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Call for Proposals: 2026 TLA Annual Conference

March 31, 2025

TLA News

TLA is now accepting proposals for the 2026 Annual Conference, taking place March 29-31, 2026, in Houston, TX at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Submit your proposal by June […]

TLA Statement: Executive Order to Eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services

March 31, 2025

TLA News

On Friday, March 14, President Trump issued an executive order to eliminate the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Millions […]