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Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The library faces a firm ADA compliance deadline of April 26, 2027, requiring WCAG 2.1 AA standards across all public-facing digital services. Non-compliance creates legal exposure and restricts equitable public access to essential library resources.
The opportunity
A funded strategic initiative and healthy IT budget signal near-term procurement readiness, and cooperative purchasing options can accelerate timelines. IMLS National Leadership Grants offer a viable funding path, making action within the current fiscal cycle both practical and urgent.
IMLS National Leadership Grants
Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The library lacks a facility-specific Emergency Operations Plan, a dedicated mass-notification system, and documented formal exercises — critical gaps given its role as a designated emergency shelter. A fragmented notification environment (library SMS vs. city system) further undermines coordinated emergency response for staff and the public.
The opportunity
A high-urgency strategic initiative for facility resilience and public-safety readiness is already active, and recent capital investment in outdoor speaker infrastructure signals organizational momentum. IMLS grant funding offers a viable path forward, and acting within the current budget cycle positions the library to close preparedness gaps before they become compliance or liability concerns.
IMLS National Leadership Grants
Discuss this project →Enterprise Credential Security for Public Library IT
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The library lacks a formal enterprise password and credential management program, creating measurable security exposure within its confirmed cloud-based environment. Without structured controls, staff credentials remain a primary attack vector, threatening operational continuity and public trust.
The opportunity
An active IT Modernization initiative and alignment with IMLS National Leadership Grant eligibility create a timely funding pathway for this project. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces credential-based risk and positions the library for stronger cybersecurity posture ahead of broader modernization efforts.
IMLS National Leadership Grants
Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure Modernization & Endpoint Management
IT Modernization · Endpoint Management
High Priority
About this project
The library has identified a need to upgrade and centrally manage its technology infrastructure, with an active initiative currently seeking funding. While Microsoft 365/Azure provides a foundation, gaps in endpoint oversight and management tooling create operational risk and limit IT efficiency.
The opportunity
An established annual IT budget and eligibility for IMLS grant funding create a clear pathway to advance this initiative within the current fiscal cycle. Securing centralized endpoint management now reduces operational risk and positions the library for scalable, cost-effective technology stewardship.
IMLS National Leadership Grants
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