Public Libraries Division

Welcome!

The Public Libraries Division (PLD) facilitates cooperation between all types of Texas public libraries and librarians, as well as other related institutions and individuals to improve public library services in the state.

We encourage and provide opportunities for public librarians to continue their professional development and advocate for public libraries at the local, state, and national levels.

Officers

• Roberto Zapata, Chair
• Carolyn Booker, Chair-Elect
• Rachel Reeves, Past Chair
• John Hayden, Secretary
• Julie Crisafulli, Treasurer
• Erica Richardson, Councilor
• Matthew Willis, Alternate Councilor

Committees

• Scholarship Committee Chair: Daniel Berra
• Legislative Liaison:
• Membership Committee Chair:
• Social Media Committee Chair:

Volunteer

Join one of the PLD committees or volunteer to help on their projects. Volunteering is an opportunity to show your support for public libraries and meet librarians from across the Lone Star State.

Volunteer

There are opportunities for you to become more involved in the Public Libraries Division. Learn more about these opportunities here.

Follow us

Facebook: Public Libraries Division (TXLA)

Instagram: TexasPLD

Twitter: PLDTX1

Annual Conference

Need help to attend conference?

PLD offers four stipends annually to qualified applicants who are librarians and other library professionals currently or formerly employed by a Texas library. Learn more information about the stipends here.

Operating Procedures

Our operating procedures outline the officer positions, officer’s duties, as well as election procedures, and nominating committee procedures. Current operating procedures were adopted on April 24, 2017.

PLD Operating Procedures