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Council approves library staffing reorganization to add two full‑time assistants
Summary
The council adopted a staffing change for the library—adding two full‑time library assistant positions and removing an unfunded Librarian I line—after staff said the change is budgeted and will better match circulation workload.
The City Council on July 1 approved a library department reorganization that adds two full‑time library assistant positions and removes an unfunded Librarian I position.
Assistant City Manager Shannon O’Hare explained that the change reflects growing circulation demands and increased facility use in the new library; staff concluded that two full‑time assistants will better support extended hours and front‑line services than a single filled Librarian I position. The administrative services director reviewed the fiscal impact and reported that the proposal is budgeted and includes fully loaded compensation (salary plus benefits and pension assumptions).
Council discussion focused on budget details and staffing counts. Staff clarified that the current staffing complements include four librarians overall (the director is professionally a librarian) and that the budget book’s columns reflect funded positions vs. proposed allocations. The council adopted Resolution 59‑26 to implement the reorganization.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with recruitment and implementation per standard personnel procedures.
