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a. Approve and authorize the Library Director to execute a non-standard Professional Services Agreement with Library Ideas, Inc., in the amount of $14,317.00, for a period of one year, for the period retroactive to April 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017, for Library patron access to digital music, movies and other media services;
b. Approve non-standard provisions as recommended by the Library Director.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Library Director to execute a non-standard Professional Services Agreement with Library Ideas, Inc., in the amount of $14,317.00, for a period of one year, for the period retroactive to April 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017, for Library patron access to digital music, movies and other media services;
b. Approve non-standard provisions as recommended by the Library Director.
SUMMARY:
One of the main focuses for the future of libraries is identifying emerging trends relevant to libraries and librarianship. Online services are a trend and wave of the future for library services. Online services for library patrons are a core service in Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) and are considered to be a virtual MCFL library branch. Offering access to the public to online products and services provides MCFL with a competitive edge and makes MCFL up to date with current industry practices. Online products are essential services that are offered to the community that is increasingly technologically savvy and whose needs are now internet based.
The recommended agreement will enable MCFL to provide the public with access to specified online media services.
The proposed agreement, in the amount of $14,317.00, will fund services during a one (1) year period, retroactive from April 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017. The reason for the delay in bringing this agreement to the Board for approval is the vendor's delay in responding to the County's suggested agreement t...
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