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Annual Conference

College and University Libraries Division

Promoting the interests of university and community college libraries and librarians across Texas.
College and University Libraries Division Logo - Texas Library Association, Texas Chapter of the Association of College and Research LibrariesTLA’s College and University Libraries Division (CULD), is the Texas Chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries.

CULD promotes university and community college libraries, librarians and staff across Texas and members have access to a strong network of academic librarians throughout the state.

CULD offers extensive programming throughout the year with the Fall Forum, monthly virtual meet ups and at the TLA Annual Conference. Members also have access to the CULD community on Engage to facilitate communication and professional support.

 

Executive Board

  • Kelli M. Wilder, Chair 2026-2027
  • Kevin Lightfoot, Chair-Elect 2026-2027
  • Rachel Pilcher, Secretary/Treasurer, 2026-2027
  • Marissa Criswell, Councilor, 2025-2028
  • Kaitlyn Carpenter, Alternate Councilor, 2026-2029
  • Jenn Wigle, Webmaster, 2024-27
  • Past-Chair, (2026-2027): Kelly M. Hoppe

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Operating Procedures

CULD Operating Procedures

 

Legislative Committee

  • Jacob Sherman, Chair 2025-2027
  • Mary Rausch, 2025-2027
  • Joe Dahlstrom, 2025-2027
  • Jermaine Brant, 2026-2028

Program Committee

  • Kevin Lightfoot, Chair 2026-2027
  • Betsy Helesic, 2025-2027
  • Rachel Kramer, 2025-2027

Scholarships & Stipends Committee

  • Nichole Boone, Chair 2024-2026
  • Peter Cortez, 2025-2027
  • Amanda Galliton, 2026-2028
  • Tracy Holtman, 2026-2028

Information and Membership Committee

  • Miranda Robbins, Chair 2024-2026
  • Jenn Wigle, Webmaster, 2024-2027
  • Brad Dobos, 2026-2028
  • Sarah Northam, 2025-2027
  • Anna Hithersay, 2026-2028
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Join one of the CULD committees or volunteer to help on their projects. Volunteering is an opportunity to show your support for academic libraries and meet librarians from across the Lone Star State.

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