After lambana: myth and magic in manila: a graphic novel and 45 more items

Norfolk State University in Virginia awarded a contract to GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO on July 16, 2026, with a cumulative value of $944.00. The prime contractor is supplying library materials, consisting of 45 individual graphic novels, memoirs, and illustrated publications for acquisition by the university's library system. The materials are being delivered to the Library Acquisitions department located in room LBBL 3023 (contact: S. Alley, extension 3-2428) and include titles spanning diverse genres and subjects, such as "Frieren Beyond Journey's End," "Hakim's Odyssey" series, "Radium Girls," and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin," with individual unit prices ranging from $9.71 to $40.49.

The contract includes a freight fuel surcharge of $44.92, which represents approximately 4.8 percent of the total contract value. All line items are designated as single-unit purchases of individual titles, with delivery directed to the same library acquisitions location. The award represents a routine library materials procurement supporting the academic mission of the institution through the expansion of its graphic novel and illustrated publication collection. No specific contract performance period or annual renewal value is indicated in the award documentation.