AZ_2022_Arizona_Public_Libraries_03MAR22.pdf

This document is a Gale Resource Proposal for Arizona Public Libraries dated March 3, 2022, involving Gale, a Cengage Company, as the service provider. The proposal is specifically targeted at providing digital resources and databases for public libraries throughout the state of Arizona.

The proposal outlines a comprehensive Gale Resource Package with a five-year subscription term from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2027, at an annual cost of $420,000. The package includes 19 different digital resources spanning various categories such as academic research, literature, context-based learning platforms, news archives, career preparation, and specialized databases like ChiltonLibrary and Arizona-specific legal forms. Access will be provided through library cards, IP authentication, and zip code access. The resources cover diverse educational levels and topics, including elementary, high school, and academic contexts, with specific focus areas like science, history, biography, global issues, and opposing viewpoints.