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Commission receives library director’s report; library staff outline Open Plus unstaffed‑hours plan
Summary
The commission received and filed the library director’s report. The report noted staff turnover, active recruitment for several library positions, progress on digitization of the local newspaper archive and plans to pilot an Open Plus access system to allow limited unstaffed morning hours for cardholders once door sensors are repaired.
The commission voted to receive and file the library director’s report after a brief discussion of staffing, digitization and a planned access‑control pilot.
Commissioners praised the library’s digitization of historical Daily Breeze items, which was described as a community resource. The library reported the senior librarian Helene has left for a position with the City of Long Beach; the library is actively recruiting for multiple positions including Library Manager, Youth Services Librarian and Library Services Coordinator.
Library staff described Open Plus, an access‑control system used in neighboring Ventura County, which allows approved cardholders to enter the library during pre‑designated unstaffed hours after orientation and with camera monitoring. Staff said an “electronic eye” (exterior sensor) on the doors needs replacement; once fixed the library plans an internal trial and a soft launch for tentative morning hours, with proposed hours initially limited to a couple hours (examples cited: 9–11 a.m., Monday–Thursday) before any expansion.
A motion to receive and file the report passed by voice vote. Commissioners asked staff to return with updates on recruitment and to provide a demonstration or tour of the facility and the system once the internal testing is complete.
