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Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The library has active, funded initiatives in firewall protection, network maintenance, and credential security, yet gaps remain in endpoint management and password security practices. With ~$46,000 in annual IT spend and a managed IT relationship in place, unaddressed vulnerabilities pose operational and compliance risk to staff and public services.
The opportunity
A new director onboarding in October 2025 opens a near-term strategy window aligned with ongoing board-authorized IT procurements. Federal library grant funding may offset project costs, and acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the library to close security gaps before they escalate.
IMLS National Leadership Grants
Discuss this project →Website Accessibility & Digital Services Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The library faces documented compliance gaps under WCAG, ADA, Title II, and Title III standards, with active DOJ enforcement risk making near-term remediation a priority. Unresolved accessibility barriers in public-facing digital content and portals limit equitable community access and expose the institution to legal and reputational harm.
The opportunity
A new director's strategy review and active IT procurement cycle create a favorable window for prioritizing this initiative. Federal library grant funding—including programs supporting adaptive and assistive technologies—may offset costs, and cooperative procurement memberships can streamline acquisition within the current fiscal period.
IMLS National Leadership Grants
Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan Compliance & Preparedness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The library lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, documented exercises, and a locally contracted alert system — gaps that conflict with Michigan's EOP review and approval mandate. With an emergency preparedness score of 3 and active-shooter and alarm monitoring initiatives underway, operational and compliance risk is elevated.
The opportunity
A recent severe weather declaration and state EOP mandate create immediate compliance pressure, while grant funding — including library-eligible federal programs — can offset costs. A dedicated annual budget and active strategic initiatives signal clear intent and a near-term decision window.
IMLS National Leadership Grants
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Dashcam Readiness Review
Fleet Safety · Public Asset Management
High Priority
About this project
The library currently lacks documented dashcam or telematics coverage for its fleet operations, creating a baseline visibility gap in public asset oversight. Safety urgency is low with no recorded incidents, but the absence of monitoring leaves the organization without data to support liability, insurance, or accountability needs.
The opportunity
As leadership transitions and IT procurement activity create a near-term planning window, establishing a fleet safety baseline now supports long-term risk management and responsible stewardship of public assets. This initiative may align with broader operational modernization efforts eligible for cooperative purchasing or library-focused funding programs.