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Librarian of the Year

Honoring extraordinary leadership and service within the library community.

Distinguished Service

Honoring superlative leadership and service to the library field.

Lifetime Achievement

Honoring a long standing TLA member who has had an exemplary career in librarianship.

Outstanding Services to Libraries

Honoring an individual or organization for outstanding lay advocacy.

Wayne Williams Library Project of the Year

Honoring a project that exemplifies the highest level of achievement and professional standards.

Libraries Change Communities Award

Honoring a collaborative effort to promote innovative library-based initiatives involving the community.

Benefactor Award

Honoring substantial donations to libraries.

Branding Iron Awards

Honoring creative marketing and public relations projects and activities.

Sam G. Whitten Intellectual Freedom Award

Honoring an individual or organization actively promoting intellectual freedom in Texas

Texas Library Champions

Recognizing champions of the Texas library community – individuals and organizations whose influence has changed the landscape of Texas libraries.

TLA Scholarships

Supporting library education, encouraging future librarians.
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Library-Focused Courses

TLA Learning Hub

Your learning journey starts here with expert and peer-led education courses to expand your expertise and support your growth.
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Curated Library Reading Tools

TLA Reading Lists

Explore expertly curated reading lists for ages 2–102, featuring different genres of books.

Latest News

Beyond the Books: How Texas Libraries Are Driving Workforce Development

TLA News

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 […]

Texas Library Association’s New Core Values

TLA News

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 […]