The New Hampshire Automated Information System (NHAIS) Board appointed a subcommittee to explore options to replace the Galaxy system that runs the NHU-PAC purchased in 1993.

In the spring, a user survey was sent to all NHAIS libraries to help the committee determine what library users desire in a new system. Throughout the summer, the subcommittee and members of the library community, have met with automation vendors to examine what is currently available to libraries. The vendor demonstrations include Auto-graphics, Data Research Associates (DRA), Innovative Interfaces, Inc. (III), epixtech, Endeavor, and The Library Corporation (TLC). Each vendor presented a three-hour demonstration of their products. The committee focused on the cataloging, interlibrary loan, and OPAC functions of each system. NEXT GENERATION UPDATE Using the survey results plus the information learned from the vendors, the committee will identify everything NHAIS requires in a new system. A Request for Proposal (RFP) will be drafted this fall and sent to all interested vendors. It is anticipated the RFP will be released at the beginning of 2001.