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Library Department recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment III to Agreement 178-S1141/350 with Sirsi Dynix for $2,370 for one Standard Interchange Protocol 2.0 (SIP2) interface to allow a connection between SirsiDynix library operating software and EnvisionWare public computer management software.
FUNDING: Library Taxes and General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Library has contracted with SirsiDynix since 2002 to provide software that manages library services. Approval of Amendment III to add the Standard Interchange Protocol 2.0 (SIP2) interface will enable the Library to use EnvisionWare subscription software to manage public computer use and public printing at all Library locations. Funding is included in FY 2018-19 budget to add this service.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose to not approve the amendment, however, there are no other viable solutions for managing public use of library computers.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
IT Department
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
It is recommended that the Board approve this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The total cost for the first year is $2,370, which is available in the FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget. Subsequent year annual cost is approximately $300, increasing annually with contracted uplift percentage.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Obtain the Chair's signature on one original agreement.
Return to Library, attention Jeanne Amos.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
N/A
CONTACT
Jeanne Amos