Information Technology and Libraries Decision-Making in the Selection, Procurement, and Implementation of Alma/Primo:
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Publication Year
2023
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42
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GENERAL
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Abstract
This case study examines the decision-making process of library leaders and administrators in the selection, procurement, and implementation of Ex Libris Alma/Primo as their library services platform (LSP). The authors conducted a survey of libraries and library consortia in Canada and the United States who have implemented or plan to implement Alma. The results show that most libraries use both request for information (RFI) and request for proposal (RFP) in their system selection process, but the vendor-offered training is insufficient for effective operation. One-third of the libraries surveyed are considering switching to open-source options for their next automation system. These insights can benefit libraries and library consortia in improving their technological readiness and decision-making processes.
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Guo, J. X., & Xu, G. (2023). Decision-Making in the Selection, Procurement, and Implementation of Alma/Primo: Information Technology and Libraries, 42(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.6017/ital.v42i1.15599
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