Nashua
Public
Library
October 7, 2019
To: Finance Committee
From: Jennifer McCormack, Director
RE: Integrated Library System replacement contract
The Nashua Public Library has been using Sirsi-Dynix’ Symphony and Enterprise products for our
Integrated Library System since 2011. in order to better serve our customers and provide improved
access to our online and print resources the library has solicited bids for a new system which includes ILS
enhancements that have been developed since we implemented Symphony nearly 9 years ago. Among
these enhancements are the ability to check out digital materials within our online catalog, a mobile
circulation module that we can use at our many community engagement events and the ability for
customers to pay their overdue fines online with a credit or debit card.
With this goal in mind the library released an RFP on May 20, 2019 and we received proposals
from 6 vendors on or before the deadline of 6/20/2019. These were evaluated over the next several
weeks using a process which is detailed in the attached memo to the Board of Library Trustees. Based on
the results of this selection process the Library Board of Trustees voted to approve the selection of Sirsi-
Dynix at their regular meeting on September 3, 2019.
lam recommending that the contract be awarded to Sirsi-Dynix in the amount of $73,710;
$4,360 of which are one-time setup costs. This purchase will be paid for with the library’s Hardware
Maintenance account (79.1.770 54414), Technology operations account (79.1.770 54428) and some
funds held in escrow from the FY2019 appropriated budget. Implementation of the new features will
begin upon signing of the new contract and are expected to be completed by the end of February, 2020.
Sincerely, Oe
ennifer McCormack, Director
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