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Between the Lines: April Member Spotlight
Chad Hetterley Assistant Library Director Grapevine Public Library What inspired you to become a librarian? I didn’t grow up aspiring to become a librarian. My dream was to be a […]
Read MoreBetween the Lines: March Member Spotlight
Linda Stevens Division Director – Programs, Partnerships & Outreach Harris County Public Library What inspired you to become a librarian? I always felt at home in the library, in school […]
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Alison Urban
Alison Urban Director of Administration What are your job responsibilities at TLA? I oversee the administrative functions, including office management, finance, accounting, budgeting, and Human Resources. Tell us three […]
Read MoreTexas Library Association 2024-2025 Election Results
The Texas Library Association is pleased to announce the results of our 2024-2025 elections. These individuals will take office at the close of the 2024 TLA Annual Conference in April […]
Read MoreThe 2024 Texas Bluebonnet Award Winner Is…
More than 63,000 students across Texas voted and the results are in! The winner of the 2024 Texas Bluebonnet Award is The Legend of Gravity: A Tall Basketball Tale, written and […]
Read MoreBetween the Lines: February Member Spotlight
Rebecca Calderon Coordinator of Libraries Ysleta Independent School District What inspired you to become a librarian? As a child I had learning delays. School was always a challenge and was […]
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Susan Savkov
Susan Savkov Marketing Manager What are your job responsibilities at TLA? As the newest member of the TLA marketing and communications team, I develop and execute marketing strategies for events, […]
Read More2024 Lariat Adult Fiction Reading List Released
The 2024 Lariat Adult Fiction Reading List is here! Since 2009, the goal of the Lariat Adult Fiction Reading List is to highlight outstanding fiction that is “simply a pleasure to […]
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