The Library, operating under the Illinois Secretary of State, is dedicated to sustaining and expanding access to authoritative printed and periodical resources that support public education, civic engagement, and governmental transparency. Its core mission centers on acquiring and maintaining curated collections of books, journals, and periodicals to serve as foundational informational infrastructure for state operations and public service.
LIBRARY350 - Library is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. It currently has 2 open contract opportunities.
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AI Mission Profile
The Library, operating under the Illinois Secretary of State, is dedicated to sustaining and expanding access to authoritative printed and periodical resources that support public education, civic engagement, and governmental transparency. Its core mission centers on acquiring and maintaining curate...
The Library, operating under the Illinois Secretary of State, is dedicated to sustaining and expanding access to authoritative printed and periodical resources that support public education, civic engagement, and governmental transparency. Its core mission centers on acquiring and maintaining curated collections of books, journals, and periodicals to serve as foundational informational infrastructure for state operations and public service. Strategic priorities include ensuring continuous availability of legally mandated publications, preserving historical and legislative records, and supporting research accessibility across state agencies and constituents. Key programs focus on subscription-based content acquisition, archival preservation, and digital-to-print resource integration to meet evolving public information needs.
The agency’s procurement activity is narrowly focused on the acquisition of periodical and book distribution services, primarily through merchant wholesalers specializing in periodical and newspaper supply chains. Contracts are typically structured as ongoing service agreements with fixed-term renewals, emphasizing reliability, consistent delivery schedules, and compliance with state publication standards. The procurement process favors vendors capable of managing large-scale, recurring distribution logistics with minimal disruption.
The primary NAICS category targeted is 424920, reflecting a deliberate reliance on specialized merchant wholesalers for the procurement of books, periodicals, and newspapers. There is no evidence of set-aside preferences or targeted diversity initiatives in the procurement record. Vendor relationships appear to be transactional and performance-driven, with emphasis on adherence to delivery timelines, content accuracy, and catalog consistency rather than innovation or technological integration.
Organized under the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, the Library operates as a centralized resource unit with statewide responsibility for maintaining official state publications. It utilizes standard state procurement vehicles for goods and services, relying on established wholesale distribution channels rather than digital platforms or direct publisher agreements. Its geographic footprint is statewide, with procurement decisions aligned to support uniform access across Illinois jurisdictions.
Recent LIBRARY350 - Library contracts
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Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at LIBRARY350 - Library and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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Recent LIBRARY350 - Library Contracts
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