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LibraryBoard | 2005-12-14 | 2 | UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Materials Security and Inventory System. (J. Chisaki) Resolution Passed by Alameda Free Library Board December 14, 2005 WHEREAS, in order to improve library service to the residents of Alameda, by providing them with modern materials security and inventory system; and WHEREAS, in order to provide accurate, reliable, and state of the art, library materials security and inventory capability, it is necessary that the library replace its 3-M magnetic strip security system; and WHEREAS, an extensive and impartial evaluation process has determined that Libramation Inc. has the best security and inventory system for our library and our community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Alameda Free Library that the Board supports the acquisition of the Libramation Inc. Materials Security and Inventory System and believes it will improve library services to the community with cutting-edge technology, and therefore respectfully urges the City Council to approve acquisition of this system. Board member Butter stated that she would have liked to have seen a comparison chart and receive more information during the process. Ms. Chisaki stated that Technical Services Supervisor David Hall was here to answer questions from the Board. Supervising Librarian Hall discussed the process that was used to evaluate all of the applications. The evaluation was based on 5 points: completeness of the proposal, vendor support, is it what the library needs, standards/practices and vendor references & credentials. The team used a total of 100 points to score each evaluation. The vendor who had the highest score was chosen. Board member Mitchell MOVED approval of the Resolution for Material Security and Inventory System. Vice President Belikove SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. NEW BUSINESS A. Alameda Free Library Foundation (R. Belikove) Vice President Belikove stated that the Foundation sent out 5,000 letters and are getting some responses with small contributions. Acting Library Director asked if letters were going out to corporate offices. Vice President Belikove replied at the present time none have gone out to any corporate offices. B. Friends of the Alameda Free Library (M. Skeen) | LibraryBoard/2005-12-14.pdf |