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TLA's Libraries Transform Texas Podcast — 84 episodes

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1

Two Decades of Expanding Access to Knowledge

2

Library Joy and the Power of Belonging with Mychal the Librarian

3

Beyond the Book Fair: Strategies to Stretch Your Library Budget

4

How School Libraries Are Powering STEM Learning

5

Connecting Communities to Opportunity: How Libraries Power Workforce Development

6

Cultivating Community: A Preview of the 2026 TLA Annual Conference

7

Uncovering the Truth: How Curiosity Changes Stories—and Lives

8

Serving Texas Libraries: A Conversation with TLA’s 2026 Board Candidates

9

Leadership in Focus: Conversations with TLA’s President-Elect Candidates

10

Cozy, Connected, and Creative: Supporting Community Through the Winter Months

11

Transforming Access: A Conversation on Read & Publish Agreements

12

From Supporters to Changemakers: Why Every Library Needs a Friends Group

13

Finding Impact in School Librarianship: Showing Value, Celebrating Success

14

Guiding the First Year: Inside the Role of a First-Year Experience Librarian

15

Building Futures: How Libraries Are Reaching Opportunity Youth

16

Partnering for Success: Building Strong K–16 Library Partnerships

17

Voices for All: Enhancing Library Services for Bilingual Communities

18

A New Chapter: Strengthening Community and Leadership at TLA

19

Maximizing Your TLA Conference Experience

20

Stepping Up: Leadership, Learning & Library Life

21

Mindfulness Matters: Strategies to Combat Stress and Burnout

22

News from the Texas State Library & Archives Commission: A Conversation with State Librarian Gloria Meraz

23

The Evolving Role of Medical Librarians: A Conversation with Katie Prentice

24

Exploring the World of Horror: A Conversation with Author Johnny Compton

25

Bridging the Digital Divide: A Conversation with Bertha Gomez

26

Building a Strong PTA Partnership: A Conversation with Anna Skalka

27

Championing Representation and Intellectual Freedom: A Conversation with Da'Taeveyon Daniels

28

Spicing Up Your Library Programs: A Conversation with Maggie Dumont

29

Graphic Storytelling in Libraries: A Conversation with Moni Barrette

30

Empowering Literacy: A Conversation with John Trischitti

31

Unveiling Literary Worlds: A Conversation with Tomi Adeyemi

32

Reflections on the Texas Book Festival: A Conversation with Marianne DeLeon

33

Educational Empowerment: A Conversation with Howard Marks and Angela Gaule

34

Science in the Library: an interview with Caleb Kraft

35

Joys of Rural Librarianship: A Conversation with Elsie Purcell

36

Get inspired at the TCAL Conference!

37

Banned Books Week: Interview with Llano Champions of the Right to Read

38

#FReadom Fighters: An interview with Becky Calzada and Carolyn Foote for Banned Books Week

39

Banned Books Week Under Fire: Surviving a Challenge

40

Pro tips for TLA's new Members Only area and TLA Engage

41

Tips on Submitting a Successful TLA 2024 Conference Proposal

42

Summer Reads with Humor Writer Wendi Aarons

43

Passive Programming Ideas for School Libraries

44

Let’s Talk Story Walk: Passive Programming for Public Libraries

45

How Digital Navigators in public libraries help narrow the digital divide

46

First time at the TLA conference? What to know before you go.

47

TALL Texans: Let's Talk about Content

48

TALL Texans: Where to find funding

49

Hidden Gems of the TLA 2023 Annual Conference

50

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for TALL Texans

51

TLA's Librarian of the Year: Engaging students with gaming clubs, Magic the Gathering, eSports and more

52

How to apply to TALL Texans! New application portal, logistics and more.

53

Setting Up High School Students for Success in College and Beyond

54

Top reasons to be a TLA member and attend the TLA Annual Conference

55

Libraries Transform Texas Week Part 2: Hedgie's Adventures at Barbara Bush Branch Library

56

Libraries Transform Texas Week Part 1: Amarillo Public Library's AMA-CON

57

Banned Books Week 2022, Part 2

58

Banned Books Week 2022, part I

59

Marketing Your Skill Sets

60

Friends of the Library groups and how they support public libraries

61

Holding Summer Programs at Your School Library

62

TALL Texans and What It Can Do for You

63

It’s National Library Week! We visit Patrick Heath Public Library in Boerne. You can check out cake pans with different shapes, learn about historic recipes and more.

64

Hidden Gems of the TLA 2022 Annual Conference

65

Switching Gears: Changing Library Careers (Part 2)

66

Switching Gears: Changing Library Careers (Part 1)

67

Living Beyond Borders: Interview with author and editor Margarita Longoria

68

The Benefits of Being a TLA Member; and Who's Who on Your TLA Staff

69

Let’s Move in Libraries: Public Library Initiatives for Healthy Living

70

Plano Public Library community outreach for #LibrariesTransformTX week

71

Hispanic Heritage Month Author Interview with Adrianna Cuevas

72

Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read

73

A Conversation with Mark Smith, State Librarian and TSLAC Director

74

School Libraries Fall 2021: What Will the "New Normal" Look Like?

75

Summer Reading! Connecting with children during summer break.

76

An interview with children's book author and illustrator Aram Kim

77

TLA Reading List Committees from the Children's Roundtable

78

Hidden Gems of the TLA 2021 Annual Conference

79

Talking Library Books: Librarian Tales: Funny, Strange and Inspiring Dispatches from the Stacks with Author William Ottens

80

What Makes a Successful Branding Iron Award Entry? Learn from past winners.

81

How Public Libraries Responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic

82

TLA Reading List Committees from the Young Adult Round Table

83

How School Libraries Pivoted in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Libraries Transform Texas Podcast Trailer: Meet Our Team