Discovering, Documenting, and Highlighting Collections of Texas Digital Library Member Institutions

As a consortium of Texas higher education institutions, the Texas Digital Library (TDL) consists of 22 member institutions from every region of Texas including public and private universities and academic medical centers. While TDL hosts many members? digital repositories, there has not previously been a comprehensive survey of member institutions? digital collections. I have surveyed the public-facing repositories of TDL member institutions and interviewed repository managers to create a report that documents digital collections and identifies collecting strengths across these institutions. The information in the report served as a resource to determine the content of a social media campaign and digital exhibit I curated to promote TDL member digital collections. Engagement through these online platforms will work to bring public awareness to Texas digital collections especially those of smaller institutions or that document underrepresented communities, and the report is intended to inform future TDL projects as well.