From library development to library resource sharing - this
section links you to all of our services that support and
promote public and academic libraries and librarians in Texas.
Texas Libraries
From library statistics, to summaries, to publications and
other resources, to professional associations and discussion
groups -- if what you seek has to do with Texas Libraries,
you'll find it starting here.
Consulting
Our consultants have broad-range expertise in library automation;
in services to children and young adults; in library management
and planning; in management of volunteer services; in public
relations and marketing; in outreach services to disadvantaged,
minority and handicapped persons; and in library services
for state residential institutions.
Continuing Education
Link to discover the variety of continuing education opportunities
that are available both face-to-face and via distance
for the staff of public, school, academic, and special
libraries in Texas.
Funding
Grant information for your library is just a click away.
Learn how your library may be eligible and apply for publicly-funded
Telecommunications and Library Services and Technology grants
in addition to available privately-funded awards.
Library of Texas
The Library of Texas service allows users of public, academic,
and clinical medicine libraries to easily discover and retrieve
desired information from multiple library catalogs, the TexShare
databases, and other knowledge collections without having to
use each individual library's interface. Patrons and librarians
can click on the above link to learn more.
Library Science Collection
Find out what professional library resources are available
to you, both on- and offline.
Online Databases
A selection of online databases for public libraries
and government agencies, this service provides public library
users and Texas state government agency personnel access
to proprietary indexes, journal articles, book chapters,
and reference resources.
Projects
Follow this link to discover how your public library can
participate in such special projects as the Texas Reading
Club, Z-Texas Profile Project and the Small
Library Management Training Program.
Reference Services
The Reference Desk of the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission offers reference assistance to all librarians.
Resources for Librarians
Link to a virtual directory of our wide variety of resources
such as Read to Your Bunny, Texas Reading Club, Texas Public
Library Statistics, Academic Library Statistics and School
Library Standards, just to name a few.
Talking Book Services
Texas Library Systems
The Texas Library System is comprised of ten regional library
systems across the state funded by contract with the Texas
State Library. Nearly every public library in the state
is a member of the system. Member libraries receive many
benefits from the system including collection development
funds, consulting and continuing education services, and
support for such projects as literacy, English as a Second
Language, and automation.
Texas Library Videoconferencing
The Texas Library Videoconferencing Network (TXLIBVID) is a
statewide videoconferencing network comprised of the Texas
State Library and major public libraries in Texas. Library staff are
invited to use
the network for continuing education and professional development.
TexNet Interlibrary Loan Program
TexNet is a statewide interlibrary loan network including
academic, public and special libraries throughout Texas.
Learn how you can enable your library's patrons to access
materials not available locally.
TexShare
TexShare exists to support and enhance resource sharing
among Texas libraries. Discover how TexShare helps academic
and public libraries share their combined resources and
collections to better serve Texans.
TRAIL Program Information
Our online Texas Records and Information Locator is your
first,and most likely last stop for state government electronic
publications available on the Internet.
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E-mail webmaster@tsl.state.tx.us
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