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1909-2009: A Century of Service to Texas

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The Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, located in Austin, is the headquarters of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Other agency facilities include the State Records Center and the Sam Houston Regional Library & Research Center in Liberty, Texas.

The mission of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission is to preserve the record of government for public scrutiny, to secure and make accessible historically significant records and other valuable resources, to meet the reading needs of Texans with disabilities, to build and sustain statewide partnerships to improve library programs and services, and to enhance the capacity for achievement of individuals and institutions with whom we work. For over a 100 years we have served the informational needs of Texas...Read more

TSLAC NEWS

Former First Lady Laura Bush to participate in TSLAC Literary Landmark Ceremony
Former U.S. and Texas First Lady Laura Bush will be the guest speaker and presenter at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission's dedication ceremony of the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building as a National Literary Landmark, on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at 11 a.m. The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations issued the designation to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for the use of its library resources and archives for the research and inspiration of prominent Texas authors...Read more.

New statewide interlibrary loan system to provide better sharing of library materials
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission, assisted by its Interlibrary Loan Task Force, has selected a new statewide interlibrary loan system, improving service to library customers in more than 500 Texas public libraries. TSLAC has selected the WorldCat/Navigator platform from the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) to be the basis for interlibrary loan in Texas public libraries. Interlibrary loan provides a tool for libraries throughout Texas to share items such as books, CDs, DVDs, and journals in order to better serve...Read more.

TSLAC, DIR host E-Records conference
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) and the Department of Information Resources (DIR) will host the E-Records 2009 conference, for state government officials involved in the management of electronic records on Friday, November 6, at 8 a.m. The conference themed Best Practices for Managing Digital Information, will be held at The Commons Center at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus of the University of Texas at Austin...Read more.

TSLAC NOTEBOOK

Reference, Archives and Genealogy moves to first floor
The Texas State Archives and Reference and Information Center of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission have moved from Room 300 on the third floor, and are now operating in newly renovated first floor locations in the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building. The Texas Family Heritage Research Center (Genealogy) is operating temporarily out of the Reference and Information Center on the first floor until its second floor permanent location is operational in early 2010. Other TSLAC operations such as Human Resources and the Executive Offices have relocated to the second floor.....Read more.

Renovation causes temporary change to services
Renovation of the historic Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building is underway. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission will remain open for business during the renovation, but some services and collections have changed and will be limited during this period. We appreciate your patience during the renovation, which is expected to be complete in the spring of 2010. Before you visit please call (512) 463-5455 or click here for more detailed information about available times and services.

TSLAC Centennial Celebration
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The act creating the Texas Library and Historical Commission became effective March 19, 1909, when Governor Thomas M. Campbell signed the bill that created and directed the new agency to aid and encourage public libraries and collect materials related to Texas history...Read more.