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Integrated Library System and Discovery Layer Solution for Hillsborough County Public Schools

Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is seeking proposals for a new Integrated Library System (ILS) and Discovery Layer Solution to support over 220 school libraries: - Government Buyer: - Hillsborough County Public Schools (Academic Services department) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - SirsiDynix (current system: Symphony) - Follett Software - The Library Corporation - Other ILS solution providers - Products/Services Requested: - Integrated Library System (ILS) and Discovery Layer Solution - Must serve 220+ school libraries with independent lending policies and a shared union catalog - Preference for cloud-hosted (SaaS) solution - Must support large bibliographic record volume and high annual circulation - Training services (direct and train-the-trainer) - Technical support (including direct support for individual schools) - 10-year cost of ownership spreadsheet (all recurring and non-recurring costs) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compatibility with district operational needs - Comprehensive training and support options - Detailed cost analysis over a decade - No specific part numbers or quantities; solution-based RFP - Place of Performance: - All HCPS school library locations (over 220 sites in Hillsborough County, FL)

Description

Hillsborough County Public Schools is soliciting proposals for an Integrated Library System (ILS) and Discovery Layer Solution to serve over 220 school library locations. The system should support independent lending locations with site-specific circulation policies and a shared union catalog. The current system uses SirsiDynix Symphony, and the district prefers a cloud-hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. The solicitation includes requirements for training, technical support options, and a 10-year cost of ownership spreadsheet.

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