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Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The library has an active, funded website redesign with a hard completion target of late August/early September 2026, alongside explicit WCAG/ADA mandates covering web pages, documents, and PDFs. Unresolved accessibility gaps create legal exposure and risk leaving residents—including those with disabilities—without equitable access to public library services.
The opportunity
The mid-2026 completion window creates a time-sensitive procurement opportunity, and an August 2026 millage renewal may yield over $300,000 in additional operating funds eligible for digital accessibility. IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries are a strong, identified funding path to support remediation with limited local match required.
IMLS National Leadership Grants
Discuss this project →Cooperative ILS Migration Readiness and Planning
Library Technology · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The library is participating in a cooperative-wide Integrated Library System migration slated for Fall 2027, representing a significant infrastructure change affecting core service delivery across all member institutions. Early planning and coordination are essential to ensure continuity, interoperability, and alignment with cooperative procurement requirements.
The opportunity
Budget planning for this initiative is expected to begin well ahead of the 2027 deadline, making now the right time to assess needs and align resources. Cooperative purchasing structures may reduce formal bid thresholds, and proactive engagement supports smoother procurement and uninterrupted public library services.
Lakeland Library Cooperative
Discuss this project →Strengthen Library Emergency Preparedness & Notification
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The library lacks a formal Emergency Operations Plan and a dedicated mass notification system, relying instead on a county-managed platform that may not adequately cover library-specific alerts. This split arrangement creates meaningful safety and operational risk for staff, patrons, and the broader community served.
The opportunity
Millage renewal funds and available grant opportunities present a near-term pathway to close these preparedness gaps without significant burden on the current operating budget. Acting within the upcoming fiscal cycle reduces compliance exposure and strengthens continuity of safe, reliable public library service.
Laura Bush 21st Century Program
Discuss this project →Strengthen Endpoint Security and Cybersecurity Policy
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The library operates across mixed environments with existing endpoint tools but lacks formal password security mandates and a documented cybersecurity policy framework. This gap elevates risk to patron data and public-facing systems, particularly as active infrastructure investments like a Wi-Fi upgrade expand the library's attack surface.
The opportunity
An upcoming millage renewal in August 2026 could expand available operating funds, and the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program offers a potential funding path for IT and cybersecurity training. Addressing policy and endpoint gaps now positions the library ahead of the fiscal cycle and reduces operational and compliance exposure.
Laura Bush 21st Century Program
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