University of Sunderland - Library Management Solution - Issue 2 - AWARD

The University of Sunderland seeks to extend current library management functionality with the delivery of a Library Management solution.

Existing core library services are based around a Library Management System which includes Alto circulation services, Prism library catalogue and a number of customised and integrated modules and enhancements. Current services fully integrate with third party services include:-

• oEBSCO's Discovery ERM product;
• oPTFS Europe's Rebus:list product;
• o3M self services;
• oLorensberg's Direct Mapping product;
• oCALM software
• oE Prints software.

In tendering for a new system the library is aiming to maintain a high degree of current functionality, introduce new and innovative technologies, maximise efficiencies in work-flows, continue to work collaboratively within the wider library community including access to an integral bibliographic database, whilst ensuring rapid and seamless procurement of resources through a managed Electronic Data Interchange, enhancing the student's learning experience with access to powerful single searching of library data and wider institutional resources, ensuring value for money.

Please note this opportunity is only available to suppliers from RM1059 - Local Authority Software Applications - Lot 4 Libraries Software and Associated Services.