date: June 25, 1999
subject: New LMS: Endeavor Contract Signed
to: CUL

Dear Colleagues,

Cornell University, represented by Provost Don M. Randel and myself, has signed a contract with Endeavor to purchase its Voyager system. This is an important milestone in our quest for a library management system that possesses the flexibility and stability that enables us to maintain our high standards of service and productivity and our leadership in developing digital library initiatives. Thanks to the intelligent contributions of the LMS Evaluation Committee, the LMS Steering Committee, and many others throughout the Library and the University, we have finally selected a system, and now, thanks to the support of the Provost, we are making the financial commitment necessary to acquire the Voyager software, hardware, and other services that will result in the installation of a new LMS in July 2000. I want to thank a few of the many people who made this possible: Lynne Personius, whose technical knowledge and steady leadership has been absolutely invaluable; Tom Hickerson, who stepped in midway in our selection process and did a superb job of bringing this complex activity to a successful conclusion; and Lee Cartmill, who monitored and analyzed the financial and legal issues with his usual outstanding attention to detail and acumen.

We'll have a busy year ahead, but we should savor this moment. Congratulations to all who had a hand in bringing the Library Management System selection to this stage.

Sarah

Sarah E. Thomas
University Librarian
Cornell University