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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
Volunteer applications are open to serve on the Bylaws and Resolutions Committee to deepen your understanding of TLA’s operations, network with members, and enhance the organization’s governance.
In the latest episode of Libraries Transform Texas, host Michelia Mason, head librarian at Southwest Research Institute, welcomes Dana Whitmire, electronic resources coordinator at the UT San Antonio Health Science […]
