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029 e. All Computers have features to increase font size aiding the visually impaired by hitting control and turning the mouse wheel. f. In progress the purchase of an ergonomic mouse and ADA keyboard for public computer area. 6. Library now owns enlarging machine for visually impaired and glasses for person with macular degeneration. 18. To provide, sustain, and refresh the library's technology plan each year and infrastructure to appropriately support library operations and services. a. Maintain Wi-Fi access points at main library (2016-2018) and Wi-Fi added to Broadway in 2016 b. Implement the three LSTA 2015-2016 grants as approved by the State Library of North Carolina. (Laptop grant, public computers grant, and Self -Service kiosks grants) c. Maintain the 15 new public access computers (2016-2020) d. Maintain the mobile laptop lab teaching basic computer classes using Smartboard and investigate permanent space for laptop lab. e. Expand the Maker Space in the library and research grant funding to provide additional resources for the schools and community such as digital media, robots, etc. (2016-2018)) f. Maintain devices and bandwidth to build, stimulate, and accommodate user demand to meet the needs of the community. g. Maintain minimum of 60 mbps bandwidth connectivity with Charter ensuring participation in digital technology for all people. h. To review current digital literacy options in each community and determine the extent to which the library can fill knowledge and service gaps for all residents. (2016-2021) Completed 2015 i. Explore the whitespace left from analog televisions and programs using this space for broadband Wi-Fi to surrounding communities. j. Use Walmart funded purchase of 40 filament cartridges for teen programming with the 3 D printer with public, private and homeschoolers. k. Research costs of having lendable Wi-Fi hot spots including equipment cost and monthly charges. 19. To implement the Edge Initiative Action Plan to improve our grade on specific parts of the initial survey __ .1 . )'':, r,, . _ Began spring 2015 and continuing as an ongoing project. Some items on Action Plan have been accomplished and rest are an ongoing project 20. To develop a long-range facility plan. (2016-2021) Two part long range plan -one for needs of current facility and begin planning a needs assessment for wanted features of a future new library. To prepare a long-range facility plan that addresses projected growth and changing community needs a. To review facility plan annually and revise plan at least every 5 years. b. To be included with 5 -year Plan (2016-2021) 21. To ensure library staff have the necessary knowledge, computer literacy, and library skills to provide exemplary library services and meet our mission statement objectives. a. Offer State Library 's monthly free training opportunities to staff b. Computer literacy added to all position descriptions c. Provide 2-3 hours of webinars to increase skills and in person workshops d. As funding is available find way to restore the two MLIS positions RIF'd in 2010 during the economic downturn with emphasis 1. seek funding for restoration of one of the RIF'd positions in FY 2017-2018 ii. Seek funding for new MLIS Adult/Teen Programming Reference Librarian or reclassify an existing full time position when it becomes vacant through retirement iii. Consider hiring two part timers instead of hiring the second RIF'd position — one to be a substitute fill in when staff is out sick or on vacation and one to be a day time scheduled part timer. 22. Each year on or before August 15th set goals for the year based on 5 -year plan prior to the deadline time frame of sending in the State Aid packet. 23. Training a. To provide monthly staff team meetings at a minimum at which some aspect of library service is learned or reinforced, especially new developments, services and available external programs. (2016- 2021 using the laptop lab if possible.) 4