The Bryan + College Station Public Library System lives up to its stated vision, “to engage, enlighten, empower, and inform life-long learners in the Brazos Valley” through the 2024 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association (TMLDA,) an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League, for outstanding contributions to its communities.
According to Bea Saba, Library Director, “This is our 2nd year in a row receiving this award and we’re truly grateful to continue to provide the best services to our community.”
Of the 542 public libraries in Texas, only 102 received this award, placing the BCS Library System in the top 19% of public libraries in the state.
The Achievement of Library Excellence Award is open to TMLDA member library directors and the libraries they represent. To receive the award, a library must support standards of excellence in the following 10 categories:
- Services to underserved populations through outreach, special programs, collaborations with other organizations, or special collections.
- Innovative and effective marketing materials highlighting services and publicity about specific library programs.
- Collaboration with community organizations.
- Enhanced service to the public either through an increase in service or additional type of services.
- Literacy support for all ages.
- Digital inclusion through public internet access, digital literacy training, and online library services.
- Workforce development support.
- Cultural, topical, and educational programming for adults and families.
- Professional training opportunities for staff at all levels.
- Other services demonstrating excellent service to the community.
Since 1966, TMLDA has served to promote the public library profession, improve the methods of library service delivery, and maintain high standards of professional ethics.
