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Between the Lines: July Member Spotlight
Donald Cummings, Librarian Lady Bird Johnson Middle School Irving ISD What inspired you to become a librarian? I have loved reading and libraries ever since I was a kid. […]
Read More$7.2 Billion Federal Emergency Connectivity Fund Accepting Applications
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 includes $7.17 billion for the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program. The ECF will provide funding for public and tribal libraries and K12 […]
Read MoreOn the Road to Recovery and Reconnection
By Dan Burgard TLA President 2021-2022 As I write this column, Texas and other states are taking the first steps to completely lifting COVID-19-related restrictions for vaccinated individuals and we […]
Read MoreWrap up: Texas Legislative Session
The 87th Texas Legislative Session ended May 31 in a dramatic way. House Democrats left the Capitol and broke quorum so that the House was unable to vote on SB […]
Read MoreMeet TLA’s New Director of Education: Lovdy Grossman
The Texas Library Association is delighted to announce that Lovdy Grossman has accepted the position of Director of Education at TLA, effective June 15, 2021. Previously, she was the Director […]
Read MoreBetween the Lines: June Member Spotlight
Laura Tadena, Equity and Inclusion Consultant Texas State Library and Archives Commission What inspired you to become a librarian? I had been working for several years as a middle […]
Read MoreTALL Texans Class of 2021 Announced
Congratulations to the TALL Texans Class of 2021! Members of the TALL Texans Leadership Development Class of 2021 were selected from a pool of dynamic Texas library leaders to study […]
Read MoreBetween the Lines: May Member Spotlight
Betsy Mangalath School Library Media Specialist North Mesquite High School, Mesquite What inspired you to become a librarian? While working as a classroom teacher, I partnered closely with the school’s […]
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