Public Library Members: MCLS has been working with Skillsoft for a possible shared group purchase to Books 24x7 IT and Desktop Videos – On demand Streaming Videos. “Comprehensive collections of premium reference content in a fully searchable database. Learners have full access to the complete unabridged content of more than 31,000 online books, complemented by streaming videos and reports, spanning a wide variety of subjects". The Offer Includes Books24x7 Public Library Bundle Shared cost Site License 1-year license with multi-year discounts available Product Sheet Attached. Price example: with an aggregate total of 2,000,000 population served, the bundle is only $34,512 for a 1-year license and a Site License (further discounts available for a multi-year license) If 10 libraries participate, the cost would be $3,451 per library If 8 libraries participate, the cost would be $4,314 per library If 5 libraries participate, the cost would be $6,902 per library __________________________________________________________ Upgrade and add 9,000 IT & Desktop instructional videos (attached)- perfect for public library patrons. Total cost of $45,230 Shared cost Site License 1-year license with multi-year discounts available If 10 libraries participate, the cost would be $4,523 per library If 8 libraries participate, the cost would be $5,654 per library If 5 libraries participate, the cost would be $9,046 per library The special offer is valid through December 31, 2014. Please contact services@mcls.org if you’re interested in participating, or if you would like to sign up for a 30-day trial. Diana Mitchell mitchelld@mcls.org Manager of Member Services Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 PH: 800-530-9019 Ex: 112 Mobile: 517-927-0101 Fax: 517-492-3808 http://www.mcls.org MCLS - Partnerships. Solutions. Excellence.