Expansion Opportunity Jones Library is undergoing a significant renovation and expansion funded by a prior $1M gift and ongoing capital projects, presenting an opening to offer modern library technology, space optimization, and public-facing digital experiences.

Tech Modernization Current tech stack includes Microsoft 365 and Azure, CivicPlus, Matomo and Piwik PRO, plus Alpine.js, indicating readiness for digital transformation initiatives, data analytics services, membership platforms, and e-services enhancements.

Community Programs Offers ESL tutoring, local history and genealogy collections, and citizenship classes, suggesting partnerships in education technology, LMS deployments, remote learning tools, and community engagement platforms.

Funding Readiness Recent state funding and large private gifts signal strong financial backing for new initiatives, creating an opportunity to propose grant-aligned solutions, donor management systems, and fundraising technology.

Public Service Reach Multiple branches and a mission as Amherst’s Living Room indicate potential for broad audience tech access programs, device lending, and scalable digital services that can be elevated with managed IT, cybersecurity, and broadband access partnerships.