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Tocker recognized for Portal to Texas History use

Tocker Foundation-funded pages on UNT’s Portal to Texas History hit 15M+ search hits, boosting access to rare Texas newspapers and archives.
Portal to Texas History Award to Tocker Foundation in recognition of reaching over 15 million uses of historic newspapers.
November 29, 2024

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Darryl Tocker reappointed as Commissioner of TSLAC

Darryl Tocker reappointed to second term as Commissioner to the Texas Sate Library and Archives Commission.
Darryl Tocker smiling in acceptance ceremony at the Office of the Texas Governer swearing in as Comissioner.
November 25, 2024

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Tocker Welcomes New Board Members

The Tocker Foundation is pleased to welcome new board members, Laura Tocker, Rachel Tocker and Mark Smith.
September 24, 2024

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H-E-B Raises $375,000 to Support Texas Libraries’ Fight for Intellectual Freedom

H-E-B raises $375K for Texas Library Association’s Right to Read coalition, supporting intellectual freedom and opposing book bans in Texas libraries.
H-E-B grocery storefront supports Texans for the Right to Read
August 22, 2024

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State of America’s Libraries Report

Discover the key trends and challenges shaping libraries today in the State of America’s Libraries Report 2024 by the ALA.
July 15, 2024

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How to report censored books and materials

ALA provides confidential support against censorship to promote intellectual freedom.
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March 15, 2024

Intellectual Freedom

What’s a book sanctuary?

Chicago Public Library establishes themselves as a book sanctuary and invites others to join.
The book sanctuary
November 17, 2023

Intellectual Freedom

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Rise against censorship

Libraries: Defenders of Rights & Community Pillars
November 14, 2023

Intellectual Freedom

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Book ban movement

November 14, 2023

Intellectual Freedom

Share books not hate

A simple infographic on the benefits of sharing books not hate.
October 16, 2023

Intellectual Freedom

Video presentation to The Whole Community Library with Mark Smith

Presentation on handling book bans from Texas State Library
October 3, 2023

Intellectual Freedom

Reserve your spot for acclaimed author Neil Gaiman’s watch party

Celebrating Neil Gaiman, with live insights on his works.
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September 21, 2023

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