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Board weighs technology investments, automated sorter and Hoopla costs amid tight budget
Summary
Directors and board members discussed extending public-computer lifecycles, potential automation in circulation, and whether to continue the Hoopla digital service given a $25,000 materials budget line.
The board discussed technology investments and digital‑materials choices at its May 21 meeting, balancing options to reduce staff time with rising subscription and equipment costs.
Board members proposed extending the lifecycle of public computers from five to eight years for lower-wear, public-use machines that run on solid‑state drives; several machines are already being upgraded to Windows 11. The transcript…
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