Shared Library Management System

The TRAILS Consortium is seeking a contractor to provide a Shared Library Management System to support systems-enabled resource sharing and collaboration among Montana academic libraries. The system should improve the user experience, lower costs, and facilitate seamless academic collaborations. The contractor will provide software, implementation, and training services. The project is expected to last 24 months, with procurement and implementation phases. The contractor should have experience with library management systems and be able to provide a modern, reliable, and scalable solution. Key features of the system include data security, personal privacy, and intellectual property protection, as well as compliance with relevant laws and regulations. • Improve the user experience for students, faculty, and other campus users • Lower Shared Library Management System licensing and support costs • Create a more seamless experience for library visitors seeking materials across Montana academic libraries • Facilitate seamless academic collaborations, including material and record sharing across the Consortium • Receive robust vendor support for implementation and ongoing maintenance and training for the solution