Primary Department: County Library
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Edward Melton, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to reclassify a position effective October 17, 2026, to support the work at the Harris County Public Library Administration.
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Background and Discussion:
The increase in hours for this position will enable the Program, Partnerships, and Outreach (PPO) Maker Space and Innovation Lab to build the capacity needed to take on additional responsibilities associated with the launch of the Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM) HCPL Branch. The additional staff time will support a successful opening and the timely development and delivery of high-quality digital and print materials, helping ensure consistent, high-quality service at the new location. It will also expand outreach capacity and strengthen the unit’s ability to advance the library’s mission through professional, cohesive digital services that enhance community engagement and program visibility.
Expected Impact:
The reclassification and increase in hours will provide the staffing capacity necessary to support the successful launch and ongoing operations of the MAM HCPL Branch. It will improve the timely development and delivery of professional digital and print materials, expand community outreach, increase program visibility, and help ensure consistent, high-quality service.
Alternative Options:
Redistribute duties among existing staff, using temporary or contract support, or reducing the scope and pace of outreach activities. These options will create workload concerns, increase costs, reduce continuity, delay deliverables, and negatively affect service quality and the successful launch of the MAM HCPL Branch.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): K4: Expand adult literacy programs.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
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Address (if applicable): 5749 South Loop, Houston, TX 77033
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/15/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/17/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Lori Remington, Division Director of Human Resources
Daisy Torres, Division Director of Finance and Budget
Attachments (if applicable):
3441 - PCN 10027017 FT Library Specialist III-Innovation Lab and Job Description