John Olshinski

Rule Changes

Says unionization has empowered staff to speak openly

The library board voted unanimously on Oct. 12 to hire an independent third party to review library practices and workplace concerns. The board chose that route over a review led by board member Sarah Vaughn. Staff and former staff have described understaffing and fear of speaking up, and a Utah Library Association summary of 94 conversations echoes those concerns.

Updated Oct 29