In the Contra Costa County Library Strategic Plan, libraries that are being moved to new buildings, new locations, being renovated, or have aging book security equipment will use an 80/20 self-service model to handle circulation functions. In this model, 80% of circulation will be self-service and 20% will be handled by staff. Radio-frequency identification (RFID) ready self-check machines that include self-return software are major components to achieve the goals of the strategic plan. The San Pablo, El Cerrito, El Sobrante and Kensington libraries have very old book security equipment. The libraries will be configured to use the 80/20 self-service model. The equipment also needs to be the same in each location for staff that move between different locations. It is imperative for network and staff training that the systems are compatible and the same in each location.  
  
Appropriations for the acquisition of this book security equipment were budgeted in the FY 2014-15 budget in Library - Community Services (0621). However, the equipment will be ordered through the Library’s Automation division, which is assigned in Library Administration and Support Services (0620).

Library equipment will not be purchased leaving old, out-of-date, and failing equipment in libraries.