Specifications include, but are not limited to: Specifically, the purpose of this RFI is to understand new benefits and advancements, particularly related to the end-user experience, in ILS systems that are: in place currently, in a current Beta phase of development, or have been approved for development in the next 6-18 months. Because we are asking for potentially sensitive corporate information as it relates to proprietary product development, we will consent to a mutually agreeable Non-Disclosure Agreement if required. ; • Developments of ILS solutions that will function well for the University of Maine System academic libraries and for the State Library and major public libraries. This could be done by o A consortium of all libraries (public and academic) under one ILS o Two consortia, one for public and one for academic libraries under two systems • Developments of ILS solutions that are responsive to customer needs and requirements, both at the local library and the consortium levels • Developments of ILS solutions that are future thinking for evolving solutions, improvements, and other transformations • Developments of ILS solutions that allow libraries to effectively communicate with their patrons about information beyond simple catalog holdings
