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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a two-year service agreement with Sirsi Corporation, doing business as SirsiDynix, to migrate and host the operating system server of the Helen Hall Library’s integrated library system (ILS) through October 31, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $128,400 (Director of Parks & Cultural Services and Director of Information Technology)
Background:
Approval of this item will authorize an agreement with SirsiDynix for a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) server migration. The ILS and its server store and secure all library information in databases. The databases hold patron contact information, the history of materials purchased, circulation information, and other relevant library statistics. The Helen Hall Library serves over 34,000 citizens, circulates a collection of over 236,000 items, and contributes over $84,000 to the general fund each year. Library staff depend on SirsiDynix products and tools to maintain all library information databases.
The proposed migration from a local system to a hosted system is a highly technological process and is necessary for the continued functionality of the library’s information databases. The hosted system includes daily and weekly redundant data backup, enhanced database tools, and 24/7 active security monitoring and critical care.
With the hosted system, citizens and the Helen Hall Library will benefit from other tools and features:
· Visibility®, pushes library records into local Google results, allowing for passive discovery of library resources and services;
· Enterprise, will update the catalog interface, mimicking current search engine behavior and streamlining catalog interactions;
· eResource Central, will collect and display eBook and eAudio licenses alongside all other library materials and provide customers with immediate checkout functionality; and
· MobileCirc, will allow library staff to issue library cards and circulate library materials throug...
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