […]

Texas Library Association Awarded $550,000 Mellon Foundation Grant

May 5, 2025

Advocacy, TLA News

The Texas Library Association (TLA) has been awarded a two-year grant of $550,000 from the Mellon Foundation. This grant will support TLA’s work in demonstrating the value of Texas libraries […]

Call for Proposals: 2026 TLA Annual Conference

March 31, 2025

TLA News

TLA is now accepting proposals for the 2026 Annual Conference, taking place March 29-31, 2026, in Houston, TX at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Submit your proposal by June […]

TLA Statement: Executive Order to Eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services

March 31, 2025

TLA News

On Friday, March 14, President Trump issued an executive order to eliminate the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Millions […]

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Texas Library Journal Spring 2025

In this Issue

We're delighted to bring you the Spring 2025 issue of the Texas Library Journal, which includes:

TLA 2025 Conference Highlights
How Libraries Benefit Communities Through Partnerships
Why School Librarians Should Still Care About STEM
Advocating for Staff and Delegating for Growth

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Volunteer Engagement 101

May 20 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Building community support through volunteerism is the result of assessing needs, implementing management standards, and ongoing investment. Learn how to plan for success from two Certified Volunteer Administrators who manage…

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