What a find!!! When we were leaving the capitol building and heading back towards the parking garage. We noticed the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. There was no way we could walk past it without going inside! So, we went in and were greeted by a super nice receptionist. I told her who I was and why I was there. She immediately told me that I needed to go up to the 4th floor to the library science collection. I wasn't sure what to expect. When we got to the room that held this collection, I wasn't real sure what I was looking for. Then I saw Christina Manz. I told her why I was there and she grew a large smile. She explained that this was essentially the librarian's library. They are a resource for professional materials and information to help develop, maintain, and grow libraries. This collection is also a perfect resource for library science students. Christina mentioned that any time we needed information and/or help with anything to call her and she can gather information and send it to us. In addition to the shelves and shelves of books, they provide continuing education opportunities for librarians. They have DVDs, webcasts, and live satellite teleconferences that librarians can obtain and use for staff development or CE credits. There are online courses addressing advocacy, public relations, fundraising, e-referencing services, youth programs, and more being offered through the Texas State Library. Also available are webinars on various topics. This is definitely a resource that needs to be shared with prospective librarians! The website for services for librarians is www.tsl.state.tx.us/librarians
Also, the phone number for Christina is 800-252-9386. What a gem!!
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