Title
Library Department recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment 1 to Agreement 178-S1411 with SirsiDynix to add Mobile Circ subscription.
FUNDING: General Fund and Library Taxes.
Body
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
Funding is available from savings on book expenditures in the various Library branch special revenue funds. No change to Net County Cost.
Background
The Library has contracted with SirsiDynix since 2002 for software that manages library services, including circulation, acquisitions and cataloging of library materials; a database of patrons, items, and transactions; and a public interface that allows patrons to view items, place holds, and renew items.
Reason for Recommendation
On December 10, 2013 (Item 8), the Board of Supervisors approved a five-year Agreement 178-S1411 with SirsiDynix and a corresponding budget transfer. Amendment 1 to the Agreement will add a one time set-up fee of $850 for a subscription to Mobile Circ that allows staff to use mobile devices (iPads) to check out materials and issue library cards. Due to a special offer by SirsiDynix, the annual subscription/maintenance fee will be waived as long as the the Library continues as a SirsiDynix customer. The current agreement ends on December 31, 2018.
Contact
Jeanne Amos, x5546