TLA Membership Dues Restructuring Project Town Hall
Join us for an overview and discussion on the TLA dues restructuring project and draft recommendations. Executive Director Shirley Robinson will be joined by Moira Edwards and Marcie Peck of Ellipsis Partners, the company with which TLA contracted to assess our current dues structure and make recommendations on an alternate structure. We want to hear […]
TLA Membership Dues Restructuring Project
This session is a repeat of the morning session. Join us for an overview and discussion on the TLA dues restructuring project and draft recommendations. Executive Director Shirley Robinson will be joined by Moira Edwards and Marcie Peck of Ellipsis Partners, the company with which TLA contracted to assess our current dues structure and make […]
TLA Talks: Removing Austin’s City Limits – How We Expanded Access to Underrepresented Communities and Areas
Join Austin Public Library (APL) librarians and learn how APL piloted the launch of Enhanced Library Cards which provide community members an alternative form of photo identification, while also providing all of the traditional library services. Explore possible community and city partnerships to broaden library access and services to historically underserved communities REGISTER SPEAKERS: Christina Nelson, Customer Access Division Manager, […]
The New Mandatory Collection Development Standards: What You Need to Know
The mandatory collection development standards for school libraries required by HB 900 became effective January 3, 2024. What do these new rules mean for school libraries and librarians? How will your local district policies need to change? The presenters for this session, Joy Baskin from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and Vanessa Ashcraft […]
TLA Learns: New Year, New Skills – Surviving Difficult Conversations
Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 4:00-5:30pm New Year, New Skills: “Surviving Difficult Conversations” The holidays are over, and now we can all – exhale. In most families, there was a conversation or two during the holiday gatherings that was a little bit stressful. Our workplaces are the same way. In the same way you might have […]
TLA Talks: Hidden Gems of the TLA 2024 Annual Conference
Are you attending or thinking about attending the TLA 2024 Annual Conference? Wondering what to expect and how to use your time wisely? Gretchen Pruett, TLA President, Kate Horan and Wenndy Pray, 2024 Conference Planning Committee (CPC) Co-Chairs, and Joe Pendleton, 2024 CPC member will discuss the hidden gems of this year's conference. Cost: free […]