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Duchesne County Library board reviews 2026–28 technology plan, flags upgrades and security needs
Summary
Staff presented a three‑year technology plan calling for new wireless access points, replacement of aging staff computers, restored juvenile‑area and parking‑lot cameras and preparation for E‑rate funding; the board reviewed the draft and asked staff to return with final recommendations.
The Duchesne County Library Board reviewed a draft 2026–28 technology plan on Jan. 20 at the Roosevelt branch that identifies hardware replacements, security upgrades and software reviews aimed at improving patron service and staff operations.
The staff member presenting the plan said the main near‑term need is replacing a slow wireless access point near the circulation desk to eliminate mid‑library connectivity problems. "The wireless access point in Duchesne near the circ desk is only producing at half the speed," the staff member said, adding that inconsistent signals were forcing devices to choose between a slow and a fast network.
The plan also flags aging staff machines: "My computers of all the staff computers, mine are now the oldest. They're both of them are 8 years old, and they're getting slow," the staff member said, noting Windows 10 support has ended and the machines are not compatible with Windows 11. Replacing those devices and several patron computers is listed as an anticipated expense.
Security concerns were another focus. The staff member said the juvenile section lost a camera during remodeling and the branch lacks a camera covering the parking lot after remodeling changes removed a useful sightline: "We need that restored," the staff member said, adding that the library only accesses footage for specific investigatory purposes with attorney approval.
The draft also recommends evaluating how the library manages maker‑space equipment (including the Cricut) by requiring users to complete training before independent use, and reviewing software subscriptions such as Hoopla versus Blackstone to manage costs and circulation limits.
Looking farther ahead, the staff member said wiring work anticipated in 2028 would make the system eligible for E‑rate discount funding and that staff will consider applying for federal support for internal connections if needed.
The board did not take formal action on the plan; the presentation was a review and staff told the board they will return with any recommended changes and next steps for funding and procurement.
