Hello All, The MHEC (Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium) has renewed the L50 Library Supplies contract for 5 years until March 2027. They will, however, be able to add new vendors during the contract term.

Suppliers returning on the contract are:
DEMCO
The Library Store
Bibliotheca
Reliance Barcode Solutions (they announced they were closing after the contract was completed)

Suppliers added to the contract:
Brodart (library supplies)
Hollinger Metal Edge (archival supplies)

MHEC's new i-buy e-commerce site is now ready for use. You can request quotes, compare vendor pricing, and order products from multiple vendors right through the website. Learn more about using the new purchasing platform at https://mhec.net/about_ibuy_marketplace/ .

To stay up-to-date on MHEC news and changes, you can sign up for their general e-mail newsletter at https://mhec.net/e-communication/ or contract-specific newsletters at the different contract landing pages.

Our library contract manager is Ryan Kidder [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 413-992-2576 if you have any questions. Deb

Deborah A. Clark, MLIS
Library Management Specialist
Maine State Library
(207)233-2193
E-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

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