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D -- AUTOMATED SHELFLIST AND LIBRARY INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEM SOL RFI96-1 DUE 111595 POC Melissa A. Stevenski, Contracting Officer, (202)707-8606. The Library of Congress is requesting information describing currently available library systems that can support call number assignment and inventory control for an existing database of over 12 million bibliographic records that is expected to grow at the rate of 300,000 records per year. The system should be available to use existing LC bibliographic data arrange and display this data in proper call number order, and provide the ability to add new call numbers and edit or delete existing ones from this array. In addition, this system should provide the ability to create and edit inventory data describing the holdings associated with the bibliographic records. This notice is NOT a request for proposal. Firms that can provide the system described above are encouraged to submit the information requested in writing (original and one copy). Firms that can provide a library system that supports the functins described above are invited to participate in a demonstration at the Library of Congress to demonstrate their system. Parties interested in participating in a demonstration must provide the information no later than November 15, 1995 for demonstration proposes. The following dates have been set aside: November 17 and 29, December 1, 4, 6, 11, 12 and 15. Contact Melissa Stevenski,(202)707-8606, to reserve a demonstration date. (0304)

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