Hi All, Just wanted to share the good news with everyone-in FY 2018-'19, our first year of participation in MHEC (Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium), 203 Maine public libraries and schools spent $4,205,093.11 and saved $1,632,826.83, an average savings of 39%.

Hope this helps you make your budget case to funders. Purchasing in a way that saves 39% demonstrates value and  fiscal accountability to the taxpayers and donors who support your library or school.

Not an MHEC member yet? It's free and easy to join at https://www.mhec.net/mhec-libraries/ . If you have any difficulty with the application or login ID set-up, contact Mike Girardi at 413-992-2520 & [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or Kate Moskos at 413-992-2503 & [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> .  They are great to work with. Deb

Deborah A. Clark, MLIS
Library Management Specialist
Maine State Library
Portland Public Library, Third Floor
5 Monument Square
Portland, ME 04101
(207)871-1765
1-800-649-7696 Ext. 765
Fax: (207)871-1703
E-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

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