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File #: 24-2075    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Report Status: Passed
File created: 4/2/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/23/2024 Final action: 4/23/2024
Title: Request that the County Judge execute the Accreditation in State Library System Application for authorization to apply for continuing system membership in the Texas State Library System.
Attachments: 1. TSLAC Accreditation Application & Annual Survey [FY23]

Department: County Library

Department Head/Elected Official: Edward Melton, Executive Director

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Report

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A                     

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas State Library & 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 that the County Judge execute the Accreditation in State Library System Application for authorization to apply for continuing system membership in the Texas State Library System.

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Background and Discussion: The Texas State Library and Archives Commission requires that libraries annually complete the Accreditation in State Library System Application along with their Annual Report.

 

Expected Impact: Having this Accreditation makes Harris County Public Library eligible for various grants from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

 

Alternative Options: The Public Library could lose accreditation, in turn losing grant opportunities and needing to request additional funds from Harris County General Fund.

 

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_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

_ Public Health

_ Transportation

_ Flooding

_ Environment

X Governance and Customer Service

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 04.23.2024

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Ashley Phillips, Executive Assistant, County Library

 

Attachments (if applicable): TSLAC Accreditation Application & Annual Survey [FY23]