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Additions to FY20 Action Plan

Goal - Member libraries will receive network services that allow their staff to perform efficiently and deliver effective services.

Evaluate the current ILS, the feasibility of moving to a new ILS, and determine if a RFP should be issued to potentially find a new ILS.
Enter negotiations for SirsiDynix contract service or begin RFP process for new ILS
Implement HTML notices to provide a more professional look to notices and allow staff to receive replies directly from their own patrons.
Evaluate ways to streamline processes to minimize network staff intervention in patron/library interactions (e.g. Patron PIN requests).
Evaluate the implementation of patron credits in the ILS.
Implement eResource Central to more tightly integrate electronic resources into the discovery platform.

Goal - Member libraries will have network provided Resource Sharing services that meet the needs of their users

Evaluate Overdrive magazines before renewal to determine if it should be continued and if it should be expanded.
Support more roundtables to allow informal sharing among directors and other staff.

Goal - Member Libraries will have a well-managed and administered network

Seek and evaluate programs that may allow SAILS to join larger groups of employers to decrease benefit costs.
Onboard new Bibliographic and Digital Services Manager, providing training and documentation to allow them to succeed in their new role.