Standing Rules

C. AWARDS

1. Encourage the membership to solicit nominations through TLA district and unit contacts, website and electronic distribution list postings, and publications of TLA and other organizations.
2. Members of the Awards Committee and their employers / organizations cannot be considered for any awards being given during their tenure on the committee. 
3. Evaluate recipients of each award according to the following criteria:
   1. LIBRARIAN OF THE YEAR
      This award is given to a librarian who has provided extraordinary leadership or service within the library community in the past 12-18 months.  TLA membership is a requirement for this award.
   2. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
      This award is given to a librarian who demonstrates substantial leadership to the profession and provides outstanding and continuing service in one or more areas of the library profession.  TLA membership is a requirement for this award.
   3. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
      This award is given to a librarian in recognition of exemplary career in librarianship.  Considerations for the selection of award recipients should include an extended record of service,active participation in professional organizations, and demonstrated creative leadership and service to the library profession.
   4. OUTSTANDING SERVICES TO LIBRARIES AWARD
      This award, which can be given to an individual or to an organization, recognizes outstanding lay advocates of libraries. It may be given in relation to such activities as the advancement of library services, the promotion and development of sound library policies and standards, the successful advocacy of the library to the community, and a significant contribution to the promotion of library legislation, or active participation in TLA.
   5. WAYNE WILLIAMS LIBRARY PROJECT OF THE YEAR
      This award is made in recognition of the project that exemplifies the highest levels of achievement, professional standards, and inspiration to other libraries. Any library project in operation during the previous calendar year, in any type of library, may be recommended for this award. Nominations may be judged on the breadth of the project, as well as the extent to which a library has improved its service by means of the project described. A project which involves more than one library may be considered for this award. The award recipient(s) will be awarded a cash amount from the annual earnings of the Wayne Williams Fund, with the exact amount determined by the Executive Board.
   6. LIBRARIES CHANGE COMMUNITIES AWARD
      This award is given in recognition of a collaborative community effort to promote outstanding library-based initiatives in Texas. Its aim is to recognize good practices in any innovative library-related effort that involves community, demonstrates imagination and innovation, and has the potential to be developed and adapted elsewhere.  A community can be defined in the broad or narrow sense depending on the collaborative effort.  "Communities" could include schools, public libraries, TexShare community, friends groups, colleges, etc.
   7. BENEFACTOR(S) AWARD
      These awards are made in recognition of substantial donations  such as land, buildings, stocks, cash, and collections  by individuals, institutions, and foundations that have made a significant contribution to libraries and their programs.
4. Notify the Executive Director of award recipients.
5. Notify -- in strict confidence -- the nominators of all awards. Librarian of the Year, Distinguished Service, Lifetime Achievement, and Outstanding Services to Libraries award recipients will not be notified ahead of the formal presentation unless the Committee decides that awardees should be notified so that they may be present at Annual Conference.
6. Furnish texts of citations and lists of local media contacts to the Executive Director prior to Annual Conference.

1. Membership of this committee is composed of members of the Executive Board and one Unit Councilor, as provided for in BYLAWS Article X, Section 2. The Past President shall serve as the Chair of the Committee.
2. Unit or Committee chairs who submit a budget with an increase or decrease of ten percent (10%) or more from the prior year, must submit an explanation for that increase/decrease. If the Committee approves the request, this documentation must accompany the final budget proposal to the Executive Board and to Council.
3. Documentation explaining the reasoning behind assumptions made for anticipated income and expenditures shall be provided to Council at the time of the presentation of the proposed annual budget. Such documentation shall include, but not be limited to, the previous fiscal year budget and the actual expenditures made during the year.
4. Motions made in meetings requiring expenditures of TLA funds shall be referred to the Budget Committee. The Committee must report the motion to Council with recommendations before the close of the Council session.

1. Bylaws

1. Reviews and study the BYLAWS AND STANDING RULES, and recommends amendments and changes to either document to Council as provided in Article XVI of the Bylaws.
2. Receives and processes to the appropriate Council meeting all proposed amendments to the BYLAWS AND STANDING RULES received from members and units of the Association. The Committee will edit any proposed amendments to state them in proper form but will not change the intent of the proposed amendment.
3. Makes recommendations to Council regarding proposed amendments to the BYLAWS AND STANDING RULES.
4. Gives notice of proposed amendments to Bylaws/Standing Rules to the members of Council and/or membership in advance of the Council meeting when the proposed amendments will be considered.
5. Check the operating procedures of the Districts, Divisions, Round Tables, and Interest Groups to insure that they are not in conflict with the TLA Bylaws and Standing Rules.
6. Assures that all proposed amendments to the BYLAWS mailed for membership vote shall be accompanied by an information statement to provide a factual background or statements for and against the proposed changes as required in these STANDING RULES.

