The Virtual Library of Virginia

RFP for Databases and E-Journal Provider(s)

Vendor Demonstrations Wednesday, May 11, 2005

Agenda | Accommodations | Directions | Registration Information | Travel

The VIVA Vendor Demonstrations for the RFP will be held on May 11th in the Commonwealth Room B of Virginia Commonwealth University's University Student Commons, located at 907 Floyd Avenue, Richmond, VA 23284-2032.

Registration:

Registration will be handled by the VIVA Office. Space is limited so we will start by accepting only 2 registrants from each institution or branch campus (plus all RFP Committee members). We will allow other registrants as space permits. To register, please send an email to "viva@gmu.edu" with the following information -- the name of your institution, the name of the registrant(s), their email addresses. Also please indicate if a vegetarian lunch is required. The deadline for registration is Wednesday, May 4. The list of registrants is posted.

Agenda:

8:15 - 8:50 a.m. Registration and Coffee

8:50 a.m. Welcome and Introductions

9:00 - 10:15 a.m. EBSCO (CINAHL, PsycINFO. PsycARTICLES, EconLit)

10:15 -10:30 a.m. Break

10:30 - 11:45 a.m. OVID (CINAHL, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, EconLit)

11:45 - 1:15 p.m. LUNCH (box lunch provided)

1:15 - 2:15 p.m Cambridge Scientific Abstracts (PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, EconLit)

2:15 - 2:30 p.m. Break

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Wrap Up

Travel:

Mileage and parking will be reimbursed for all representatives of the public institutions. Anyone needing to spend the night must get a Travel Authorization Form approved in advance by the VIVA Office. Please fax the completed form to the VIVA Office (FAX: 703.993.4662). Please see the long VIVA travel memo if you need more details on the state travel rules.

Suggested Accommodations:

Linden Row Inn (Government rate is $74.00/night. Tax is 13%)
(804) 783-7000
100 E Franklin St
Richmond, VA 23219
lindenrowinn.com

The Jefferson Hotel
(804) 788-8000
101 W Franklin St
Richmond, VA 23220
jeffersonhotel.com

Richmond Marriott Hotel
(804) 643-3400
500 E Broad St
Richmond, VA 23219
marriott.com

Directions:

Here are driving directions to the VCU Monroe Park (Academic) Campus, along with walking directions from the parking deck to the Student Commons. (The directions listed on VCU's web site take you to a different parking deck, so we've altered them.)

Arriving from the East by Interstate 64 West - coming from Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, etc.
1. Take Exit #190 for Fifth Street and Downtown/Coliseum.
2. Turn right at the eighth traffic light, onto Main Street.
3. Follow Main Street for 16 blocks to Harrison Street (turn left).
4. Go one block to Cary Street; the entrance to the VCU West Cary Street Parking Deck is on the right.
5. To get to the University Student Commons: Walk north on Harrison Street one block toward Main Street. Turn right on Main Street. Walk one block to the next stoplight (Linden Street). The Linden Street entrance to the Commons will be on the left-hand side of Main Street just past the stoplight.
6. To get to the Commonwealth Ballroom B at the University Student Commons: Walk down the hallway to the main staircase in the middle of the Commons. There is an elevator right next to the staircase. Go to the second floor. Take a right at the top of the staircase (or elevator) and walk down the hall. Take your next right and then your next left. Commonwealth Ballroom B will be down the hall on your left.

Arriving from the North by Interstate 95 South - coming from Washington, Fredericksburg, Kings Dominion, etc.
1. Take Exit #79 to right towards Powhite Parkway (Route I-195). Bear left off the ramp onto I-195.
2. Take the exit for Hamilton and Broad Streets.
3. Follow Hamilton Street to Monument Avenue (second left) and turn left.
4. Follow Monument Avenue east; its name will change to Franklin Street.
5. Follow Franklin Street to Harrison Street (turn right); drive five blocks on Harrison Street. The entrance to the VCU West Cary Street Parking Deck is on the right.
6. To get to the University Student Commons: Walk north on Harrison Street one block toward Main Street. Turn right on Main Street. Walk one block to the next stoplight (Linden Street). The Linden Street entrance to the Commons will be on the left-hand side of Main Street just past the stoplight.
7. To get to the Commonwealth Ballroom B at the University Student Commons: Walk down the hallway to the main staircase in the middle of the Commons. There is an elevator right next to the staircase. Go to the second floor. Take a right at the top of the staircase (or elevator) and walk down the hall. Take your next right and then your next left. Commonwealth Ballroom B will be down the hall on your left.

Arriving from the South by Interstate 95 North - coming from Petersburg, North Carolina, etc.
1. Take Exit #74A onto Downtown Expressway, I-195 (The exit ramp is actually on the James River Bridge).
2. Drive 1/2 mile, take exit for Belvidere Street (U.S. #1 & # 301).
3. Follow Canal Street for 2 blocks. It will turn into Cumberland Street.
4. Follow Cumberland Street for 5 blocks to Harrison Street (turn right).
5. Go one block to Cary Street; the entrance to the VCU West Cary Street Parking Deck is on the left.
6. To get to the University Student Commons: Walk north on Harrison Street one block toward Main Street. Turn right on Main Street. Walk one block to the next stoplight (Linden Street). The Linden Street entrance to the Commons will be on the left-hand side of Main Street just past the stoplight.
7. To get to the Commonwealth Ballroom B at the University Student Commons: Walk down the hallway to the main staircase in the middle of the Commons. There is an elevator right next to the staircase. Go to the second floor. Take a right at the top of the staircase (or elevator) and walk down the hall. Take your next right and then your next left. Commonwealth Ballroom B will be down the hall on your left.

Arriving from the West by Interstate 64 East - coming from Charlottesville, etc.
1. Take Exit #186 towards the Powhite Parkway.
2. Take the exit for Hamilton and Broad streets.
3. Follow Hamilton Street to Monument Avenue (second left) and turn left.
4. Follow Monument Avenue east; its name will change to Franklin Street.
5. Follow Franklin Street to Harrison Street (turn right); drive five blocks on Harrison Street. The entrance to the VCU West Cary Street Parking Deck is on the right.
6. To get to the University Student Commons: Walk north on Harrison Street one block toward Main Street. Turn right on Main Street. Walk one block to the next stoplight (Linden Street). The Linden Street entrance to the Commons will be on the left-hand side of Main Street just past the stoplight.
7. To get to the Commonwealth Ballroom B at the University Student Commons: Walk down the hallway to the main staircase in the middle of the Commons. There is an elevator right next to the staircase. Go to the second floor. Take a right at the top of the staircase (or elevator) and walk down the hall. Take your next right and then your next left. Commonwealth Ballroom B will be down the hall on your left.

RFP Committee Members are: Sharon Gasser (Chair) (JMU), Gene Hyde (Radford), Mack Lundy (W&M), Jane Penner (UVA), Sylvia Rortvedt (NVCC), and Pat Van Zandt (W&M). Ex Officio members are Iris Moubray (JMU) (VIVA's Procurement Officer) and Kathy Perry (VIVA Director).

Target Date for Award of the contract: Our goal is to award the contract in June and to have the service(s) begin on or before July 1, 2005.

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Contact: Kathy Perry, (George Mason University) VIVA Director.
Last updated: 4/27/2005