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DoD Libraries require access to a database that provides reading recommendations for all age groups and encourages reader success in young readers. This database should cover fiction and non-fiction t... DoD Libraries require access to a database that provides reading recommendations for all age groups and encourages reader success in young readers. This database should cover fiction and non-fiction titles and use “appeal” factors to match books to readers. Must be able to provide online research tools from professionally curated sources that offer trusted information for a balanced, global perspective and insights Must be able to provide reading recommendations for all age groups and encourages reader success in young readers. Must be able to cover fiction and non-fiction titles and use “appeal” factors to match books to readers. The database for grades K-8 should match books to specific Common Core standards. Must be able to assist users to identify non-fiction texts that are just right for their reading level. Must be able to provide audiobook recommendations, complete series information, appeal language to describe books, read-alike information, professional book reviews, reader ratings and reviews, recommended “Reads” lists, award winner lists, book discussion guides, genre overviews, readers' advisory guides, teaching guides, Common Core support. Must be able to provide Lexile numbers. Lexiles numbers provide an estimate of the result’s reading difficulty and the approximate grade-level reading ability required for comprehension.” Must be able to provide the benefits of “On The Shelf” feature shows titles available at the customer’s library, popular, professional and reader reviews all in one place, browsing by topic, age, reading (Lexile) level, reading lists, such as “Top 10” and “Best of’, “How Do I?” tab links to common FAQs, downloadable quick lists of recommended books by topic, Common Core Standard documents, and curricular guides by grade or unit. Must be provide Keyword search, product search, A-Z product list, and the ability to limit by major category. Search functionality should be by keyword, Boolean/phrase, options to limit by keyword or phrase, capability to cite, export, and Permalink functionality sustainable URL to return to original article. Must be provide customer convenience services should include online help, option to save, print, email, save search histories and results, recommendations drafted by librarians and teachers, common FAQs, and ability to browse by topic, grade, Lexile level. Access to information must be seamless, minimal response time between query initiation and query results, and search results within 5-10 seconds. Must be able to interface with all 4 service branch library and Military OneSource websites and Library Integrated Library System (digital catalog) using industry standard authentication methods to ensure only eligible patrons can access resources from any internet connected computer browsers and mobile devices. Must work with contract POC to establish authentication methods to provide optimal accessibility for all eligible patrons. Security between the Website and server must be Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3 Must be able to supply or allow retrieval of database usage statistics by Branch of Service (Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Military OneSource/Other, and Navy) Must have HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) with long duration deployed on the servers to mitigate/prevent man-in-the-middle attacks Website certificates should be RSA 2048-bits (SHA256withRSA)