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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The library lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and depends on county-level mass notification systems, leaving staff, patrons, and collections without library-specific emergency protocols. Recent major disaster declarations in the county have elevated this preparedness gap from a planning concern to an operational and public safety risk.
The opportunity
The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) offers a viable funding path for emergency preparedness initiatives, and an upcoming board decision window in July 2026 creates immediate momentum. Addressing this gap now reduces liability, closes a compliance exposure, and ensures the library can independently protect its community during declared emergencies.
Cybersecurity & Password Management Compliance Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The library faces foundational cybersecurity gaps, including unmet password management compliance requirements and aging IT equipment, against a modest annual IT spend of $14,900. These gaps elevate operational and compliance risk for staff, patrons, and public data.
The opportunity
Cybersecurity baseline mandates and an upcoming board decision window in July 2026 create a clear, near-term action point. The Homeland Security Grant Program is a potential funding path, and the library's strong capital budget position supports strategic investment this fiscal cycle.
Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The library has a documented mandate to achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA website accessibility compliance, alongside ECF obligations for public hotspot access. Failure to meet these standards creates legal exposure and limits equitable digital access for community members.
The opportunity
A board decision window in July 2026 and an approved FY26/27 capital budget create immediate momentum for remediation investment. Acting now reduces legal and compliance risk while ensuring public digital services are accessible to all residents.
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IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The library's strategic plan identifies aging endpoint infrastructure and foundational cybersecurity gaps—including password management controls—as priority concerns. Without modernized equipment and endpoint management, operational continuity, patron data integrity, and compliance posture remain at risk.
The opportunity
An approved FY26/27 capital budget of $155,000 and $100,000 in carryover funds establish clear financial readiness, with a July 2026 board meeting serving as a near-term decision window. Acting within this fiscal cycle ensures alignment with capital planning timelines and strengthens the library's cybersecurity baseline ahead of audit or compliance review.
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