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Centralize Credential Management and Access Governance
Cybersecurity · IT Governance
High Priority
About this project
The library maintains a formal password policy requiring 6-month expiration and account lockout, but lacks an enterprise password manager to enforce it — leaving access controls fragmented and credentials at risk. A board-level governance initiative actively targeting password sharing signals an urgent, institutionally recognized need for centralized credential management.
The opportunity
With a newly hired Security Coordinator, an approved FY2025–26 operating budget, and active IT procurement underway, organizational readiness is high and timing is favorable. Cybersecurity solutions in this category may be eligible for cooperative contract vehicles and grant funding, reducing procurement complexity and local cost burden.
Bookmobile Fleet Safety & Telematics Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The library's 36-foot Bookmobile currently lacks dash cameras and telematics, creating unmitigated gaps in driver safety, incident documentation, and operational risk management. With an active outreach vehicle strategic initiative underway, the absence of fleet visibility technology exposes the library to liability and service continuity risk.
The opportunity
An approved FY2025-26 operating budget and existing fleet management investment position this as a near-term, actionable procurement. Cooperative purchasing vehicles offer a compliant, streamlined path to close the safety gap and strengthen public accountability for community outreach operations.
IT Endpoint Management Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The library currently lacks a visible endpoint management solution, creating gaps in device oversight, IT security, and operational continuity. Active 2026 procurement for IT refreshes—including phone systems, copier leases, and Microsoft platforms—signals readiness to invest, while expiring leases indicate expanding endpoint needs.
The opportunity
An approved FY2025–26 operating budget and active procurement cycle create a near-term window to close endpoint visibility gaps and reduce operational risk. Cooperative purchasing vehicles may simplify procurement, and the project aligns with internal modernization initiatives already underway.
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Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's Emergency Operations Plan status is unknown or overdue, and the Hazard Mitigation Plan expired in 2012, leaving critical preparedness gaps. Reliance on county-level alerts without a dedicated communication layer increases operational risk for staff, patrons, and public-facing facilities.
The opportunity
Multiple federal grant programs—including hazard mitigation and public safety funding streams—are available to address emergency preparedness gaps with limited local match required. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns with the library's active 'public safety and plaza management' initiative and supports measurable improvements to community resilience.
Cybersecurity Infrastructure Modernization for Public Libraries
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The library lacks an enterprise cybersecurity stack, and its broader security posture has been flagged as an active gap. A newly established Security Coordinator role and grant-funded digital equipment expansion signal growing risk exposure without foundational controls in place.
The opportunity
An active IT procurement cycle and approved FY2025–26 operating budget create a near-term window to address cybersecurity gaps, with available grant funding eligible to offset costs. Acting now reduces compliance and operational risk before new digital assets further expand the library's attack surface.