2. Resolutions

1. Receives all resolutions from members and units of the Association.
2. Puts all resolutions into proper form without making any substantive changes. This includes rewording the resolutions for clarity of intent in consultation with the maker or designee of the resolution. Where similar resolutions are offered, duplications are to be eliminated.

3. Motions/Resolutions

1. All motions pertaining to BYLAWS shall be referred to the Bylaws Committee prior to presentation to Council.
2. All motions with fiscal implications shall be referred to the Budget Committee for review and recommendation prior to presentation to Council.
3. All motions with legislative implications shall be referred to the Legislative Committee for review and recommendation prior to presentation to Council.
4. All resolutions must be received by the Committee at least six hours prior to presentation to Council and/or Membership. A three-hour limit is in effect when resolutions result from meetings held on the same day as Council.

1. The Conference Steering Committee shall:

1. Be composed of the President, Executive Director, Program chair, Local Arrangements chair, and Conference Manager;
2. Formulate policies and procedures relating to the Annual Conference;
3. Determine overall conference schedule, calendar, etc.

2. The Conference Program Committee shall:

1. Select with the approval of the President, the theme and general format of the Conference;
2. Select Conference speakers:
   1. (Contact (or invite) speakers;
   2. Write letters of confirmation and contracts with speakers;
   3. Obtain biographical information on speakers;
   4. Select hosts/hostesses for Conference speakers;
3. Inform Division and Round Table Chairs of the Conference theme and general format;
4. Report on Conference plans at Annual Assembly;
5. Receive and prepare material for the Conference's printed program.

3. Conference Local Arrangements Committee

The committee is responsible for handling all the logistics of the Annual Conference that are appropriate to the local level.

4. Non-affiliated Groups

The Executive Board and Conference Committees shall:

1. Affirm the present policy of an "open conference" and continue to consider the requests of non-affiliated groups for meetings at the Annual Conference;
2. Instruct the Conference Program chair to give absolute priority to TLA groups (Units) in the allocation of meeting times and locations;
3. Provide that any non-affiliated groups requesting conference facilities will be approved by the Conference Program chair and the Conference Manager. If there is any doubt that the group has goals compatible with TLA's goals, the group's request will be submitted to the TLA Executive Board for consideration;
4. Assess charges for audio-visual equipment provided by the conference facilities and for food and beverage;
5. Follow the same policies and procedures which govern all TLA group meetings; 

1. Coordinates TLA’s response to all types of disasters that severely affect libraries in Texas.
2. Raises funds to build the Disaster Relief Endowment
3. Prepares and distributes guidelines and the grant application form; determines from the TLA Executive Director the dollar amount available for grant award; and evaluates the application based on the following criteria:
   1. Extent of damage sustained
   2.  Impact on service;
   3. How the funds will be used;
   4. Availability of public and private funding (or insurance) to assist recovery efforts;
   5. Willingness to allow library’s name to be used in publicity efforts;
   6. Institutional members of TLA will receive an incremental increase in the grant award.
4. Provides training and resource materials on the prevention of disastes and on recovery strategies.
5. Notify the TLA Executive Board of the condition of libraries experiencing disasters and the grant amount needed to provide assistance.
6. Evaluates the effect of the grant award.

1. Work with District Chairs to develop a unified program.
2. Provide the following to the Districts at TLA Annual Conference and Annual Assembly:
   1. General TLA information;
   2. Sample programs for meetings in other Districts;
   3. Packets of information to include:
      1. Names of potential speakers;
      2. Sample agenda;
      3. National and State trends;
      4. Checklist of "do's" and "don'ts" for the District meetings;
      5. Calendar of Procedures.
3. Assist other chairs in promoting Association programs throughout the state.
4. Coordinate dates of District meetings.
   

1. Determine the focus of the grant program in collaboration with representatives of Highsmith, Inc.
2. Publicize the availability and timeline for the grant program through electronic discussion lists, workshops and meetings of librarians to ensure a broad-based pool of applicants.
3. Maintain the Highsmith Award grant process, including designing the application forms, evaluating the proposals, selecting the grant recipients; and notifying all applicants, the donor, and TLA executive director of the selection decisions.
4. Promote the marketing projects of current and past winners, encouraging Texas librarians to use and build upon the winner's successful ideas.

