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A Texas-Sized A Texas-Sized Collaboration:Collaboration:
The TexShare Card The TexShare Card and Loan Star and Loan Star
Libraries ProgramsLibraries Programs
Ann Mason & Wendy Clark
Texas State Library & Archives Commission
IntroductionIntroduction
Wendy Clark, State Grants Administrator, Library Development Division
Ann Mason, TexShare Coordinator, Library Resource Sharing Division
LogisticsLogistics
Number of sites
Questions
Microphones
Packets
Evaluations
CE Certificates
ObjectivesObjectives Gain a basic understanding of the Loan Star Libraries and TexShare Card programs
Learn how the TexShare Card program assists Texas academic and public library users
Learn how to make positive impact in your communities by participating in the programs
AgendaAgenda TexShare Overview
TexShare Card program
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Programs inter-relationship
Loan Star Libraries overview
Loan Star Libraries grant management
Questions?Questions?
TexShare Consortium TexShare Consortium OverviewOverview
Statewide library resource sharing consortium
Participating institutions are the 700 academic, public, & medical libraries in the state
TexShare is a program of the Texas State Library & Archives Commission (TSLAC) in partnership with Texas libraries
TexShare services are designed to help each member library fulfill its unique mission
TexShare is a member-driven program
TexShare Programs & TexShare Programs & ServicesServices
TexShare Card Program
TexShare Database Program
K-12 TexShare Database Program
Library of Texas Service
TExpress Courier/ILL Program
TexShare Education Services
TexShare Communications
TexShare BenefitsTexShare Benefits
Offers significant cost savings to individual libraries
Delivers quality information resources that enhance education, health, and economic well being across Texas
Enables information exchange among all Texans to ensure lifelong learning
TexShare Benefits, TexShare Benefits, cont.cont.
Statewide purchasing of electronic databases ensures the lowest price to maximize the purchasing power of library budgets
Reduces the cost of transporting library materials around the State
TexShare Card TexShare Card ProgramProgram
The TexShare card program is a reciprocal borrowing program. It’s designed to allow the registered users of participating TexShare member institutions to directly borrow materials from the libraries of other participating institutions. Registered users obtain a TexShare Card from their home library before checking out materials from other participating libraries.
Key PointsKey Points
Card program is free (supplies are furnished)
Key PointsKey Points
Libraries are allowed to set their own lending policies for TexShare borrowers, which may differ from those in place for local patrons
Key PointsKey Points
Library loss rates are less than 0.5%
Key PointsKey Points
Over 500 public & academic libraries participate in the TexShare Card Program
Key PointsKey Points
Public libraries who participate benefit in Loan Star funds
Impact on Your Impact on Your CommunityCommunity
Program directly benefits your patrons, who can visit other libraries throughout the state
Impact on Your Impact on Your CommunityCommunity
Enables information exchange among all Texans to ensure lifelong learning
How Do I Join?How Do I Join?
Read the TexShare Card Program Agreement.
Designate your TexShare Card Program Liaison.
Complete the online application form.
After you complete the form, a screen will appear that verifies the registration. You will also automatically be sent to the TexShare Card Program Participation Agreement form.
Print out the TexShare Card Program Participation Agreement form.
Be sure the form is signed and mail it to the address on the form.
TexShare CardTexShare Card
TexShare Card TexShare Card BrochureBrochure
How Do I Issue a How Do I Issue a TexShare Card?TexShare Card?
Registered patron or staff member at your library
Patron in “good standing”
Include expiration date (1 year)
How Do I Honor a How Do I Honor a TexShare Card?TexShare Card?
Ask for photo ID
Check expiration date
Either issue one of your cards
Or validate TexShare card with a barcode & enter user information in your system
Sample Press ReleaseSample Press Release Included in your packet:[Name of Town] Residents now have Access to Materials at more than 500 libraries throughout Texas
TexShare Card Program has greatly expanded services to all who use the [Library]
[Library] patrons are now free to borrow materials from library collections all across Texas by using a special library card called the TexShare card. The card is accepted in a wide variety of public and academic libraries, allowing borrowers in good standing access to hundreds of books, videos, CDs and other materials. There are no fees attached to the TexShare Card.
To qualify for a TexShare card, one must be a registered library cardholder in good standing of the [Library]. Once issued, TexShare cardholders must observe the lending policies of participating libraries. More than 500 hundred libraries in Texas currently participate in the TexShare Card program.
The value and uniqueness of the TexShare card allows libraries to offer infinitely more resources to many more people not only in [Name of Town], but people throughout Texas. A library card from [Library], in combination with the new TexShare Card, is your ticket to a powerful network of library resources in Texas. To learn which libraries participate in the TexShare Card program, visit http://www.texshare.edu/generalinfo/about/programs.html.
The TexShare card is a component of TexShare, a service from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission that encourages cooperation and resource sharing between Texas libraries to fulfill the information needs of all Texans.
