Contract with BiblioCommons for new library catalog software through 2026
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The library currently requires patrons to search multiple separate databases to find books and digital resources. The new BiblioCore software combines all library materials into one searchable catalog. If approved, the 3-year contract costs $74,925 total and includes features like book recommendations and bestseller lists.
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