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Lesesne, Teri S. – Journal of Children's Literature, 2007
In this article, the author describes the Texas Bluebonnet Award (TBA), a program designed and implemented in Texas to encourage children to read more, explore a variety of current books, develop powers of discrimination, and identify their favorite books (www.txla.org/groups/tba/about.html). TBA began in 1979 through the effort of Dr. Janelle…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Awards, Home Schooling, Public Libraries
Texas State Library, Austin. Dept. of Library Development. – 1987
This guide to the administration of the Library Systems Act for the State of Texas begins by presenting the text of the Library Systems Act. The relevant regulations from the Texas Administrative Code are then provided, covering such topics as standards for accreditation of a major resource system of libraries, minimum standards for accreditation…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Criteria, Library Networks, Library Standards
Texas State Library, Austin. Dept. of Library Development. – 1988
This guide to the administration of the Library Systems Act for the State of Texas begins by presenting the text of the Library Systems Act. The relevant regulations from the Texas Administrative Code are then provided, covering such topics as standards for accreditation of a major resource system of libraries, minimum standards for accreditation…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Criteria, Library Networks, Library Standards
Texas State Library, Austin. – 1982
This booklet provides background information about the Texas library system for both new and experienced system advisory council members and lay representatives. It is noted that most of the material included was previously distributed at the 1980 System Advisory Council Conference. Five sections are presented: (1) "The Public Library and the…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Check Lists, Governing Boards, Library Cooperation
Texas State Library, Austin. – 1979
This annual report consists of two major sections--the system staff and programs of the state's ten library systems, and the summary budget analysis. Information provided for each of the ten systems includes the address, telephone number, name of system coordinator of the interlibrary loan office and a directory of staff members; names and…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Budgets, Charts, County Libraries
Scheppke, Jim, Ed. – 1984
Intended as an orientation guide, this manual presents information on library network operations for use by staff and advisory council members of the Texas Library System. The first chapter describes the role of systems in public library development in Texas, with a delineation of the history of Texas library systems, a chronology of related…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Guidelines, Library Administration, Library Networks
Rudd, Peggy Jemelka – 1982
Originally designed as a summer program to be offered through the network of bookmobiles and rural public libraries in the state, the Texas Reading Club is now also promoted year round by school and institutional libraries to encourage young readers and to acquaint them with libraries and their services. A theme, formats and ideas, and basic…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Library Services, Library Skills
Texas State Library, Austin. Dept. of Library Development. – 1992
Data in this report were derived from the 1991 annual reports submitted by public libraries in Texas and reflect each library's local fiscal year. The report begins with general information about the Texas State library system, including addresses of agencies and names of administrative personnel. A directory of public libraries and branches is…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Graphs, Income, Librarians
Arbelbide, Cindy Lea – 1986
Designed as a guide for the children's portion of a library's year-long Texas Sesquicentennial program, this manual includes program ideas and materials for younger children, parents, and volunteers. The divisions of the 1986 Texas Reading Club are listed, and a sample registration form, junior librarian's list of duties, and volunteer…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Commercial Art, Culture, Elementary Secondary Education
Smith, Mark; And Others – 1992
This manual is intended to help people working in local libraries collect and report statistics about what they do and complete the Texas State Library annual report form. Texas uses the annual reports to determine whether local libraries are eligible for membership in the Texas library system. Definitions and explanations are given for…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Annual Reports, Data Collection, Eligibility
Crosby, Barbara S. – 1992
This summative evaluation of the Public Library Services to Disadvantaged Populations Grant program describes how the grant program is meeting its stated objectives, how it is contributing to library development in Texas, and how Texas State Library activities and policy impact the program. The Texas State Library initiated this grant program with…
Descriptors: Adults, Disadvantaged, Eligibility, English (Second Language)
Texas State Library, Austin. Dept. of Library Development. – 1990
Composed of forms outlining specific activities funded by the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) in Texas, this annual report for fiscal year 1990 opens with summaries and fiscal breakdowns of programs funded by LSCA Titles I, II, and III. The remainder of the document contains project reports and system evaluation reports for: (1) Title…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Disabilities, Disadvantaged, Grants
Texas State Library, Austin. – 1989
Composed of forms outlining specific activities funded by the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA), this annual report for FY 1989 opens with summaries and fiscal breakdowns programs funded by LSCA Titles I, II, and III. The remainder of the document contains project reports and system evaluation reports for: (1) Title I--Areas Without…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Disabilities, Disadvantaged, Grants