Texas Library Association

Meet TLA’s July Member Spotlight, Geo Flores, collections & resource management librarian at McLennan Community College. Geo took his Master of Music into a career as a librarian and recently returned to his dream of creative writing. Geo shares his advice for new librarians and some of the authors he’d like to sit down at dinner with.

Learn more about him library journal in the latest “Between the Line” July TLA Member Spotlight. https://ow.ly/rYpZ50Zn81v

That’s a wrap on our recent TLA Officer Governance Training and Workshop!

We appreciate the dedicated TLA members and Unit officers who joined us for these focused days of learning. Unit officers dove deep into association resources and leadership strategies, focusing on how we can best work together to strengthen both their individual Units and our statewide library community.

This impactful event wouldn’t have been possible without our two incredible guest speakers Amy Hermon and Dr. Adrienne Aldaco for sharing their expertise.

Thank you to our generous sponsors, LPi, Library Interiors of Texas, Amigos Library Services, BiblioCommons Inc., and Gale, part of Cengage Group for their vital support. Thank you our vendor JoyShine, LLC as well.

We truly appreciate everyone who invested their time, energy, and leadership into making this workshop a success!

Attention early-career library professionals: The deadline to register for the LAUNCH leadership program is just days away! Make sure to register by July 14 and use code LAUNCH26 to receive 10% off your registration.

LAUNCH is more than a program, it’s where you grow into the leader you want to be. You’ll collaborate with speakers and peers who truly understand your experience as an early-career professional, giving you a space to share ideas and navigate your career path together.

The deadline to book in the room block is July 14. Register & book your stay: txla.org/LAUNCH*Offer valid for one registration per person.

As we celebrate Independence Day, the TLA office will be closed on Friday, July 3 and will reopen on Monday, July 6. We hope you have a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday weekend with family and friends.