Task | Date | Responsible Party |
---|---|---|
Database Feedback sessions | Winter 2020-21 | Kate Butler (MBLC), Tressa Santillo (MLS) |
Conduct survey | April 2021 | Kate Butler (MBLC) |
Report on survey and feedback sessions to BLC | June 2021 meeting | Kate Butler (MBLC) |
Formation of Internal Procurement Team | June 2021 | MBLC, MLS, BPL, Perkins Library |
Write RFP | Summer/Fall 2021 | Internal Procurement Team |
Post intent to publish on COMMBUYS |
October 2021 | MBLC |
Recruitment of Ad Hoc Committee Members | November 2021 | Internal Procurement Team |
RFP Posted on COMMBUYS | November 2021 | MBLC |
Appointment of Ad Hoc Committee | December 2021 meeting | MBLC |
Initial Review of Responses | January 2022 | Internal Procurement Team, Ad Hoc Committee |
Vendor Demonstrations | January/February 2022 | Internal Procurement Team, Ad Hoc Committee |
Online Trials | January/February 2022 | |
Review and Recommendations | March 2022 | |
Negotiation with vendors | March/April 2022 | |
Contracts Signed | April 2022 | MBLC |
Set-Up and Testing | May/June 2022 | MBLC, MLS |
Publicity and Training for Librarians | May/June 2022 | MBLC, MLS |
New Databases go Live | July 1, 2022 |