In addition to the TexShare card, the [Library] also offers [additional paragraph
about your services].
Questions?Questions?
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TexShare Card vs. TexShare Card vs. Loan Star Loan Star LibrariesLibraries
TexShare Card Program is a reciprocal borrowing program that allows registered users of participating academic, public & medical libraries to directly borrow materials from the libraries of other participating institutions; administered by the Library Resource Sharing Division
Loan Star Libraries is a direct state aid program that supplements local funding to strengthen public libraries statewide; administered by the Library Development Division
Now in its fifth year, Loan Star Now in its fifth year, Loan Star Libraries is the direct state aid Libraries is the direct state aid grant program for Texas public grant program for Texas public libraries. libraries.
Loan Star Libraries is Loan Star Libraries is predicated on a partnership predicated on a partnership between the state of Texas and between the state of Texas and local communities.local communities.
Loan Star LibrariesLoan Star LibrariesOverviewOverview
Program Program EligibilityEligibility
All legally established public libraries in Texas that meet the Minimum Standards for Accreditation of Public Libraries in the State Library System are eligible to receive funding under the Loan Star Libraries program.
Program FormulaProgram Formula
The amount of money a library receives depends on:
Amount of the Loan Star Libraries appropriation Number of eligible public libraries Local expenditures for the operation and maintenance of the library Presence of non-resident fees or participation in TexShare Card Program
3 levels of funding with built-in incentives to encourage public libraries to offer statewide access:
Level 1: highest funding level - library does not charge a non-resident fee, which means they agree to serve any Texas resident on an equal basis (don’t need a TexShare Card to borrow materials)
Level 2: second highest funding level - library participates in the TexShare Card program and charges a non-resident fee
Level 3: lowest funding level - library does not participate in the TexShare Card program and charges a non-resident fee
Funding LevelsFunding Levels
Loan Star LibrariesLoan Star Libraries2006 Facts2006 Facts
The smallest grant awarded $63
The largest grant awarded
$224,865
Number of libraries receiving the highest level of funding
428 80%
Grantees receiving a grant between $1,000 and $4,999
454
85%
Public libraries dropping non-resident fees
9
2%
Public libraries not charging non -resident fees
427
80%
Public libraries charging non-resident fees
107
20%
Public libraries joining the TexShare Card Program
378
71%
Total Loan Star Libraries
534
Grant Program Grant Program ManagementManagement
Loan Star Libraries is a statefunded grant program.
Grantees must do performance and financial reporting to remain in good standing.
Program Web SiteProgram Web Site
Performance Performance ReportingReporting
Financial ReportingFinancial Reporting
Annual Status Update Annual Status Update
Grant Grant Management Key Management Key
PointsPoints
State aid can be used for any public library operating expense
Libraries should be able to document impact to their communities (in most cases)
Grant Grant Management Key Management Key
PointsPoints
Loan Star Libraries funds are intended to supplement, not replace, local funding.
Grant Grant Management Key Management Key
PointsPoints
Remember…Remember…
If your library states that they serve non-residents for free, then library services to Texas residents must be offered on the same basis as services to resident customers.
Impact on Your Impact on Your CommunityCommunity
LSL provides incentives for libraries to expand access to their libraries.
From FY2002 to FY2006, 101 Texas public libraries dropped their non-resident fees.
80% of Texas public libraries now do not charge non-residents to use their library.
Impact on Your Impact on Your CommunityCommunity
Loan Star Libraries has impacted Texas communities in many ways:
Libraries offer additional service hours, materials, special programming, ESL & workforce training projects, and services that otherwise they could not fund
Sample Press ReleaseSample Press Release Included in your packet:
[Library Name] receives a [amount] grant through Loan Star Libraries
[City] - The [Library Name] recently received a [amount] grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission through Loan Star Libraries, the direct state aid program for Texas public libraries.
The [Library Name] plans to use the grant to [describe improvement and how it will benefit residents in your community]. According to Library Director [Name], [quote about how you feel about receiving the grant, how the funding addresses a need the library has had, etc.].
Each year Loan Star Libraries grants fund about 535 public libraries across the state. Libraries can use the funding however they wish, with few exceptions, to meet the needs of their communities. Notes State Librarian Peggy D. Rudd, "Loan Star Libraries represents the state’s investment in the educational and cultural enrichment that public libraries provide." Now in its fifth year, Loan State Libraries has distributed almost $14 million to Texas public libraries.
The [Library Name] offers a variety of services. [Additional paragraph outlining those services, hours of operation, etc.].
Questions?Questions?
More InformationMore Information
TexShare Card Program Web page:
http://www.texshare.edu/programs/card/
Email: [email protected]
Loan Star Libraries Web page:
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/funding/loanstar/
Email: [email protected]
Wrap-UpWrap-Up
Evaluations
CE Certificates
