TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Anthony Halstead - Director of Library Services
REPORT BY: Michelle Carreon - Supervising Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 260051B with BiblioCommons
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Agreement No. 260051B with BiblioCommons for a term through August 4, 2026 with a contract maximum of $419,580 for a new online library catalog and a fully hosted integrated content management system and webpage builder. (Fiscal Impact: $109,853 Expense; Library Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The Library undertook an extensive review of the marketplace, including meetings with libraries throughout the country and beyond. Based on these conversations and demonstrations, it was determined that Bibliocommons products for the library catalog discovery layer, which is the interface that the public uses to find materials as well as the Content Management System (CMS) that will be utilized to build a public website, is superior in a number of ways and offers unique functionality. Specifically, the public review and recommendation functionality is the most extensive and utilizes reviews by residents and library staff at a level unrivaled. The item type "roll up," which links all items of differing media types but same title, is unique in display and functionality. The ease of use, both on desktop and mobile devices, as well American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance better meets the needs of the public and staff.
BiblioWeb subscription gives the library the capability to design an impactful and unique website that integrates with the public catalog. Our library will focus on curating and showcasing all that the library and county has to offer by providing contextual and relevant promotions when a user is searching the catalog.
BiblioCore allows for information to be shared and promote resources such as reading lists, blog posts, programs, other department activities and services a...
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