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�Ju mu 77 FAU2 4 one can do that, but either one has the ability to talk to other systems. They can interface with the state system. He confirmed that they only talked about a discount with CLSI. Commissioner Scurlock asked why they did not talk to both vendors about a possible discount. Administrator Chandler believed part of what staff looked at was the fact that the total cost and the figures we received from RMG on these systems were essentially the same, and that being the same, we looked at the service that could be provided and the benefit to us, and within the state there are better than 20 public libraries served by the CLSI system. They have a good track record and background and a good record in servicing. Commissioner Scurlock stated that his concern is that there has been a discussion with the one that is being recommended for almost a year with the initial contact 6 months ago, and Librar- ian Mary Powell clarified that while they knew about this firm that long ago, they did not contact CLSI until 6 weeks ago. This was confirmed by Commissioner Eggert. Commissioner Scurlock asked if it would not be appropriate, if there are two that are in the same ballpark, to at least enter into some dialogue with those two vendors. Commissioner Eggert noted that she was told that staff went and looked at both systems, and one of the main things told to her is that the system they are proposing now was much more "user friendly" and had a much greater success rate than the other system which they were having problems with. Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that was not set out in the staff recommendation. He then addressed the amount included in the budget for computers, noting that you could buy a lot of books for $300,000 and wished to know how much is budgeted for new books. Lynn Walsh, North County Librarian, informed the Board that they have about 25,000 volumes right now. The new facility in the North County will hold 65,000. They have been open 6 years 104