PSRML is pleased to issue its first ever call for purchase order quotations to solicit proposals designed to improve biomedical information access in institutions which serve health professionals but lack professional library services. Any Network mem ber in our region is eligible for one of these awards; PSRML will be making up to five awards during the next 12 months, each will total up to $3,500.
The main objective of this project is to improve information access by the development of linkages between Network member libraries and health care institutions which have no professional library service. These linkages would be either through the for mation of a new consortium of institutions serving health care professionals, or by including new institutions within an existing consortium.
Bidders must be an NN/LM Pacific Southwest Region member; a DOCLINE/Loansome Doc participant, or a library which has submitted a DOCLINE application; have access to the Internet; and provide a key individual who has an MLS or equivalent to supervise th e project and provide training.
The deadline for proposals is April 14th, and the period of performance will be from May 1, 1997 through April 30, 1998. A complete copy of the Request, including proposal instructions and statement of work, is available on the PSRML Web Site. Copies are also available by contacting the PSRML office at (310)825-1200 or (800) 338-RMLS.