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Between the Lines: October Member Spotlight

Between the Lines: Member Spotlight, TLA Membership, TLA News

Sarah H. Northam Director of Research and Instruction Velma K. Waters Library, Texas A&M University-Commerce What inspired you to become a librarian? When I was a kid, my second-grade teacher […]

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Let Freedom Read! Two special podcast episodes for #BannedBooksWeek

TLA News

This week, in honor of Banned Books Week 2023, TLA is delighted to present two special podcast episodes. Jeannette Davies of the San Antonio Public Library interviews Leila Green Little […]

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TLA staff member recognized with Rising Lone Star Award at TSAE Annual Conference

TLA News

Christy Reynolds, the Membership Engagement Manager at the Texas Library Association, was recognized with a Rising Lone Star Award at the Texas Society of Association Executives’ 2023 “New Ideas” Annual […]

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Between the Lines: September Member Spotlight

Between the Lines: Member Spotlight, TLA Membership, TLA News

Kimberly M. Gay, M.L.S. Head of Reference and Information Services Department; Academic Reference and Instruction Librarian II John B. Coleman Library, Prairie View A&M University What inspired you to become […]

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Staff spotlight: Joanna Franco

TLA News, TLA Staff Spotlight

In each TLA Staff Spotlight, we highlight a different Texas Library Association staff member. It’s part of our effort to make sure you know who the TLA staff is, so […]

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Between the Lines: August Member Spotlight

Between the Lines: Member Spotlight, TLA Membership, TLA News

Carmen Lazo Children’s Community Programs Administrator Pflugerville Public Library What inspired you to become a librarian? When I moved to Texas, my life had a fortunate turn of events. I […]

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Staff Spotlight: Julie Marshall

TLA News, TLA Staff Spotlight

The TLA Staff Spotlight series is an occasional series where we highlight different members of the TLA staff. It’s part of our effort to make sure you know who the […]

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Statement Opposing HISD Elimination of Librarian Jobs and Library Services

Advocacy

In early June, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) took over Houston ISD, installing state-appointed managers in place of the elected school board and appointing Mike Miles as superintendent. Superintendent Miles […]

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