City officials defend library 'rightsizing' after analytics show large declines in circulation tasks
Sep 15, 2026
Innovation office staff said branch library shelving and circulation‑desk tasks have declined (shelving/reshelving down ~40%, circulation attendant tasks down ~62%), prompting proposed redistribution and elimination of some positions while preserving librarians and core programs.
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City staff described a data‑driven review of branch library operations that led to a proposal to redistribute and reduce some part‑time and support positions while preserving librarian roles and programming.
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