| 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 |