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Join the Texas Center for the Book for our October on Wednesday, October 21, when we'll host a fascinating conversatio...
10/14/2026

Join the Texas Center for the Book for our October on Wednesday, October 21, when we'll host a fascinating conversation with historians Light and Victoria Cummins, co-authors of Making the Unknown Known: Women in Early Texas Art, 1860s-1960s (Texas A&M Press).

This webinar is free and open to the public.

Zoom Registration link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r2WKbqGHQm2VzUVkIUDEZw #/registration

This groundbreaking book highlights the significant contributions of women artists who helped shape Texas art from the nineteenth century through the latter half of the twentieth century. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the artists whose stories deserve to be known.


Texas State Historical Association Texas A&M University Press

TONIGHT: Talking Book Program Author Talk with Susan Cummins Miller, author of "Death Assemblage"Join TBP for this onlin...
10/13/2026

TONIGHT: Talking Book Program Author Talk with Susan Cummins Miller, author of "Death Assemblage"

Join TBP for this online talk on Tuesday, October 13, at 7:00 p.m. (Central) with author Susan Cummins Miller!

Reader’s Advisory Librarian Laura Jean will discuss Ms. Miller’s career and her book "Death Assemblage.: Following the talk, there will be a Q&A session.

Free and open to the public. Register for the link now and join us this evening: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-cyofJefSm-N9co_D5dg4g #/registration

What does a library card really get you?A broadband connection. Resume help. A place to learn, connect, create, and expl...
10/13/2026

What does a library card really get you?

A broadband connection. Resume help. A place to learn, connect, create, and explore. But how do we make that value visible to the people who make decisions about library funding and support?

Our latest blog explores how data can help libraries connect everyday services to community outcomes—and turn statistics into a powerful advocacy tool.

👉 Read “Beyond the Library Card: Making the Value of Libraries Visible.”

https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/librarydevelopments/2026/10/13/beyond-the-library-card-making-the-value-of-libraries-visible/

Texas Library Association

Spotlight: James Clarence ChambersJames Clarence Chambers was a graduate of Liberty High School in Texas and Texas A &...
10/13/2026

Spotlight: James Clarence Chambers

James Clarence Chambers was a graduate of Liberty High School in Texas and Texas A & I University, now Texas A & M University – Kingsville. During World War II, Chambers served with the Eighth Air Force, 306th Bombardment Group stationed in England where he flew a B-17 “Flying Fortress.” He was promoted to first lieutenant after completing 35 missions and flying over 300 combat hours in just a five-month span. Chambers received the Distinguished Flying Cross and an Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters. In 1946, he was discharged from the military but returned to active duty a year later. Chambers died in March 1956 while stationed at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. A memorial service was held at First Methodist Church in Liberty.

Image: James Clarence Chambers, United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. James C. Chambers Collection, 1999.237. SHC, TSLAC.

10/13/2026

Arlington Public Library is excited to announce that we’ve been awarded a $10,000 Texas Reads Grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. This funding will help expand our collection of large print books for young readers, making reading more accessible for children who may experience challenges related to visual impairments, dyslexia, neurodivergent learning needs or other reading barriers.

This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission

We are now accepting applications from external and internal applicants for the following job postings:DIRECTOR LIBRARIA...
10/09/2026

We are now accepting applications from external and internal applicants for the following job postings:

DIRECTOR LIBRARIAN (Executive Division)

LIBRARY ASSISTANT II (Reader Consultant) (Talking Book Program)

Browse and apply for this and other positions on our Employment Opportunities page:

www.tsl.texas.gov/jobs

Accessibility at work means access to books too. The Talking Book Program supports Texans in every career. Check out som...
10/09/2026

Accessibility at work means access to books too. The Talking Book Program supports Texans in every career. Check out some of our titles on disability history.

https://www.tsl.texas.gov/texastalkingbooks/2026/10/07/october-is-national-disability-employment-awareness-month/

Texans of all ages with a qualifying visual, physical, or reading disability may register as a TBP patron and access our library services for FREE.

For more information about eligibility and material formats, call 1-800-252-9605 or email [email protected].

Come out to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Saturday, Oct.10 from 9:30 a.m. – noon to celebrate ...
10/09/2026

Come out to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Saturday, Oct.10 from 9:30 a.m. – noon to celebrate Texas Archives Month with a Transcription Party! Help make history by transcribing handwritten documents and publishing them online in their new form. Interested in Texas in the 1800s and ready to read cursive? You might enjoy this party!

Learn more and register here: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/arc/edoutreach

The Small Library Management Training Program is back—and better than ever!Reimagined for today’s library professionals,...
10/09/2026

The Small Library Management Training Program is back—and better than ever!

Reimagined for today’s library professionals, SLM offers a flexible, self-paced path to developing leadership and management skills in areas like strategic planning, financial management, staff development, and community engagement.

The program is now housed in TSLAC Learning, TSLAC’s new learning management system, making professional development more accessible and customizable than ever.

https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/librarydevelopments/2026/10/05/the-next-episode/

Start your leadership journey today!

Earlier this fall, TSLAC Director and State Librarian Gloria Meraz announced her retirement, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Mer...
10/08/2026

Earlier this fall, TSLAC Director and State Librarian Gloria Meraz announced her retirement, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Meraz joined TSLAC in August of 2016, guided the agency through legislative sessions, and facilitated substantial funding increases for the agency and libraries.

“It has been the professional honor of a lifetime to serve as Director of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. The TSLAC team is incredible at what they do and are committed to the agency’s great work of supporting the people of Texas,” Meraz said.

Martha Wong, Chair of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, said, “We thank Director Meraz for her leadership and years of excellent service as Director and Librarian. She has brought the Commission to a dynamic point, successfully positioning the agency for growth and initiating new programs for libraries across the state. She will be greatly missed.”

Read the announcement: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/merazretirement

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