SUPC’s Library Group enables members to discuss key topics of interest regarding the procurement of goods and services that are used primarily by the library. In particular, the group focuses on the purchase of periodicals and books in both print and electronic format, as well as library-related goods.  


Membership of this group is open to:
•    Heads of Libraries, and library staff with responsibility for acquisitions or collection development
•    Procurement professionals with responsibility for libraries
 


By participating in this group, members will:
•    Discuss trends and share operational best practice for relevant products and services
•    Exchange feedback on supplier and contract performance
•    Develop market strategies
•    Help manage library collaborative agreements
•    Receive guidance on available collaborative agreements
•    Discuss supplier, market and product developments
•    Have access to email distribution lists for easy discussion with colleagues


This group meets twice a year.  To see when the next Library Group Meeting is taking place, visit our Events page.

Key Personnel

Position Name Telephone Email
Administrator Helen Noyes 0118 378 4304 helen.noyes@reading.ac.uk
Contract Manager Gavin Phillips 0118 378 4304 g.j.phillips@reading.ac.uk

Frameworks & lots

Frameworks Lots Start date End date
Library Management Systems and Associated Services 16/04/2020 15/08/2024
Online Streaming and Training Services (ITS1035AP) 30/10/2020 29/10/2022
Books, e-books, e-textbooks, and associated services 04/01/2022 30/06/2025
Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital)
01/08/2023 31/07/2025
Library Equipment, Software & Maintenance 01/08/2023 31/07/2025

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