The Complete Guide to RFPs for Libraries
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Wilkinson, Frances and Bordeianu, Sever, editors. The Complete Guide to RFPs for Libraries. Libraries Unlimited, 2018. ABC-CLIO, publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440859403.
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Wilkinson, Frances, and Sever Bordeianu, eds. The Complete Guide to RFPs for Libraries. Libraries Unlimited, 2018. http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440859403
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Wilkinson, F. & Bordeianu, S. (Eds.). (2018). The Complete Guide to RFPs for Libraries. Retrieved from http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440859403
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This comprehensive book covers the philosophy behind RFPs to prime readers to understand how to most effectively write them and provides instruction on navigating the submission process as it applies to multiple types of libraries.
• Teaches readers how to acquire an appropriate product from a vendor at the lowest price• Provides practical examples of questions to use in various RFPs as well as lessons learned
• Includes sample RFPs and evaluation materials
• Incorporates perspectives of librarians and vendors with experience in various aspects of the RFP process
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Table of Contents
The Complete Guide to RFPs for Libraries
Contributors: Wilkinson, Frances; Bordeianu, Sever;Abstract:This comprehensive book covers the philosophy behind RFPs to prime readers to understand how to most effectively write them and provides instruction on navigating the submission process as it applies to multiple types of libraries.
• Teaches readers how to acquire an appropriate product from a vendor at the lowest price• Provides practical examples of questions to use in various RFPs as well as lessons learned
• Includes sample RFPs and evaluation materials
• Incorporates perspectives of librarians and vendors with experience in various aspects of the RFP process
Editor(s): Wilkinson, Frances; Bordeianu, Sever;SortTitle: complete guide to rfps for librariesAuthor Info:Katina StrauchFrances C. WilkinsoneditorSever BordeianueditoreISBN-13: 9781440859403Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781440859403.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9781440859397Imprint: Libraries UnlimitedPages: 328Publication Date: 20180831Table of Contents pages: 1 2
- Cover Cover11
- Half Title i12
- Title iii14
- Copyright iv15
- Dedication v16
- Contents vii18
- Foreword xix120
- Preface xxi122
- Introduction xxiii124
- PART I: OVERVIEW OF THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS 1126
- Chapter 1: RFP Theory, Practice, and Planning 3128
- Introduction 3128
- Types of Requests: The RFP, RFQ, and RFI 4129
- Why Libraries Contract with Collection Materials Vendors 5130
- Why Libraries Contract with Other Types of Vendors and Companies 6131
- Opponents and Proponents of the RFP Process 7132
- Planning the RFP Process 8133
- Conclusion 12137
- References 13138
- Chapter 2: Writing and Evaluating RFPs 15140
- PART II: WRITING AND EVALUATING SPECIFIC TYPES OF RFPs COLLECTIONS 27152
- Chapter 3: RFPs for Library Collections: Preparing, Writing, Evaluating, and Follow-Up 29154
- Introduction 29154
- Reasons for an RFP 29154
- The Vendor Viewpoint 30155
- The RFP as Project 33158
- RFP Development 35160
- Main Goal and Outcomes 40165
- Releasing the RFP 43168
- Evaluation of the Proposals 46171
- Evaluate the Process 49174
- Evaluation of the Project 50175
- Conclusion 51176
- Notes 51176
- Other Recommended Reading 52177
- Chapter 4: RFPs for Academic Library Collections: Selecting a Serial Vendor 53178
- Introduction 53178
- The RFP Process at Your Institution 54179
- One or More Libraries 55180
- Do Your Homework 55180
- Meeting with Your Procurement Office 56181
- Developing Your RFP Timeline 58183
- Start of New Serial Vendor Contract, Including Transition Time 58183
- Approval Process 60185
- Decision—Reviewing, Scoring, and Writing the Report 60185
- Vendor Visits 60185
- Posting and Closing the RFP 60185
- Writing the RFP 60185
- Appoint the RFP Committee 61186
- Meet with Procurement 61186
- Do Your Homework 61186
- Writing the RFP 62187
- Vendor Visits 67192
- Evaluating and Scoring RFP Submissions 68193
- The New Contract and Conclusion 70195
- Notes 71196
- Chapter 5: RFPs for Public Library Collections 73198
- Introduction 73198
- Preparation and Identifying Needs 73198
- Writing the RFP 751100
- Introduction and Statement of Purpose 761101
- Background 761101
- Definitions 771102
- Evaluation Criteria 771102
- Scope of Services 781103
- Partial Bids 791104
- Phraseology 791104
- Attachments and Samples 801105
- Functional or Technical Requirements 801105
- Defining Library Materials 811106
- General Requirements 821107
- Shipping and Delivery 821107
- Claims, Cancelations, and Back Orders 821107
- Substitutions 821107
- Returns 821107
- Warranties and Replacements 831108
- Invoicing 831108
- Size and Depth of Catalog 831108
- Integrated Library System Integration 831108
- Interface 841109
- Collection Development Services 851110
- Fill Rates 861111
- Print on Demand 861111
- Staff Accounts 871112
- Customer Service and Support 871112
- Shelf-Ready Services 871112
- Cataloging 881113
- Physical Processing 881113
- Training and Documentation 881113
- Implementation Plan 891114
- References 891114
- Cost Proposals 891114
- Issuing the RFP 901115
- Evaluating the Proposals 921117
- Selecting a Vendor and Awarding the Contract 931118
- Lessons Learned 931118
- Bibliography 931118
- Chapter 6: RFPs for School Library Collections 951120
- Introduction 951120
- Planning and Design 971122
- Writing the RFP 1011126
- Putting It Together 1021127
- Issuing and Advertising the RFP 1101135
- Selecting and Notifying the Vendor(s) 1141139
- Presenting the Recommendation 1141139
- Establishing the Contract 1141139
- Lessons Learned 1141139
- Bibliography 1151140
- Chapter 7: Negotiating Collections for Consortia: RFIs/RFQs 1171142
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