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Strengthen Patron & Staff Credential Security
Cybersecurity · Data Governance
High Priority
About this project
The library has identified critical cybersecurity gaps, including patron accounts secured only by default PINs and no formal staff password management plan. These vulnerabilities expose sensitive patron and operational data to unauthorized access, making cybersecurity the most pressing compliance driver for this entity.
The opportunity
The library's proposed 2026–27 budget includes a $26,100 increase in the computer hardware/software line item, with $120,000 in annual IT spend and a $1.4M committed fund balance, creating a near-term procurement window. FEMA grant eligibility may further offset costs, making this an ideal cycle to close credential security gaps and reduce compliance risk.
FEMA grants
Discuss this project →Centralized Endpoint Management for Library IT Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The library currently lacks centralized endpoint management, creating visibility and security gaps across its IT environment. An active transition to a new municipal building with ongoing IT infrastructure installation makes establishing unified endpoint control both urgent and operationally critical.
The opportunity
A funded IT modernization budget and an active infrastructure build-out create a time-sensitive window to implement centralized endpoint management. Acting now aligns with the current fiscal cycle, reduces security exposure, and ensures new infrastructure is protected from day one.
FEMA grants
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Replacement for Public Safety
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The library's cancellation of its mass notification contract has left staff and patrons without an emergency alerting system, compounded by the absence of a library-specific Emergency Operations Plan and no named emergency coordinator. A recent severe weather and tornado declaration underscores the critical safety and operational risk this gap presents.
The opportunity
The absence of an incumbent system creates an immediate window to implement a modern, reliable solution, with FEMA grant funding identified as a potential pathway and cooperative purchasing vehicles likely available to streamline procurement. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns with active budget planning and addresses an urgent public safety mandate before the next emergency event.
FEMA grants
Discuss this project →Website Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The library's current website and digital portal services contract is approaching expiration within 18 months, creating a defined procurement window. Website accessibility mandates require action to ensure equitable public access, and unresolved compliance gaps carry operational and legal risk for the institution.
The opportunity
IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries offer a named funding pathway specifically aligned with accessibility improvements, reducing local budget burden. Acting within the current procurement window allows the library to meet compliance requirements, modernize public-facing services, and align expenditures with the upcoming fiscal cycle.
IMLS National Leadership Grants
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