Community Grants Leverage recent Civic Makers Lab funding and ongoing public programs to position The Indianapolis Public Library as a partner for tech education vendors and grant-ready initiatives that expand library services, maker spaces, and digital literacy in Indianapolis.

Sustainable Infrastructure The Fort Ben Branch earning LEED Silver highlights a commitment to sustainable facilities, creating opportunities to discuss green IT, energy-efficient hardware procurement, and consulting for improving environmental performance across library operations.

Workplace Wellbeing Recognition as a Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health signals strong staff wellbeing initiatives; propose partnerships for employee assistance programs, mental health training, and wellbeing software that can scale across the library system.

Content Partnerships Growth in local content with a new Editor-in-Chief for the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis presents opportunities to license, digitize, or provide API-based access to archival materials and co-sponsored educational programs.

Digital Growth A modern tech stack and active digital marketing footprint present chances to enhance website UX, analytics, and audience development through optimization, accessibility improvements, data-driven marketing, and integration with library CMS.