Opportunity
Glendale Transit Granicus #ILS - 2026
Glendale Library seeks cloud-based Integrated Library System (ILS) replacement for Sierra ILS
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
July 11, 2026
Identifier
ILS - 2026
NAICS
541512
The Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department is seeking proposals for a modern, cloud-based Integrated Library System (ILS) to replace its current Sierra ILS. - Government Buyer: - City of Glendale, Library, Arts & Culture Department (Los Angeles County, CA) - OEMs and Vendors: - Clarivate (incumbent provider of Sierra ILS) - No other specific OEMs or vendors named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Cloud-based Integrated Library System (ILS) to support eight library branches and a bookmobile - Must include modules for acquisitions, cataloging, processing, circulation, patron accounts, public access, system administration, and reporting - Support for over 200 computer terminals and remote users - Migration services from current Sierra ILS - Training for staff and ongoing technical support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be cloud-based and support multi-branch operations - Proposals must address migration from Sierra ILS - Emphasis on vendor experience, stability, and ability to provide comprehensive support - Detailed requirements for collections/resource management, discovery/user experience, systems integration, and reporting - Five-year initial contract term, with annual subscription and support services expected
Description
The Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department is seeking proposals for an Integrated Library System (ILS) to maintain and control internal and external operations including Materials Acquisition, Cataloging and Processing, Patron Circulation and Accounts, the Public Access Interface, and System Administration and Reports. The project aims to replace the existing Sierra ILS with a modern, cloud-based solution supporting the department's eight-branch system. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 10, 2026. The solicitation includes detailed functional requirements, evaluation criteria, and terms and conditions.