Amending the library districts law. The law, which has led to the creation of three such districts already, has limitations which severely limit the number of areas that may create these districts. TLA seeks to lower to 50,000 the population of counties wherein districts can be created and to allow them to be created in areas that already have city-funded library service. Academic library purchasing issues. State purchasing laws currently hamper the ability of academic libraries to get the best price and value in library materials.
Salary upgrades for librarians and archivists.
TLA supports recommendations for salary increases for librarians and archivists as proposed by the State Auditor's Office as part of its proposed overall reclassification plan for all state employees. Further, TLA advocates support the increases in salaries for the State Librarian and Assistant State Librarian proposed in the Texas State Library and Archive Commission's budget request. Go forth and lobby This ambitious agenda of legislative activity for Texas libraries has a better than usual chance of success. But the true test of success will be if every librarian and library supporter in the state speaks up in support of these ideas with their senator and representative. This is no time to hope that your neighbors and colleagues will speak up for you and your patrons.