Posted on behalf of John McDonough of the Oireachtas Library &
Research Service, Eire:
My name is John McDonough and I am the Head of Collections in the
Oireachtas Library & Research Service.
Over the past few months we have been preparing to initiate a
comprehensive collections project (called HARP - Historical Archives
Restoration Project) to start in 2009.
Preliminary work was undertaken in November 2008 by specialised
consultants to assess the collections and draft a Preservation, Appraisal
and Cataloguing Report.
Phase 1, (known as HARP-C) is concerned with cleaning, cataloguing and
conserving the collections. Phase 2 of the project (known as HARP-D) is
tasked with the digitisation of select elements from the collections for
preservation and accessibility reasons. Whilst the two phases are distinct
projects subject to separate tender bids and requiring contractors with
different skills and expertise, the approach to implementing Phase 1
methodology will include identification and preparation of digitisation
candidates within the collections.
I am sending you notice that the RFT for HARP-C has been published on the
eTenders website and may be accessed at
http://www.etenders.gov.ie/Search/Show/Search_View.aspx?id=DEC110807
Please note that completed tenders must be returned by 29/01/09 and the
Office will facilitate site visits in early January 2009 to assist in
accurately scoping a response to this call.
As detailed in the RFT, specific queries may be addressed to myself and
answers will be circulated to all parties who complete the expression of
interest on the eTenders website.
Best wishes,
Margaret
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Margaret Crockett
Consultant Archivist and Records Manager
Email: [log in to unmask]
Website: http://www.margaretcrockett.co.uk/
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