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Recent News About Texas State Library & Archives Commission
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Texas State Library reappoints Mann and Tocker as commissioners
The Office of the Governor has confirmed the reappointment of Arthur T. Mann and Darryl Tocker to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC).
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Sam Houston Center invites community to annual holiday celebration
The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty, Texas, is inviting the public to a holiday celebration on December 6th.
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World War I traveling exhibit opens at Sam Houston Regional Library
The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty, Texas, is hosting a temporary exhibit titled "Texans Take to the Trenches: World War I and the Lone Star State."
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Texas State Library opens applications for 2025 research fellowship
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is currently accepting applications for its 2025 Research Fellowship in Texas History. This fellowship offers a $2,000 stipend and is awarded to the best research proposal that makes use of the collections at the State Archives in Austin or the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty, Texas.
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Texas Historical Records Advisory Board announces 2024 Archival Awards recipients
The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) has announced the recipients of its 2024 Archival Awards. Krishna Shenoy from the Botanical Research Institute of Texas Library has received the Archival Award of Excellence (Individual). The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University have been awarded the Archival Award of Excellence (Institutional). The David B. Gracy II Award for Distinguished Archival Service has been given posthumously to Ciaran B. Trace from the University of Texas at Austin.
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Texas Center for Book hosts spooky storytime with Bernadette Nason on Oct. 14
The Texas Center for the Book has announced a Spooky Storytime event at the Texas State Library on Monday, Oct. 14. The event will feature award-winning storyteller Bernadette Nason and is open to all ages. It will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Public Event Space at the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, located at 1201 Brazos St. in Austin, next to the Texas Capitol.
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THRAB offers free preservation assessments for El Paso archives
The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB), supported by the National Historical Publication and Records Commission (NHPRC), will fund up to four professional preservation assessments in the El Paso area and Far West Texas region during December 2024. This initiative aims to provide education and support to archival repositories in the state.
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Texas State Library announces 2025 Family Place Libraries Project grants
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has announced that applications for the fiscal year 2025 Family Place Libraries™ Project grants are now open. TSLAC is seeking qualified libraries to attend a Family Place Libraries™ Training Institute at the new Cedar Park Public Library in Cedar Park, Texas, and implement the program in their facilities.
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Texas State Library offers genealogy help sessions starting September
Patrons interested in the Texas State Library and Archives Commission’s (TSLAC) genealogy resources and seeking guidance from a professional librarian are invited to the Reference Reading Room on Second Saturdays at 10 a.m.
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Author Michael Barnes to discuss 'Indelible Austin' series on Sept. 9
Austin, TX – The Texas Center for the Book will host #TXBookChat LIVE: Indelible Austin: Selected Histories with author Michael Barnes on Monday, Sept. 9 from 2 to 3 p.m. (CT).
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Texas State Library announces new archival collections now accessible online
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has announced the availability of new and revised finding aids online, along with fresh uploads to the Texas Digital Archive. This initiative aims to facilitate research by providing access to a wealth of historical resources.
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Texas Historical Records Advisory Board announces finance workshop scholarships
The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) has announced that it is now accepting applications from managers in Texas archival institutions for a free October workshop offered by the Society of American Archivists (SAA) on the topic of “Finance Basics for Archives Managers.”
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Sam Houston Center book club to discuss 'The Lions of Fifth Avenue' on August 27
Liberty, TX – The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty invites readers to join the next session of the SHC Book Club on August 27. The discussion will focus on "The Lions of Fifth Avenue" by Fiona Davis.
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Texas Library Foundation announces $2,000 Martha Wong Scholarship
The Texas Library and Archives Foundation has announced a new scholarship opportunity for students in Texas library/information science or school library certification programs. The Martha Wong Scholarship will award a reimbursable grant of $2,000 that may be used for tuition or required textbooks.
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Texas State Library announces new public service hours effective July
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has announced new public service hours for its Austin headquarters, located at 1201 Brazos St. in the Capitol complex. Effective July 1, the Library Reference Reading Room and Archives Reading Room will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission announces June meeting in Brenham
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has announced that it will hold its annual June meeting in Brenham on Friday, June 7, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Commission supports libraries, educational activities, and information services throughout the state, provides access to statewide e-resources, and awards funds every year to libraries undertaking innovative projects.
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Texas State Library launches dashboard for public library internet speeds
Austin, TX – The Library Digital Opportunity office (LDO) at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has launched a new Texas Public Libraries Speed Test Dashboard. This tool enables Texas public libraries and their patrons to compare their internet upload and download speeds with others across the state.
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Celebrate Lone Star Día with New Bilingual Storytime Videos from Texas Center for the Book
Austin, TX – The Texas Center for the Book is excited to announce the release of three new bilingual story time videos in celebration of Lone Star Día. These videos feature engaging English/Spanish picture books that are perfect for children from toddlers to second grade students, aimed at enhancing word comprehension in both languages.Carmen Lazo, Children’s Community Program Administrator at Pflugerville Public Library, guides viewers through the pages of the books in the videos. The featured books include "I’m Hungry!/¡Tengo Hambre!" by Angela Dominguez, "Let’s Be...
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Texas Historical Records Advisory Board Invites Nominations for 2024 Archival Awards
Austin, TX - The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) has announced the opening of nominations for their 2024 archival awards. The awards aim to honor archival institutions, programs, and individuals in Texas for their contributions to the profession. Nominations are being accepted until June 20, with the recipients set to be revealed in October during Texas Archives Month.According to THRAB, the awards are divided into three categories: excellence, advocacy, and distinguished service. The Archival Award of Excellence recognizes those who have made significant...
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Sam Houston Center Quarterly Book Club Meets in May
Liberty, TX - The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty (SHC) is set to host its 2024 quarterly book club meeting on Tuesday, May 28, featuring "The Giver of Stars" by Jojo Moyes. The novel tells the story of the Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky, who delivered library books by packhorse during the Great Depression.The Sam Houston Center book club, which focuses on fictional works related to museums, archives, and libraries, welcomes all participants to join the discussion from 6 - 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of May, August, and November 2024 at the...