CULD
Promoting the interests of university and community college libraries and librarians across Texas.
TLA’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.
Events
In-Person Meeting at the Officer Governance Workshop
July 11 at 8 AM
Bastrop Room
We will have a small business meeting then use the rest of the time to hear from attendees about what they would like to see from CULD in 2025. Additionally, this will just be a good time to meet other CULD members and make connections. We hope to see you there!
Volunteer Opportunities
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.
Volunteer
Learn more here!
Apply for a stipend sponsored by CULD
Executive Board
Kelly M. Hoppe, Chair 2025-2026
Kelli M. Wilder, Chair-Elect 2025-2026
Rachel Pilcher, Secretary/Treasurer, 2025-2026
Marissa Criswell, Councilor, 2025-2028
Elizabeth Sanders, Alternate Councilor, 2023-2026
Jenn Wigle, Webmaster, 2024-26
Past-Chair (2024-2026): Vacant
Committees
Nominating Committee & Legislative Committee
Jacob Sherman, Chair 2025-2027
Mary Rausch, 2025-2027
Joe Dahlstrom, 2025-2027
James Wiser, 2023-2025
Program Committee
Kelli M. Wilder, Chair 2024-2025
Joe Pendleton, 2023-2025
Lynda Huerta, 2023-2025
Kevin Lightfoot, 2024-2026
Betsy Helesic, 2025-2027
Scholarships & Stipends Committee
Rachel Pecotte, Chair 2024-26
Michael Contreras, 2023-25
Nichole Boone, 2024-26
Peter Cortez, 2025-27
Viviana Hornick, 2025-27
Information and Membership (Chair, Newsletter Editor, Webmaster)
Miranda Robbins, Chair 2024-2026
Jenn Wigle, Webmaster, 2024-26
Lora Ericson, 2024-26
Sarah Northam, 2025-27
Community College Ad Hoc Committee
Unit Liaison SchoolUnit Liaison Special
CULD Operating Procedures
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