Eustis library adds part‑time staff and volunteers; director seeks new furniture and faster county IT support
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Summary
Library director reported adding part‑time assistants and volunteer pages to expand programming; she requested a new reference desk and noted county delays in replacing library computers, which have slowed some digital services.
Library Director Anne told the June 21 workshop the library has increased part‑time staffing and volunteers to expand programming and cover busy meeting schedules.
Staffing and volunteers Anne said three part‑time positions were added (pages and part‑time library assistants) and that five volunteers now support programs. She described steady demand for programs (youth and cultural events) and said the staffing increase has improved service and throughput for meeting minutes, programs and public demand.
Equipment and IT The library director asked for a modest capital purchase — a new reference desk for the public circulation area — budgeted with freight and installation contingency. She also reported that county IT is scheduled to replace library computers but that the county had not delivered machines that were in storage; she asked for staff help to escalate delivery so the library can expand public services.
Programs Anne highlighted successful recent cultural programming (Japanese arts events, origami kits, youth activities) and said partnerships with parks and recreation and events staff are helping expand outreach. She also noted that the library’s e‑rate reimbursement covers a portion of Internet expenses.
Next steps The director requested the commission confirm the desk purchase and asked staff to help coordinate with the county for timely hardware delivery and installation so public computer access can be improved.