1. Work with the Legislative Committee to watch proposed legislation which would restrict or interfere with the selection and acquisition of materials and other professional activities of libraries.
2. Attempt to eliminate restrictions imposed on the use, or selection of library materials or selection judgment; receive requests for advice and assistance where freedom has been threatened or curtailed; and recommend action to the Executive Board where it appears necessary.
3. Encourage all libraries to develop a written statement of policy for the selection of library materials which includes an endorsement of the LIBRARY BILL OF RIGHTS.
4. Support an active educational program for librarians, trustees, and the general public regarding the LIBRARY BILL OF RIGHTS and ALA FREEDOM TO READ STATEMENT.
5. Advise others of the TLA position on issues of concern and cooperate with other organizations having similar concerns.
6. Promote the following policies:
   1. Legislation: TLA supports legislation at the federal, state, local, and school district level which tends to strengthen the position of libraries and other media of communication as instruments of knowledge and culture in a free society. The Association is also concerned with monitoring proposed legislation at the federal, state, local, and school district level which might restrict, prejudice, or otherwise interfere with the selection, acquisition, or other professional activities of libraries, as expressed in the American Library Association's LIBRARY BILL OF RIGHTS and FREEDOM TO READ STATEMENT;
   2. Interference: TLA is concerned with proposed or actual restrictions imposed by individuals, voluntary committees, or administrative authority on library materials or on the selection judgments, or on the procedures or practices of librarians;
   3. Materials Selection Policy: TLA believes that every library, in order to strengthen its own selection process and provide an objective basis for evaluation of that process, should develop a written official statement of policy for the selection of library materials;
   4. Education: TLAsupports the continuing education of librarians and the general public in understanding and implementing the philosophy inherent in the LIBRARY BILL OF RIGHTS and ALA FREEDOM TO READ STATEMENT;
   5. Liaison with Other Organizations: TLA, in order to encourage a united front in defending the right to read, shall cooperate with other organizations concerned with intellectual freedom.
7. Assist with the administration of the Sam Whitten Intellectual Freedom Fund. Applications for grants from the fund shall be considered initially by a review committee composed of the chair of the Intellectual Freedom Committee, the Executive Board Liaison to the IF Committee, and an additional member elected from and by the Intellectual Freedom Committee. Recommendations from this review committee shall be forwarded to the TLA Executive Board for final approval.
8. Administer the ProQuest Intellectual Freedom Award, a cash award, that may be presented annually to an individual, who within ten years prior to receipt of the award, has demonstrated commitment to Intellectual Freedom in Texas. Applications, available from the TLA Executive Office, will be reviewed by the Intellectual Freedom Committee which will forward the recipient's name to the TLA Executive Board and the Awards Committee. The award is to be presented during an Intellectual Freedom Committee sponsored-program/meeting at the TLA Annual Conference of the award year.
9. Publish the TLA Intellectual Freedom Handbook and review it annually for revisions.

1. Coordinate leadership development activities for the Texas Library Association
2. Develop a cadre of individuals for future leadership roles in the profession
3. Expand the diversity of leadership development activities
4. Increase the diversity of participants in leadership development activities
5. Track the leadership advancements of participants in leadership development activities
6. Plan leadership development activities such as the Leadership Development Institute which will include the selection of participants, publicity, program development and curriculum development, site selection, and fund raising.

1. Establish and maintain an effective network for contacting legislative representatives.
2. Keep the Association informed on state and federal legislation affecting libraries.
3. Promote legislative support for library legislation.
4. Work closely with the TLA Legal Counsel to examine existing laws and proposed legislation in order to make recommendations to the Executive Board.
5. Determine ways to cooperate with the state government agencies affecting library services.
6. Coordinate activities with the Washington, D.C., ALA Office through the TLA Legislative Committee chair.
7. Present requests for legislative positions to the Council or to the Executive Board in between Council meetings. Requests from only one type of library must come as a result of official action of the applicable Division.
8. Award the Sam Gerald Whitten Memorial Legislative Grant to cover the expenses of a delegate to attend the Texas Library Association's Legislative Day in Austin during the odd numbered years, and the American Library Association's Legislative Day in Washington, D. C. during an even numbered year.
9. Appoint as ex-officio, non-voting members the following, representatives of agencies and other organizations who have an interest in TLA's Legislative Programs as they are recommended by the TLA Executive Board.
10. Appoint as ex-officio, voting members all TLA Unit Legislative Chairs.

