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Sep 14, 2026
Dec 18, 2026
Statewide subject specific reference & research databases.
Posted
Sep 14, 2026
Dec 18, 2026
The Board of Library Commissioners is soliciting proposals from publishers, value-added resellers, and authorized third-party vendors for online encyclopedias, early learning resources, and educational content accessible to Massachusetts libraries and patrons. The selected products will form part of the statewide electronic resources available through Massachusetts libraries. The solicitation is an open-market, non-statewide procurement with proposals due on December 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
Posted
Sep 14, 2026
Dec 18, 2026
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is seeking proposals under RFR 27-104 for statewide general reference and research databases. Eligible respondents include publishers of online content, value-added resellers, and third-party vendors offering electronic general reference content with remote access for libraries and library patrons. Selected products will form part of the core set of statewide electronic resources for Massachusetts libraries, with proposals due on December 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM.
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Boston
County
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Suffolk
Address
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90 Canal St., Suite 500
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02114
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
The meeting covered various reports, including updates from the Director, the Business Office on strategic planning and procurement, Communications on Summer Reading events, and the Construction team regarding regulatory reviews. Key discussions involved the legislative agenda for FY2028, including budget requests for support, outreach, and state aid to public libraries. The board also received updates on statewide databases, the Massachusetts Library System, and the Library of the Commonwealth's initiatives, such as the Community History department's oral history projects and endowment announcements. Finally, the Board voted to adopt the FY2028 Legislative Agenda total amounts.
The Board meeting included updates on the agency's strategic plan, with a formal extension approved to June 2027. Discussions covered the FY2028 legislative agenda and budget outlook, focusing on priority funding requests. The Board received reports from the Perkins School for the Blind regarding services and programs for FY26, as well as operational reports from the Director, the Massachusetts Library System, and the Library of the Commonwealth. Topics addressed included early literacy initiatives, infrastructure construction updates, and library accessibility projects.
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The meeting included reports on Commissioner activities, hiring status, construction updates, and communication and outreach efforts, including statewide programs like the Road Trip and MassArt at the Library. Reports from the Library Advisory and Development unit and State Programs were presented, covering topics such as accessibility remediation, E-Rate, and statewide data dashboards. The Board approved FY2027 grants for networks, specifically regarding telecommunications, resource sharing, network infrastructure, and small library support, as well as the Library eBooks and Audiobooks (LEA) content grant. Additionally, updates were provided by the Massachusetts Library System and the Library of the Commonwealth regarding recent achievements, grants, and department statistics.
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