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Syndetics Unbound Implementation - Integration into Primo VE
OCLS is developing an Agreement that will allow libraries to have the Syndetics Unbound premium content integrated into Primo VE.
If your library wants to have the Syndetics content available in Primo VE for Go Live, the setup and implementation must take place before the June 28 configuration freeze. Implementation can also be done after Go Live.
Syndetics Classic Version Not Available for Primo VE
Some colleges have the Syndetics Classic version. It contains the familiar linking, images, TOCs, summaries, some excerpts. Syndetics Classic is not available for Primo VE.
Syndetics Unbound contains all the features and functions of Syndetics Classic, plus extra options such as reviews and recommendations. Features and functions can be turned on/off in the admin dashboard.
Most of the Sirsi Consortium colleges upgraded to Unbound when Enterprise was introduced.
Syndetics Unbound Package Details
More information on the package OCLS is negotiating is outlined below:
Any Sirsi Consortium college that has not upgraded to Syndetics Unbound will be upgraded. The total annual price paid by those colleges will be grandfathered. OCLS will follow the standard cost sharing allocation model to share the cost.
Other colleges, outside the Sirsi Consortium, who have an existing Syndetics Classic subscription will also be upgraded and have their pricing grandfathered.
OCLS is still negotiating the price for colleges who have never had Syndetics before. The initial offer price is $1495. OCLS is still negotiating towards a better offer and more details will be provided.
The French content in Syndetics is limited. If, after a trial, Boreal or La Cite wish to subscribe to Syndetics OCLS will negotiate special pricing that recognizes the service’s limitations.
Eventually OCLS aims to have one total annual price for all participating colleges and the standard allocation model will be used to share the cost equitably. French colleges would be an exception with special pricing.
OCLS is negotiating a 3-year term to reduce or eliminate annual increases.
All colleges will be able to begin with a trial to Syndetics Unbound, even if they already have Unbound. The trial will begin mid-May and run until August 31 (or possibly Sept 31). All colleges will have the opportunity to become familiar with Syndetics Unbound and to integrate it into Primo VE.
The initial subscription term for Syndetics Unbound will be prorated for September 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 (possibly October 1). The subscription will run on the college fiscal year, thereafter.
Indicate your Interest - Complete Trial Poll
To help identify everyone’s intentions and to move forward with the trial so libraries have a chance to implement before Go Live, please answer the six questions in the trial poll by May 10, 2022.
Once OCLS knows who would like to participate in the trial, they will relay that information to Syndetics who will assign your college an account ID. The account ID is accompanied by a welcome letter that contains set up instructions.
The CLSP PMO has offered to devote one of its study groups in early June to go over Syndetics setup. Ex Libris is also available to help with the setup via their Support Portal.
Please contact Virginia at OCLS (vroy@ocls.ca), if you have questions or any trouble completing the poll.