2026 Resolutions
2025 was hard for a lot of reasons. Among those was the changes the Texas
government made to the laws governing public education as a whole and public school
library collections in specific. To say that SB13 has dominated my time and mind for
this school year is an understatement. Using a dedicated time/task tracker has proven
beyond doubt with concrete data just how much my library program has changed.
For instance, by the mid-year mark I normally would have met with two classes a week
on average doing various lessons, projects, and research topics. Last semester I saw
one class about every two weeks. This change is upsetting because it feels so
unnecessary. Students on my campus are actively being denied access to library time in
their classes so I can dedicate large swaths of my time to ensuring that my campus is
not the reason my school district is out of compliance with the law. Unnecessary
because we do have strong collection development policies that we hold to and we are
all trained education professionals who know our communities and have built solid
collections that serve and maintain both.
So, the resolutions. What can I do to be more positive and proactive this year within the
confines of these new laws? Here are the three things I have decided on:
- Be informed and aware of the laws and potential changes on the horizon.
- Take an active role in helping others understand these laws and how to comply and serve stakeholders.
- To advocate on behalf of libraries and librarians to show all the awesome ways we serve all of our patrons.
Curated Consulting is here to help you make resolutions about your own libraries.
Please reach out to us to schedule consultations or trainings. Here’s to a happy and
productive 2026!
