About

The TALL Texans program has been revitalized for 2025 and will be held in person over the course of three days November 20-22 at a new location, the Sheraton Georgetown Hotel and Conference Center, north of Austin, Texas.

APPLICATION

The application deadline is June 9th at midnight.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience working in libraries; MLS not required; experience need not be continuous
• Current Texas Library Association membership
• Ability to turn training into action
• Desire to improve yourself, libraries and communities
• Registration fee of $1200

Many of TLA’s districts, divisions, and round tables budget to help fund their members’ participation in TALL Texans. TALL participants should reach out to the current chair of the units they are a member of to determine if a stipend for TALL is available. If a TALL participant requires financial assistance and their units do not have funds for that purpose, TLA has limited funds available from the June Kahler Berry Endowment Fund.

While the use of AI tools to assist in crafting your application responses is not prohibited, the selection committee strongly encourages applicants to rely on their own words and perspectives. Authenticity and a genuine personal voice are highly valued in the application process, as they allow the committee to better understand your unique experiences and potential.

Hear from TALL Texans Graduates

If you’re considering applying for The TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute, this video features three TALL Texans graduates who share their journeys, including why they applied for the program, their favorite parts, and how it has positively impacted their lives and careers. Watch here.

Want tips on applying to TALL Texans and hearing what it’s really like? Check out our podcast episode, TALL Texans and What It Can Do For You. 

In the podcast, you’ll hear from a panel of TALL Texans alumni about how to successfully apply, find scholarships to pay your fee and how it benefited their careers.

Brandi Dawson, past-chair of the TALL Texans Round Table, hosts this podcast episode, which covers applying, attending, and what happens after the week of learning. Guests on the panel are Heather Hornor, Library & Information Tech Specialist at Richardson Independent School District; Dawn Wilbert, Youth Services Manager at Decatur Public Library; Lamoya Burks, Head Librarian at Texarkana College and Valerie Prilop, Senior Librarian at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Listen here.

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