Library Considers Expanding Libby Consortium Service

Sunflower eLibrary (Libby) is positioned to become Salina Public Library’s primary digital lending platform, with staff recommending reallocating Hoopla funds to expand this lower-cost consortium service. The Board’s decision on Hoopla will shape Libby’s funding and service levels for the 2027 budget.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$57,000.00 (2025 budget); $56,000.00 (2024); $47,000.00 (2023); $45,000.00 (2022); $36,500.00 (2021); $35,000.00 (2020); $28,000.00 (2019); potential additional reallocated funds from Hoopla under Options 1–3

Contract type

TECHNOLOGY

Contract term

Ongoing annual consortium-based digital service; future term contemplated for 2027 budget year

Renewal

The Libby platform is funded annually through the Sunflower eLibrary consortium; staff proposes reallocating former Hoopla funds to Libby in the 2027 budget to enhance collections and sustain lower per-circulation costs. Specific renewal and funding levels will be set once the Board acts on the Hoopla options.

Document type

Report

Source document

Salina Public Library Hoopla/Overdrive Report 2026-08-28

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the technology contract by Salina Library Board?

Sunflower Elibrary (libby) was awarded this technology contract by Salina Library Board, as recorded on August 28, 2026. The contract value is $57,000.00 (2025 budget); $56,000.00 (2024); $47,000.00 (2023); $45,000.00 (2022); $36,500.00 (2021); $35,000.00 (2020); $28,000.00 (2019); potential additional reallocated funds from Hoopla under Options 1–3.

How much is the Sunflower Elibrary (libby) contract with Salina Library Board worth?

The Sunflower Elibrary (libby) contract with Salina Library Board is valued at $57,000.00 (2025 budget); $56,000.00 (2024); $47,000.00 (2023); $45,000.00 (2022); $36,500.00 (2021); $35,000.00 (2020); $28,000.00 (2019); potential additional reallocated funds from Hoopla under Options 1–3, covering technology work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Technology contract, documented as a report record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Salina Public Library Hoopla/Overdrive Report 2026-08-28 (Report), dated August 28, 2026 from Salina Library Board. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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