The object of the procurement is the provision of a multi-client, fully cloud-based library system for the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek for temporary use as a Software as a Service (“SaaS”), including the implementation of the system with migration from the client's current system to the future system. Library system. This Next Generation Library system includes all the components of a classic integrated library system with OPAC, including a discovery index with bibliographic metadata and full-text information from various sources.

The object of the procurement is the provision of a multi-client, fully cloud-based library system for the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek for temporary use as a Software as a Service (“SaaS”), including the implementation of the system with migration from the current system of the AG to the future library system. This Next Generation Library System (“NGLS”) includes all components of a classic integrated library system with OPAC, including a discovery index of bibliographic metadata and full-text information from different sources. The contractor shall take care of the complete provision at the technical level. The NGLS is fully web-based, both for graphical user interfaces and for automated access via APIs.

The NGLS covers all processes in a large universal library:

— Acquisition transactions,

— Electronic Resource Management (ERM),

— metadata management and indexing,

— mode of operation.

The provision of the software as SaaS includes the maintenance of the system as well as support including the hotline for the client in troubleshooting and configuring the system, as well as the ongoing development of the system by the contractor to adapt to the state of the art and to industry-standard innovations and functionalities. .

In order to achieve operational readiness, the NGLS must be implemented and the migration from the AG's previous system to the NGLS must be implemented (hereinafter referred to as the “implementation project”). This includes customizing and parameterization of the application, as well as the integration of the NGLS into the existing system environment of the AG with the operational connection of the necessary interfaces. In addition, the data from the AG's previous system must be migrated to the new system. It also includes training for the staff of the AG in the areas of system administration and users and the provision of documentation.

In addition, a test system is to be provided. In order to guarantee the actual data sovereignty of the Client regarding the data transferred to the system, regular data extracts must be compiled and made available to the Client.