The Tocker Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to supporting public, rural libraries across the state. They provide grants to enhance library services, promote community connectivity, and encourage the effective use of technology. The foundation also focuses on digitizing public records and creating robust community resources with programming and accessibility for patrons of all ages.
The Tocker Foundation aims to help rural libraries adapt to the digital age and respond to the rapid pace of change. They stand in solidarity with the American Library Association and support efforts to defend intellectual freedoms and oppose censorship. The foundation's measure of success is not solely based on book circulation or program attendance, but on the overall quality of life in the communities they serve.
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