Enterprise Library Management System

Minnesota is seeking a vendor to provide an integrated library services platform (LSP) that supports the varied needs of its member libraries and their patrons. The platform must be standards-based and capable of facilitating end-to-end workflows including acquisitions, metadata management, circulation, fulfillment, electronic resource management (ERM), and analytics. Key features should include process automation, batch operations, configurable workflows, and integrated knowledge bases, allowing for both consortium-wide management and the flexibility for each library to define local policies and practices.

The desired solution should comprehensively support print resource management while offering advanced tools for managing electronic resources, linked data, and emerging content formats. Regular vendor-managed updates and ongoing, community-aligned feature releases are essential to ensure the platform remains current and adaptable.

Security, privacy, and compliance are critical components. The platform must employ industry-standard security practices such as data encryption in transit and at rest, access logging, and role-based permissions. Personal information should be retained only as dictated by agency policy or law, with data exposure limited to necessary operational purposes. The solution must comply with all relevant state and federal privacy regulations, adhere to security standards, and support single sign-on (SSO) using institutional identity providers like SAML or Azure AD.