1. Consent to serve prior to election by TLA Executive Board to committee service.
2. Request funds in budget to provide information and ballots to membership.
3. Select the best qualified candidates for each office. Candidates from different types of libraries and from different geographic areas must be considered.
4. Contact the Executive Director to verify membership and participatory history before initial contact with the prospective candidates.
5. Provide relevant information to prospective candidates concerning the amount of travel, expenses, time, etc. required for service in an office before the candidates accept the nominations.
6. Obtain vita, short statements of TLA concerns or interests, and a 3 x 5 glossy photo for announcement of nominations and for the TLA official ballot. Nominations made by petition must be so indicated in the announcement but not on the official ballot.
7. Report to the Executive Board. Slate of nominees for office becomes public information at the time of the Committee's report.
8. Oversee the balloting process implemented by the Executive Director. 
   1. The name of the President-Elect is to be included on the ballot with a statement that no balloting for this office is necessary;
   2. Ballots must be distributed not less than six weeks prior to Annual Conference, and include a deadline for return of ballots not less than three weeks prior to Conference;
   3. Documentation of voter status must be maintained for six months after the election.
9. Assume all responsibilities for the conduct of the election not provided for in the Bylaws.
10. Observe the following calendar:
    1. Annual Conference --First meeting of Nominating Committee
    2. May to July --Consider and secure written acceptance of candidates.
    3. Before Annual Assembly --Report slate to Executive Board.
    4. Annual Assembly --Report on activities to Council
    5. September 1 --Receive the vita, picture and statement of concern from candidates
    6. December 1 --Deadline for written petition, vita, picture, and statement of concern for petition candidate
    7. February 1 --Finalize ballot
    8. Three weeks prior to Conference --Receive ballots completed by members
    9. Two weeks prior to Conference --Submit ballots to tellers and submit tellers report of counted ballots
11. Consider all meetings of the Nominating Committee closed under the definition of closed meetings in Article XIII, Section 3.
12. Members of the Nominating Committee cannot be considered for any office during their tenure on the Nominating Committee.

1. Develop and disseminate information about the profession to prospective librarians.
2. Provide a forum to research, monitor, discuss, and address diversity issues and trends in the profession and TLA.
3. Develop, identify, and disseminate information about effective practices for retaining librarians in libraries, in the profession, and in leadership roles in TLA.
4. Oversee the development and promulgation of guidelines that support the highest level of personal integrity and professional competence of librarians in Texas.
5. Support adherence to principles of due process and equity of opportunity in peer relations and personnel actions.
6. Regularly survey and review pertinent data for updating the minimum entry-level salaries for librarians with master’s degrees in library science and/or information science and recommend adoption and promotion of appropriate changes to the minimum level salaries.
7. Regularly determine if the continuing education needs of the membership are being met and make such recommendations as are necessary to ensure access to meaningful professional development, events, and opportunities.

1. Promote libraries and the maximum use of libraries and expansion of library services throughout Texas by encouraging strong community involvement, cooperative relationships among libraries of various types and non-library partners, and awareness of the strength, diversity, and important role of librarians and libraries of Texas..
2. Communicate the vision, mission, goals, objectives and priorities of the association to the membership and stakeholders.
3. Promote relationships and projects with library and related communities.
   
4. Generate promotional materials to attract diverse new and non-renewing members and other stakeholders to TLA and to encourage continuing members to retain their memberships.
5. Consult and assist with TLA committees, units, and affiliates on their materials and resources designed to support Texas libraries.
6. Assist in the creation of professional development, continuing education and training materials designed to educate librarians, library supporters and stakeholders in library and related public relations, marketing and advocacy projects and initiatives.
7. Promote and assist in the administration of the Branding Iron Award.
   

