At Plainfield Public Library, service is a community commitment. From helping residents discover their next great read to supporting education and local businesses, the team at Plainfield runs a 45,000-square-foot facility that’s open six days and four evenings a week — and also extends services to nearby towns through inter-local agreements.
One team, many departments and a need for clarity
With 40 full-time employees and more than 50 volunteers spread across multiple departments, keeping everyone on the same page wasn’t always easy. Each department managed its own schedule — one in Excel, another in Word, some even by hand.
It worked, but just barely.
If you’ve ever tried to align multiple teams without a central schedule, you know how chaotic it can get. Sound familiar? That was life at Plainfield before they made the switch. Visibility into who was working when — or where — wasn’t always available. And without a central system, shift changes and availability updates became a game of email tag.
One centralized schedule, visible to all
Switching to Humanity Schedule brought the entire library team together on one shared solution. Now, all employee scheduling happens in one place, with real-time access for every staff member.
“Staff can independently check their schedules wherever they happen to be,” said Tina Marie Doody, Head of Public Services. “Whether they’re using their phones, home computers, or workstations, they always know where they need to be.”
Humanity Schedule makes update easy and keeps every schedule current. Staff can see when others are available, trade shifts without manager intervention, and receive notifications if anything changes — no more guesswork or back-and-forth emails.
Anywhere access, anytime problem-solving
For Doody, mobile access is a game-changer.
That kind of flexibility means better coverage, faster adjustments, and fewer disruptions — even when things change last-minute.
A more connected, empowered library team
Since implementing Humanity Schedule, Plainfield Public Library has gained what every busy workplace needs: clarity, consistency, and control.
Staff are more empowered to manage their time. Managers can respond faster to changing needs. And everyone is operating from the same up-to-date schedule.
With one centralized schedule and a simple, user-friendly interface, Plainfield isn’t just keeping up with day-to-day operations — they’re running a smoother, more efficient organization that’s better equipped to serve their community.
TCP Software’s employee scheduling and time and attendance solutions are flexible and scalable to accommodate your business and employees as you grow.
From TimeClock Plus, which automates even the most complex payroll calculations and leave management requests, to Humanity Schedule for dynamic employee scheduling that saves you time and money, we have everything you need to meet your organization’s needs, no matter how unique. Plus, with Aladtec, we offer 24/7 public safety scheduling solutions for your hometown heroes.
Ready to learn how TCP Software takes the pain out of employee scheduling and time tracking? Speak with an expert today.
