Due to staffing shortages brought on by Johnson County's Early Retirement Incentive Program, all locations will reduce hours in 2012.
Starting Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012:
- All locations will close Wednesdays at 5 p.m.
- Leawood, Oak Park and Lackman will no longer be open on Sundays
- Cedar Roe will no longer be open on Fridays and will be open 10 a.m - 2 p.m. on Saturdays
- DeSoto and Spring Hill will open at 1 p.m. on Thursdays
Find your Neighborhood Library's hours for 2012 »
Why are we making these changes?
This hours changes are in response to the County's Early Retirement Incentive Program which has significantly impacted the Library. Twenty-eight Library employees opted for early retirement and collectively represent over 621 years of service. Most of these individuals are full-time and in professional positions with responsibilities for helping in the public as Information Specialists and Reference Librarians.
Over the past three years, we have streamlined services resulting in a savings of over $160,000 and a reduction of eight full time equivalent positions. Staff has diminished by 7% since 2008; the early retirement loss results in an additional 8% loss, for a total loss of 15% in the past four years.
To whom may I voice concerns about hours changes?
Please consider voicing your concerns about Library hours to the Johnson County Board of Commissioners. Or feel free to contact us.
For more details, see the full press release (PDF).