1. Publicizes the availability of scholarships, research grants, and other such awards as authorized or approved by the Executive Board(s). Monies are granted for research funds, for conference stipends, and for scholarships. Scholarships, research grants, and stipends are profiled in a flyer which is updated annually, based upon available funding and distributed no later than September of the year preceding the award.
2. Receives applications no later than the advertised date.
3. Evaluates the applications for scholarships using the following criteria:
   1. Strong interest in librarianship as a profession as demonstrated by plans to be a candidate for an ALA accredited Master's Degree in Library and/or Information Science.
   2. At least provisional admission prior to TLA Annual Conference to an ALA accredited school in Texas of the applicant's choice.
   3. Evidence of good academic scholarship during the last two years of college.
   4. Resident of Texas.
   5. Following the awarding of the scholarship, the recipient is required to maintain current student status in good standing for at least one subsequent semester.
   6. Membership in TLA.
4. Evaluates the applications for grants using the following criteria:
   1. Membership in TLA.
   2. Research must benefit libraries and improve services in libraries.
   3. The grant recipient(s) must submit by July 15 of the year following the awarding of the research grant a summary article for consideration for publication in the TEXAS LIBRARY JOURNAL.
5. Evaluates applications for other awards using criteria approved by the Executive Board(s).
6. Selects the most outstanding candidates by the Spring of each year.
7. Reports to the President and Executive Director.
8. Notify all the applicants of the status of their applications with a copy to the Executive Director.
9.  Makes all necessary announcements in TLA publications iwthin a month of notifying the applicants.
10. Uses the following procedures in transferring funds to recipients:
    
    1. The recipient will provide acknowledgement and acceptance in writing to the President.
    2. The recipient of a scholarship will provide proof of enrollment from the Library School to the Executive Director at the beginning of each semester.
    3. The Executive Director will send a check for the appropriate amount.
11. Coordinates the awarding of grants, scholarships, and stipends by TLA with appropriate notification of conference stipend winner two months prior to the event.
12.  Members of the Scholarship and Research Committee cannot be considered for a scholarship or research grant during their tenure on the committee.

1. Purpose
   1. The Texas Bluebonnet Program Committee coordinates the activities associated with the Texas Bluebonnet Award Program (TBA), which is jointly sponsored by the Texas Association of School Librarians and the Children's Round Table of TLA. This Committee administers a reading award program designed for Texas children in grades 3-6, who vote for a favorite book from a selected reading list prepared by the TBA Committee.
   2. The mission of the Texas Bluebonnet Award program, since 1979, is to promote reading by children in grades 3-6. Its goals are to introduce children to a variety of quality books, develop critical reading, honor and encourage imaginative authors.
2. Membership
   1. The Texas Bluebonnet Program Committee is composedof 11 members: the Texas Bluebonnet Coordinator, 10 members from CRT or TASL. These 10 members are appointed by the TLA Chair-Elect.
   2. Ex-officio, non-voting members are: the TLA Executive Director, the TLA Executive Board Liaison appointed by the TLA President-Elect, the TASL Chair, the CRT Chair, and the TBA Intern Coordinator.
3. Responsibilities
   1. Participates in guiding and directing the educational focus of the TBA Program.
   2. Publicizes the TBA selected reading list.
   3. Monitors the production and distribution of all publicity and promotional materials associated with the program.
   4. Assists in coordinating arrangements for the Awards ceremony at Annual Conference with the host unit for that particular year.
   5. Assists in monitoring the use of the TBA trademark/logo and apprise the TLA Executive Board of any infringements associated with its use.
   6. Creates activities that will generate publicity and promote the TBA.
   7. Participates in continuing education activities devoted to children’s reading habits.

1. Purpose
   1. The Texas Bluebonnet Selection Committee coordinates the activities associated with the Texas Bluebonnet Award Program (TBA), which is jointly sponsored by the Texas Association of School Librarians and the Children's Round Table of TLA. This Committee administers a reading award program designed for Texas children in grades 3-6, who vote for a favorite book from a selected reading list prepared by the Texas Bluebonnet Selection Committee.
   2. The mission of the Texas Bluebonnet Award program, since 1979, is to promote reading by children in grades 3-6. Its goals are to introduce children to a variety of quality books, develop critical reading, honor and encourage imaginative authors.
2. Membership
   1. The Texas Bluebonnet Selection Committee is composed of 11 members: the Texas Bluebonnet Coordinator, five members from CRT and five members from TASL. These 10 members represent each of the 10 TLA districts and are appointed by the TLA Chair-Elect.
   2. The 10 district representatives of the Texas Bluebonnet Selection Committee must be involved in the delivery of library services to children.
   3. Ex-officio, non-voting members are: the TLA Executive Director, the TLA Executive Board Liaison appointed by the TLA President-Elect, the TASL Chair, the CRT Chair, and the TBA Intern Coordinator.
3. Responsibilities
   1. Participates in guiding and directing the educational focus of the TBA Program in conjunction with the Texas Bluebonnet Program Committee.
   2. Prepares a selected reading list for the TBA Program, based on extensive reading and outside suggestions submitted to the Committee.
   3. Holds at least two book suggestion meetings each year to coincide with the TLA Annual Conference and Annual Assembly where members have an opportunity to suggest titles for consideration on the upcoming TBA master list. These meetings should be advertised to the general membership prior to the Conferences and in the Conference program.
   4. Assists with the production and distribution of all publicity and promotional materials associated with the program.
   5. Assists in coordinating arrangements for the Awards ceremony at Annual Conference with the host unit for that particular year.
   6. Assists in monitoring the use of the TBA trademark/logo and apprise the TLA Executive Board of any infringements associated with its use.
   7. Participates in annual continuing education activities devoted to the issues of literary quality and merit, materials selection, and intellectual freedom.

