NC Cardinal Migration Application

Please complete this application by 11:59 pm on November 1, 2024. Questions about the application can be sent to benjamin.murphy@dncr.nc.gov

Library Information

Library Name: *

Library Director Name: *

Library Director email: *

How many physical locations does your library have? e.g. main library, branch buildings. Exclude bookmobiles and kiosks. *

Do you have any services that are open less than 18 hours a week or are unique in their set-up? e.g. bookmobile, grab-and-go kiosk, or shared with a school *

Yes

No

Please list how many and provide a brief description. *

0/1000 characters

How do your various libraries/branches operate? *

We are a municipal library.

We are a regional library system.

We are not a municipal or regional library. We have a single management structure, like a county.

We are not a municipal or regional library. We have signed inter-local agreements between libraries.

Please describe the governance structure (e.g. non-profit board). *

ILS Information

What ILS do you currently use? e.g. Polaris, TLC, Sirsi Symphony, Sirsi Horizon, etc. *

When does your current ILS contract expire? * +

What ILS functions are you currently using in addition to Cataloging and Circulation? *

How many bibliographic records are currently in your ILS? If you share an ILS with another library, include only bibliographic records at your locations. *

How many items records are currently in your ILS? If you share an ILS with another library, include only items records at your locations. *

How many current patron records are currently in your ILS? If you share an ILS with another library, include only the number of patron records you would need migrated to a new system. *

What is the item barcode range and format for your library? Your barcode vendor may be able to tell you the range of barcodes they have on record for you. Formats include CODABAR, Code 39, etc. *

What is the patron barcode range and format for your library? Your barcode vendor may be able to tell you the range of barcodes they have on record for you. Formats include CODABAR, Code 39, etc. *

What is your annual circulation? If you share an ILS with another library, include only the circulations for your library. *

Are you planning any major cataloging projects between now and June 30, 2025? Please explain any projects that would have a significant effect on your item or patron counts. *

Third Party Information

What vendor applications/services do you use? *

List the types of receipt and label printers you currently use. Please include manufacturer and model name/number. *

How do you print spine labels and/or pocket labels? *

Print from within the ILS

Print independent of the ILS

Sheet feed

Continuous feed

IT Information

Does your library system use virtual machines, thin client, or cloud computing? If so, please describe

Special Circumstances

Are there any special circumstances that should be considered? In determining your library’s readiness or need to join NC Cardinal are there special circumstances that should be considered.

Certification

Authorizing Official Name: Enter the name of your library's authorizing official. The authorizing official is the person who is allowed to accept federal grant funds on behalf of your organization is commonly, a county/city manager or board chair and is generally not the library director. *

Authorizing Official Email: Enter the email address of your library's authorizing official. *

This application has been authorized by the appropriate authorities of my institution/library.

As required by 2 CFR 200.415(b) I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the information provided herein is true, complete, and accurate. I am aware that the provision of false, fictitious, or fraudulent information, or the omission of any material fact, may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative consequences including, but not limited to violations of U.S. Code Title 18, Sections 2, 1001, 1343 and Title 31, Sections 3729-3730 and 3801-3812.

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