Software package and information systems

Tender description

The Council seeks a replacement Libraries Management System (LMS) which incorporates the following attributes: — The new LMS will underpin all aspects of the book lending and Audio/Visual (AV) hire service: from ordering, receipting and invoicing, through cataloguing and stock management, to all aspects of the lending operation, including financial transactions. — The LMS will offer a public-facing mobile and web interface for customers to join the library, view the catalogue and reserve and renew items in their accounts. — The LMS will need to interface with Bibliotheca's SmartServe kiosks and their Open+™ solution, the Solus app and provide authentication for eBook and eAudio services. It will also need to provide data extracts for Collection HQ. — The LMS must provide an interface to a booking system for Public Access PCs and a hosted central printing service. — The system must have the capability to offer different levels of access for users, and interface with the Council's systems. — The LMS is expected to be hosted by the successful supplier.