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<P>For many years, only large academic and public libraries and a few library systems regularly used RFPs. Now, smaller schools, public libraries, and library systems use RFPs as tools to select vendors for computer equipment, systems, databases, and materials. Library consortia frequently use RFPs to select databases and integrated library systems.  In this useful book, readers will learn about the types and advantages of RFPs; the timelines and logistics for submitting RFPs; how to write different types of RFPs; how to evaluate vendor performance; the transfer process when a new vendor is selected; vendor perspectives; and RFP ethics. Includes sample RFPs and evaluation materials, and a glossary defines language necessary to writing and understanding RFPs. For librarians selecting vendors for books, serials, and media in all formats, as well as integrated library systems, security and inventory systems, computer equipment, software, online/streaming materials, and other services.</P>

The Complete Guide to RFPs for Libraries

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THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO RFPS FOR LIBRARIES

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Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Dedication.
Contents.
Foreword.
Preface.
Introduction.
Overview of the Competitive Procurement Process.
1: RFP Theory, Practice, and Planning.
2: Writing and Evaluating RFPs.
Writing and Evaluating Specific Types of RFPs: Collections.
3: RFPs for Library Collections: Preparing, Writing, Evaluating, and Follow-Up.
4: RFPs for Academic Library Collections: Selecting a Serial Vendor.
5: RFPs for Public Library Collections.
6: RFPs for School Library Collections.
7: Negotiating Collections for Consortia: RFIs/RFQs.
Writing and Evaluating Specific Types of RFPs: Integrated Library Systems.
8: Academic Libraries and Academic Library Consortia Proposal Process for Integrated Library Systems.
9: Public Libraries and Public Library Consortia Proposal Process for Integrated Library Systems.
Writing and Evaluating Specific Types of RFPs: Other RFPs for Libraries.
10: Radio-Frequency Identification Security and Inventory Systems: The Request for Quotation.
11: Procuring Digitization Services for Library Collections: A Practical Overview.
12: Services for Emergency/Disaster Recovery.
13: Words That Bind: Using the RFP Process to Select a Binder.
Vendor Perspectives and Ethics.
14: Vendors&#x2019; Perspectives on Collections RFPs.
15: The Librarian&#x2014;Vendor Relationship.
16: Vendors&#x2019; Perspectives on Library System RFPs.
17: Ethics for the RFP Process.
Glossary.
About the Editors and Contributors.
Index.

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The Complete Guide to RFPs for Libraries