The library needs to upgrade its outdated computers that frequently freeze and disconnect. The proposal suggests raising funds through strategic budget planning, researching affordable alternatives, and fundraising. It analyzes options like buying refurbished computers or renting new ones temporarily. The proposed strategic solution is to buy refurbished computers, push back upgrading furniture, and involve youth volunteers in fundraising.

1. UPGRADING OUR
COMPUTER SYSTEM
AND AFFORDING THE
CHANGE
Proposal By: Julie Phillips

2. OVERVIEW
Our library will greatly benefit from purchasing new computers. We can
afford the change through:
 the strategic planning of the budget
 research for finding affordable alternatives
 increasing budget limitations through fundraising

3. INTRODUCTION
Everyone is well aware of the increasing problems that have been occurring
with the computers currently being used at our library. Growing frustration as
well as a decrease of function of everyday tasks are effecting all employees.
We need to upgrade the computers and I am proposing that the change can
be made before the end of the year.

4. THE OPPORTUNITY
Replacing the worst
of the computers
throughout the library.
Canton Public Library. n.d [Photograph of library computers]
Retrieved from : https://www.cantonpl.org/services/computers

5. THE CURRENT SITUATION
- Current computers are very outdated
- They freeze up and disconnecting at any given time
- Patrons and employees alike, are frustrated

6. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Increasing the budget
 Deeming other smaller projects as less important
 Saving money by cutting wasted products and
supplies
 Buying a less expensive product
 Having a book sale fundraising event

7. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES
 Buying refurbished computers to save on cost
 Renting new computers until we can acquire enough funds to buy them
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8. STRATEGIC SOLUTION
OPTION
 Buy refurbished
 Push back upgrading library furniture till next year
 Attract youthful volunteers for fundraising

9. THE BENEFITS
 Being able to work more efficiently
Gaining access to new tools that can be used for improving
websites, documents, projects
Keeping our library relevant
Curing the growing frustration of employees

10. THE RISKS
Having to cut other projects to
increase budget
Unknown of buying cheaper
options instead of new
Forbes. 2011[risk] Retrieved from:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2011/04/04/why-risk-must-be-
your-best-friend-in-todays-business-climate/

11. CALL TO ACTION
Cut only the projects the library deems can wait till next year.
Do fundraising to increase budget and keep cutting projects to a bare
minimum.
Buy refurbished to lower cost

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