Department: County Library
Department Head/Elected Official: Edward Melton, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas State Library and Archives Commission
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the County Library for approval to accept from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission grant funds in the amount of $24,017, with no required match, for the FY 2024 Interlibrary Loan Program.
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Background and Discussion: Interlibrary Loan is a system that allows libraries to share resources with one another. ILL staff locate a potential lending library and send a request to borrow items citizens seek. The lending library photocopies articles or checks out the material in the name of Harris County Public Library and mails it to HCPL for citizens to pick up and check out on their library card. The Harris County Public Library participates in the statewide Interlibrary Loan program. To offset the cost of participation, TSLAC provides an annual reimbursement/grant that varies depending on the number of loans we facilitate.
Expected Impact: This annual grant provides much-needed funds to cover the cost of shipping materials across the state by our Interlibrary Loan department. It will reduce the amount of General Fund monies this program would otherwise require to be maintained.
Alternative Options: The library could reject the funds and request additional Fund monies.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
06/04/2024
288
Application submitted.
Location:
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