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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The library lacks a formal, library-specific Emergency Operations Plan and has no dedicated mass-notification system, relying on a fragmented county-level alert ecosystem. A recent tornado and the library's active community recovery role have elevated public accountability and compliance pressure around emergency preparedness.
The opportunity
New library leadership appointed in August 2025 creates a timely opening to advance long-deferred preparedness investments, with IMLS grant programs offering eligible funding pathways. Consolidating a split alert ecosystem and formalizing an EOP now reduces operational risk and strengthens community trust ahead of the next fiscal cycle.
IMLS National Leadership Grants
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The library has publicly committed to WCAG-compliant web accessibility through its 2023–2026 Strategic Plan but has yet to identify or implement a technology solution to fulfill that obligation. Without action, the library faces regulatory exposure and reputational risk from failing to deliver equitable digital access to the public it serves.
The opportunity
The library's published strategic plan and new leadership create near-term pressure to deliver visible, measurable progress on digital equity. IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries offer a direct funding pathway for qualifying digital platforms and accessibility initiatives, reducing local budget impact. Acting within the current planning cycle positions the library to meet compliance benchmarks and demonstrate public accountability.
IMLS National Leadership Grants
Discuss this project →Endpoint Security and Credential Management Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
A recent branch expansion has introduced new endpoints without a confirmed management solution, creating visibility and security gaps across the library's growing IT environment. An identified absence of internal credential management tooling further elevates risk to public-facing systems and staff data.
The opportunity
Active technology investment tied to the new branch aligns with the current fiscal cycle, and co-op purchasing pathways may reduce procurement complexity and cost. Addressing endpoint management and credential security now supports operational continuity, protects public trust, and is eligible for library-focused federal funding programs.
IMLS National Leadership Grants
Discuss this project →Library Leadership Transition & Technology Modernization
IT Modernization · Library Services
High Priority
About this project
A newly appointed Library Director and an active 2023–2026 Strategic Plan are driving organizational appetite for technology investment across services and facilities. Gaps in emergency preparedness, digital accessibility, and endpoint management create compliance and operational risk during this transitional period.
The opportunity
New leadership, an active strategic mandate, and recent capital investment in a new branch signal budget readiness and decision-making momentum. Projects initiated now can align with the current fiscal cycle and may be eligible for IMLS and state library funding programs.