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APPENDIX D RESOURCES

The books and journal articles listed below are available through interlibrary loan from other libraries and from the library science and professional collections of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and your system office. Contact Anne Ramos at 1-800-252-9386 to borrow any of these items or other titles of interest to Texas library board members.

A number of publications produced by the Texas State Library are also available online at www.tsl.state.tx.us/pubs/. In addition, a list of useful resources and discussion lists for library staff can be found at www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/lsc/resources.html.

PRINT RESOURCES

Big Book of Library Grant Money 1998-99: Profile of Private and Corporate Foundation and Direct Corporate Givers Receptive to Library Grant Proposals. Chicago: American Library Association, 1998.

Boon, Belinda. The CREW Method: Expanded Guidelines for Collection Evaluation and Weeding for Small and Medium-Sized Public Libraries. Austin: Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 1995.

Brawner, Lee and Donald K. Beck, Jr. Determining Your Public Library's Future Size: A Needs Assessment and Planning Model. Chicago: American Library Association, 1996.

Cantarella, Gina Marie (Editor). National Guide to Funding for Libraries and Information Services, Fifth Edition. New York: The Foundation Center, 1999.

Childers, Thomas and Nancy A. Van House. What's Good?: Describing Your Public Library's Effectiveness. Chicago: American Library Association, 1993.

Children and the Internet: Guidelines for Developing Public Library Policy. Chicago: American Library Association, 1998.

Cirillo, Susan and Robert Danforth. Library Buildings, Equipment & the ADA: Compliance Issues and Solutions. Chicago: American Library Association, 1996.

Coyle, Karen. Coyle's Information Highway Handbook: A Practical File on the New Information Order. Chicago: American Library Association, 1997.

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Dancik, Deborah B. Building Blocks for Library Space: Functional Guidelines. Chicago: American Library Association, 1995.

Devries, Mary. New Robert's Rules of Order: The Essential Reference, 2nd edition. New York: NAL/Dutton, 1998.

Dolnick, Sandy, editor. Friends of Libraries Source Book, 3rd Edition. Chicago: American Library Association, 1996.

"Ethics Statement for Public Library Trustees." Public Libraries 24 (Winter 1985): 166.

Guidelines for Texas Public Libraries. Austin: Texas Library Association, 1992. (NOTE: this publication will be superceded by the new Standards for Texas Public Libraries. At the time this manual was printed, a draft of the new standards was available online at www.txla.org/groups/plstand/proposed.html.)

Hagloch, Susan B. Library Building Projects: Tips for Survival. Englewood: Libraries Unlimited, Inc., 1994.

Handbook for Public Library Trustees. 2nd ed. Harrisburg, PA: State Library of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Department of Education, 1983. (NOTE: 1993 is available).

Hayes, Robert M. Strategic Management for Public Libraries: A Handbook. Westport: Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., 1996.

Himmel, Ethel E. Planning for Results: A Public Library Transformation Process. (2 volumes) Chicago: American Library Association, 1998.

Intellectual Freedom Handbook, Fifth Edition. Austin: Texas Library Association, 1996. Available online at http://www.txla.org/pubs/ifhbk.html.

Intellectual Freedom Manual, Fifth Edition. Chicago: American Library Association, 1996.

Larson, Jeanette and Herman L. Totten. Model Policies for Small and Medium Public Libraries. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1998.

Library Laws of Texas 1999: A Compilation Through the 76th Legislature, 1999. Austin: Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 2000. Available online at www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/pubs/liblaws/.

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Mayo, Diane and Nelson, Sandra. Wired for the Future: Developing Your Library Technology Plan. Chicago: American Library Association, 1999.

McClure, Charles R. Planning and Role Setting for Public Libraries: A Manual of Options and Procedures. Chicago: American Library Association, 1987.

Nelson, Sandra, Ellen, Altman, and Mayo, Diane. Managing for Results: Effective Resource Allocation for Public Libraries. Chicago: American Library Association, 2000.

Peck, Robert S. Libraries, the First Amendment, and Cyberspace: What You Need to Know. Chicago: American Library Association, 2000.

Reed, Sally G. Small Libraries: A Handbook for Successful Management. Jefferson: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 1991.

Rochell, Carlton. Wheeler & Goldhor's Practical Administration of Public Libraries. Revised Edition New York: Harper, 1981.

Rubin, Renee. Avoiding Liability Risk: An Attorney's Advice to Library Trustees and Others. Chicago: American Library Association, 1994.

Sager, Donald J. Small Libraries: Organization & Operation, 3rd Edition. Fort Atkinson: Highsmith Press, 2000.

Salant, Priscilla and Don A. Dillman. How to Conduct Your Own Survey. New York: Wiley, 1994.

Sannwald, William. Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations, 3rd edition. Chicago: American Library Association, 1997.

Swan, James. Fundraising for the Small Public Library: A How To Do It Manual for Librarians. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1990.

Smith, Mark. Collecting and Using Public Library Statistics: A How To Do It Manual. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1995.

Smith, Mark. Internet Policy Handbook for Libraries. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1999.

Symons, Ann K. and Charles Harmon. Protecting the Right to Read: A How-To-Do-It Manual for School and Public Librarians. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1995.

Texas Library System: System Orientation Manual. Austin: Library Development Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 2000.

