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Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The library faces a February 2026 deadline to launch a WCAG 2.1-compliant website, with ADA requirements extending to election accessibility. Non-compliance risks service inequity, legal exposure, and failure to meet the conditions tied to awarded accessibility grant funding.
The opportunity
A $10,000 ALA accessibility grant is already awarded, creating immediate, funded procurement pressure ahead of the February 2026 deadline. Cooperative purchasing agreements provide a streamlined, compliant path to contract, reducing administrative burden and accelerating delivery.
ALA Accessibility Grant
Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The library's emergency policy is 22 years old, with no standalone Emergency Operations Plan and no independently owned mass notification system. Recent county-wide flooding has exposed critical gaps in emergency communication capability, leaving staff, patrons, and operations vulnerable to regional infrastructure disruptions.
The opportunity
Outdated emergency planning and recent severe weather events create immediate compliance and operational risk that warrants action in the current fiscal cycle. Cooperative purchasing pathways are already in place, reducing procurement complexity and supporting cost-effective adoption of a modernized, independent emergency communication capability.
Strengthen Credential Security and Cybersecurity Compliance
Cybersecurity · IT Governance
High Priority
About this project
The library has an identified compliance mandate requiring a formal password management solution, with no current enterprise credential security controls in place. This foundational gap elevates operational and data security risk across staff systems and public-facing services built on the existing Microsoft 365 environment.
The opportunity
IMLS National Leadership Grant funding may be applicable when cybersecurity components are scoped into broader IT and technology initiatives, and cooperative purchasing agreements are already in place to streamline procurement. Addressing this gap now aligns with active compliance requirements and the upcoming fiscal planning cycle.
IMLS National Leadership Grants
Discuss this project →Library Facility Modernization & AV Technology Upgrade
Facility Modernization · Public Library Technology
High Priority
About this project
The library has secured a $200,000 federal grant for elevator modernization and is actively executing facility upgrades, signaling a broader capital improvement cycle. Emerging interest in live streaming board meetings points to near-term AV and technology procurement needs within the same budget window.
The opportunity
Confirmed federal grant funding is driving immediate procurement activity, and cooperative purchasing agreements support faster, compliant contract execution. Acting within the current budget cycle ensures grant funds are fully utilized and positions the library to address both infrastructure and public-access technology needs together.
Federal Elevator Grant
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety and Vehicle Liability Management
Fleet Management · Operational Risk
High Priority
About this project
The library operates a publicly owned vehicle that carries baseline safety, liability, and oversight responsibilities. Without formal fleet management practices in place, the organization faces incremental exposure to operational risk and potential liability gaps tied to vehicle use.
The opportunity
Cooperative purchasing agreements may offer a low-barrier entry point for fleet oversight tools, reducing procurement complexity. Addressing vehicle management proactively supports broader operational efficiency goals and responsible stewardship of public assets ahead of future budget planning cycles.