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Rochester Library seeks four full‑time positions; council debates Sunday hours and cost savings
Summary
Library Director Karen Lemke proposed converting part‑time roles into four full‑time positions to improve continuity and service; council members debated whether closing one day a week would produce meaningful savings and questioned how many patrons use Sundays.
Karen Lemke, director of the Rochester Public Library, asked the council on Sept. 8 to approve a staffing change that would convert a mix of part‑time positions into four full‑time FTEs. Lemke said the library historically used two kinds of part‑time employees: 13.5‑hour non‑benefited workers for shelving and repetitive tasks, and 18.5‑hour positions that qualify for limited benefits and can perform a wider set of duties. She said a 2023 pilot that consolidated part‑time hours into a single full‑time position proved successful and improved continuity.
“Starting at 2023, we had 40 of those 18.5 roles. We have not been refilling them as…
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