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Library Department recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment II to Agreement 178-S1411/350 with SirsiDynix for $800 to add an internal license that will allow County staff to develop an application that will interface with the SirsiDynix software that manages library operations. Agreement 178-S1411/350 is a perpetual agreement with an approximate annual cost of $60,000.
FUNDING: General Fund and Library Taxes.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Library Department recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment II to Agreement 178-S1411/350 with SirsiDynix for $800 to add an internal license that will allow County staff to develop an application that will interface with the SirsiDynix software that manages library operations. Agreement 178-S1411/350 is a perpetual agreement with an approximate annual cost of $60,000.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Library has contracted with SirsiDynix since 2002 to provide software that manages library services, including circulation and cataloging of library materials, a database of patrons, items and transactions, and a public interface that allows patrons to manage their own accounts. The addition of the internal license will allow County staff to develop an application that will interface with a separate Library database of participants registered in library early literacy programs. The application will eliminate duplication of efforts, streamline work process, and improve customer service.
ALTERNATIVES
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OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
IT Department
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
The Chief Administrative Office recommends approval of the Department’s recommendation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The SirsiDynix contract is included in the FY 2018-19 Department budget, and the Department has sufficient funding to cover the cost of the license.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Obtain the Chair's signature on original agreement.
Return to Library, attention Jeanne Amos
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Healthy Communities and Good Governance
CONTACT
Jeanne Amos, x5546