SWAN is conducting a search for an integrated library system (ILS) and an analytics platform. This process will be led by SWAN staff, with membership involvement throughout, including software demonstrations and opportunities for feedback.
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ILS Search Committee Selection and Next Steps
ILS Search Committee personnel After much discussion, the SWAN board has approved the makeup of our ILS Search Committee. We had an overwhelming response to our call for volunteers from many talented member staff. The selection process was not easy, and we are grateful to all who put their names forward. Our final committee consists of five member staff and five SWAN staff: Allyson Renell...
SWAN Search for ILS & Analytics platform: submit your name to be selected for the search group
SWAN is officially undertaking a search for its Integrated Library System and analytics software platforms and we need your help! The search process will form a group of member library staff and SWAN staff to complete a written draft of the request for proposals and later evaluate the proposed solutions based on the written responses and software demonstrations. The search timeline is outlined on...
Demos & events
Timeline
Timeline |
Activity |
|---|---|
June 2026 |
Visits to vendors at the ALA Conference in Chicago |
July – Sept 2026 |
Create instrument that will outline all of our initial questions and requirements, with scoring worksheet |
Sept 18, 2026 |
SWAN Board meeting - approval of ILS Search Committee and first draft of RFP submitted for review |
Sept 21 - 26, 2026 |
ILS committee kick-off meeting |
October 2026 |
Issue RFP |
November 2026 |
Compile and review Round 1 responses |
December 2026 |
Request clarification of proposals |
January 2027 |
Scoring of proposals & pricing |
February 2027 |
Round 2 finalist demonstrations & membership feedback/scoring |
March 2027 |
Request for best & final offer pricing |
April 2027 |
Final scoring & recommendation |
May 2027 |
Contract negotiation |