Texas State Library

After visiting the libraries and special collections that Baylor has to offer, we ventured down to Austin to pay a visit to the Texas State Library.  Upon entering the library, you notice how beautiful of a building it is.  It truly is a spectacular building.

Something else that is spectacular about the building is up on the 4th floor.  It's the Library Science Collection.  Librarians know how expensive it is to purchase professional development materials and with budget cuts, we really dislike having to spend money on them.  Well, librarians no longer have to spend money on books to help with leadership, management, marketing, grand writing, books for teen, etc.  The Library Collection has them all and you can use them free of charge. 

Entering the Texas State Library

Christina Manz is the librarian for Library Science Collection.  You can request materials via phone or email, which have been provided on the sidebar.  You simply need to pay to have it shipped back to her.  She encouraged us to share our newly gained knowledge with fellow librarians.  The catalog is available online.

Christina also has a monthly newsletter and blog to keep Texas librarians up to date.  This is a great resource available for Texas librarians.  Let's spread the word!

Shawna checking out part of the collection