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Library director outlines technology upgrades, volunteer support and digitization plans
Summary
Prescott Public Library Director Melissa Orr reported on technology needs, two incoming phone‑charging stations, volunteer programs (about 130 volunteers), a January survey and plans to digitize historical vertical files, noting these priorities as the department prepares its budget.
Melissa Orr, director of the Prescott Public Library, told the committee she has spent six months evaluating programs, services and processes and identified several immediate priorities.
Orr said the library needs streamlined technology and will install two phone‑charging stations that secure devices behind coded doors; she described new accessibility and assistive‑technology donations from partners, including iPads with communication software and large‑print keyboards for patrons with special needs. "I have had 6 months now in this amazing position being the new library director here for the Prescott Public Library," Orr said.
Orr described a volunteer luncheon celebrating roughly 130 volunteers, a planned annual survey to go out in January, and a proposal to digitize vertical files and historical materials held at the library to preserve local history. She said art restoration and prioritization of library‑owned art are items staff will seek quotes on and consider in the budget process. Orr closed by inviting questions and noting staff is engaged in budget planning for review by council.
