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Federal library advocacy focuses on these areas:
Funding
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) distributes funds through state grants and the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Texas receives a little over $12 million dollars which goes to the Texas State Library & Archives to support programs and services, and competitive library grants. IMLS and LSTA were funded at $260,000 and $211,050, respectively, in FY2023 and FY 2024. The FY 2025 budget process will begin when the new President releases a budget proposal and Congress responds with its own proposal. Learn more
Public libraries have long been trusted community spaces. But today, they are playing an even more critical role—helping individuals build skills, find jobs, and create new economic opportunities. In a […]
The Texas Library Association (TLA) executive board has adopted new core values reflecting our commitment to embracing, uniting, and amplifying the voices of the Texas library community. This update will shape the work […]