Texas Library Systems Act and Rules for Administering the Library System Act. Austin: Library Development Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 1999.

Texas Public Library Directory for 1999. Austin: Library Development Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 2000.

Texas Public Library Statistics for 1999. Austin: Library Development Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 2000.

Texas Public Library Summary for 1999. Austin: Library Development Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 2000.

Turner, Anne M. Getting Political: An Action Guide for Librarians and Library Supporters. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1997.

Van House, Nancy A., et.al. Output Measures for Public Libraries, second edition. Chicago: American Library Association, 1987.

Wolfe, Lisa A. Library Public Relations, Promotions, and Communications: A How-To-Do-It Manual. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1997.

Wood, Len. Commissioner's Little Handbook: A Portable Guide for Local Government Advisory Board Members. Rancho Palos Verdes: Training Shoppe, 1992.

Young, Virginia G. The Trustee of a Small Public Library, 5th edition. Chicago: American Library Association, 1995.

Young, Virginia G. The Trustee of a Small Public Library, 2nd edition. (Small Library Publication Series) Chicago: ALA, 1992.

Zweizig, Douglas, et al. The Tell It! Manual: The Complete Program for Evaluating Library Performance. Chicago: American Library Association, 1996.

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ORGANIZATIONS

This list of organizations includes state agencies, professional associations, and divisions within associations dedicated to the support of public librarians and public library lay leaders.

American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 800-545-2433
Fax: 312-944-3897
Email: ala@ala.org
Web Site: www.ala.org/

American Library Trustee Association
American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 800-545-2433 x2161
Fax: 312-944-3897
Email: alta@ala.org
Web Site: www.ala.org/alta/

FOLUSA
1420 Walnut Street, Suite 450
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 800-936-5872
Fax: 215-545-3821
Email: folusa@libertynet.org
Web Site: www.folusa.com/

Friends and Trustees Round Table
Texas Library Association
3355 Bee Cave Road, Suite 401
Austin, TX 78746-6763
Phone: 800-580-2852 or 512-328-1518
Fax: 512-328-8852
Email: tla@txla.org
Web Site: www.txla.org/

Library Development Division
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
P. O. Box 12927
Austin, TX 78711-2927
Phone: 512-463-5465
Fax: 512-463-8800
Web Site: www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/

Library Science Collection/TSLAC
P. O. Box 12927
Austin, TX 78711-2927
Phone: 800-252-9386 (in Texas) or 512-463-5494
Phone: 512-463-5494
Fax: 512-463-8800

Public Library Association
American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 800-545-2433 x5752
Fax: 312-280-5049
Email: pla@ala.org
Web Site: www.pla.org

Public Library Division
Texas Library Association
3355 Bee Cave Road, Suite 401
Austin, Texas 78746-6763
Phone: 800-580-2852 or 512-328-1518
Fax: 512-328-8852
Email: tla@txla.org
Web Site: www.txla.org/groups/pld/

Texas Library Association
3355 Bee Cave Road, Suite 401
Austin, TX 78746-6763
Phone: 800-580-2852 or 512-328-1518
Fax: 512-328-8852
Email: tla@txla.org
Web Site: www.txla.org/

Texas State Library and Archives Commission
P. O. Box 12927
Austin, TX 78711-2927
Phone: 512-463-5455
Email: pio@tsl.state.tx.us
Web Site: www.tsl.state.tx.us/

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TEXAS LIBRARY SYSTEMS

This list of Texas Library Systems includes directory information. Web addresses are included where applicable. A list of system staff with contact information is available on the Library Development Division web site at www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/publibs/members.html.

Alamo Area Library System
San Antonio Public Library
600 Soledad
San Antonio, TX 78205-1200
Phone: 210-207-2609
Fax: 210-207-2611
Web Site: www.aalstx.org/

Big Country Library System
Abilene Public Library
202 Cedar Street
Abilene, TX 79601
Phone: 915-676-6021
Fax: 915-676-6028
Web Site: www.abilenetx.com/apl/aplbcls.html

Central Texas Library System
Austin Public Library
P. O. Box 2287
Austin, TX 78768-2287
Phone: 512-499-7488
Fax: 512-499-7516
Web Site: http://www.ctls.net/

North Texas Regional Library System
1111 Foch Street Suite 100
Fort Worth, TX 76107-2931
Phone: 817-335-6076
Fax: 817-335-7145

Northeast Texas Library System
Nicholson Memorial Library
625 Austin Street
Garland, TX 75040-6365
Phone: 214-205-2566
Fax: 214-205-2767
Web Site: www.netls.org/

South Texas Library System
Corpus Christi Public Library
805 Comanche Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401-2715
Phone: 512-880-8915
Fax: 512-883-7463

Texas Panhandle Library System
Amarillo Public Library
P. O. Box 2171
Amarillo, TX 79189-2171
Phone: 806-378-3043
Fax: 806-378-9326
Web Site: http://www.hlc-lib.org/tpls/

Texas Trans-Pecos Library System
El Paso Public Library
501 North Oregon
El Paso, TX 79901-1195
Phone: 915-543-5418
Fax: 915-533-3556

West Texas Library System
Lubbock City-County Library
1306 Ninth Street
Lubbock, TX 79401-2708
Phone: 806-767-2858
Fax: 806-767-2856
Web Site: http://wtls.lib.tx.us/

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