A vendor is sought to provide a comprehensive resource sharing and interlibrary loan management system for library networks in North Dakota. The system must support the complete request lifecycle for both returnable and non-returnable materials, enabling efficient handling from initiation to completion.

Key requirements include support for centralized broker or hub models, as well as multi-site lending within a consortium or network. The system should allow for prioritized and tiered request options, and provide mechanisms to forward unfillable requests to external partners or networks seamlessly, without the need for manual data re-entry.

Additional features should include a union catalog for patron discovery, request placement, and management, with robust authentication options from multiple sources. The solution should also offer patron authentication and library authorization for accessing licensed electronic resources directly within the discovery layer, as supported by content providers. A web-based staff interface is required to manage requests, patrons, and records, complemented by standard reporting tools that track borrowing, lending, and document delivery activities across the network.