Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Gale and TSLAC Provide Texans Access to More Than 19,000 Free Online Courses for Personalized Learning and Upskilling

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas and FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To support workforce development and lifelong learning, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is collaborating with Gale, part of Cengage Group, to provide public libraries across Texas with access to Gale Presents: Udemy via TexShare.

Key Points: 
  • Texas officials recently announced a $3.5 Million Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) grant ,which demonstrates their interest in investing in the state's workforce.
  • Unlimited, On-Demand Access to 19,000+ Curated Courses Across Many Categories: access to high-quality, in-demand content covering technical and business skills.
  • Additionally, 90% of the courses offer subtitles and/or transcripts for video lectures to support a variety of learning styles.
  • For more information and to access Gale resources, Texans can visit the TexShare and TexQuest websites.

Gale and TSLAC Partner to Provide Texans Equitable Access to New Digital Resources

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas and FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has partnered with Gale, part of Cengage Group, to provide participating K-12 schools, public libraries and academic institutions across Texas with access to Gale digital resources through its TexShare and TexQuest e-resources sharing programs. Millions of Texans now have access to these resources. This partnership expands Gale resources within TexShare to support the recent growth of Texas families considering homeschooling for their children and students pursuing higher education in Texas community colleges and four-year academic institutions. These new resources provide Texas residents and students with reliable, high-quality content regardless of their location, age, education and financial status that supports their educational, professional and informational needs.

Key Points: 
  • Millions of Texans now have access to these resources.
  • Gale's new digital resources provide Texans with reliable, high-quality content to support their learning needs.
  • A consistent suite of electronic resources for all participants allows students, faculty and library patrons to access information where and when they need it.
  • For more information and to access Gale resources, Texans can visit the TexShare and TexQuest websites.

Libraries Tasmania Selects Preservica to Safeguard Public Access to Archives Collections

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Preservica worked with local partner Document Management Tasmania (DMTAS) on the formal tender and procurement process.

Key Points: 
  • Preservica worked with local partner Document Management Tasmania (DMTAS) on the formal tender and procurement process.
  • "Our commitment is to preserve the continuing memory of Tasmania as the lead provider of history, research, and information services," said Allegra Huxtable, Manager Government Archives & Preservation at Libraries Tasmania, Department of Education.
  • We are delighted that Libraries Tasmania is part of a growing number of customers in our user community in Australia," said Mike Quinn, CEO Preservica.
  • It's a proven solution that's trusted by hundreds of businesses, archives, libraries, museums and government organizations around the world, including the UK National Archives, Texas State Library and Archives, MoMA, Yale and HSBC.

Veltex Corporation Appoints Thomas S. Bailey Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, September 20, 2021

CHICAGO, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Veltex Corporation -- OTC Markets symbol (VLXC) -- Veltex Corporation ("the Company") announced today the appointment of Thomas S. Bailey as Chief Operating Officer of the Company effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Veltex Corporation -- OTC Markets symbol (VLXC) -- Veltex Corporation ("the Company") announced today the appointment of Thomas S. Bailey as Chief Operating Officer of the Company effective immediately.
  • Mr. Bailey will also join the Board of Directors of Veltex Medical, Inc., a wholly owned Delaware subsidiary of the Company.
  • Mr. Bailey worked in government relations for Spilman, Thomas and Battle, PLLC and is an active state and federal lobbyist.
  • Veltex Corporation, incorporated in Utah September 17, 1987, is a registered public holding corporation, which maintains its corporate headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.