1. Promote and provide assistance to the Texas Book Festival, as needed, including publicizing the Texas Book Festival to the library community and helping to broaden the participation throughout the state in Festival activities.
2. Organize and staff the Texas Library Association booth annually during the Texas Book Festival.
3. Assist with the design of a Texas Book Festival booth during TLA Annual Conference.
4. Design and deliver workshops for Texas librarians interested in applying for Texas Book Festival funds.
5. Maintain the Texas Book Festival grant process including the design of application criteria, forms, and scoring processes as well as the annual review and selection of grant applications.

1. Purpose: The Texas Media Awards Committee coordinates the activities associated with the Texas Media Awards Program (TMA), which is jointly sponsored by the Media and Related Technologies Round Table (M(RT)²) and the Texas Library Association. This Committee administers an annual competition to promote excellence in amateur media production in Texas.
2. Membership: 
   1. The Texas Media Awards Committee is composed of six members appointed at-large and six members of M(RT)^2.
   2. Ex-officio, non-voting members are the TLA Executive Director, a liaison from the TLA Executive Board who is appointed by the TLA President and the Chair of M(RT)².
3. Responsibilities
   1. Administer the annual competition and monitor the production and distribution of all publicity and promotional materials associated with the program.
   2. Arrange for the posting of contest information on the TLA website. The entries will be sent to the TLA address listed on the contest forms. Each entry must be accompanied by a self-addressed postcard to confirm receipt of the entry. A log of entries will be maintained by the TMA chair. No entries will be returned.
   3. Arrange for qualified, impartial individuals to judge the entries and select the award winners.
   4. Select the "Bob Bennett Best of Show Award" from the top entry in each category.
   5. Coordinate arrangements for the Awards ceremony at Annual Conference.
   6. Assist in monitoring the use of the TMA trademark/logo and apprise the TLA Executive Board of any infringements associated with its use.

1. Purpose: The Tocker Foundation Committee coordinates the activities associated with the Tocker Foundation grant program, which awards cash grants to small public libraries serving predominantly rural populations. This Committee assists the Foundation Board in the annual review and recommendation for funding grant applicants.
2. Membership
   1. The Tocker Foundation Committee is composed of the Chair, one member of the Public Libraries Division, one member of the Small Community Libraries Round Table, one member of the Automation and Technology Round Table, and one other at-large member.
   2. Ex-officio, non-voting members are the TLA Executive Director and a liaison from the TLA Executive Board.
   3. Members of the Tocker Foundation Committee cannot submit an application for Tocker Foundation funding for their institution during their tenure on the Committee.
3. Responsibilities
   1. Assist the Tocker Foundation Board in the publication, evaluation, and recommendation of grant awards to small public libraries serving rural populations.
   2. Hold at least three meetings each year. Two such meetings will coincide with the TLA Annual Conference and Annual Assembly and one meeting as needed to accommodate the grant cycle of the Foundation.
   3. Provide expertise and advice to the Tocker Foundation Board on the award criteria and application process.

1. The purpose of this committee is to award grant funds from the Christina B. Woll Memorial Fund to libraries for the purchase of children's books.
2. Chair and committee members are appointed by the TLA President.
3. The committee shall:
   1. Advertise the grants and set a deadline for applications
   2. Select recipients of the grants based on the following information:
      1. The applying library is located in Texas and includes children under the age of twelve (12) in its service populations.
      2. The description of the library, its current holdings, and the population it serves.
      3. Information about the total library budget for purchase of all materials.
      4. The name(s) of the persons(s) who will be selecting and purchasing the books.
      5. A listing of all relevant library staff members with professional qualifications.
4. Recipients of the grants will furnish the chair of the Woll Committee with a report detailing expenditure of the funds, accompanied by supporting documentation, such as invoices. Special bookplates will be furnished for the books purchased through grants.
5. The TLA Executive Director will notify the chair of the dollar amount available for grant award each year.