[ISLMA-Share] Book Vendors- Baker and Taylor gone

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I would also like a contact name contact for a representative at Ingram
(Northern Illinois).

Andrea Perrin
LRC Director
Woodland Middle School
Gurnee, Illinois
aperrin at dist50.net

On Thu, Mar 9, 2017 at 10:40 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> I like Bound to Stay Bound and Perma-Bound. They are fast and have been
> quick to replace books if they have fallen apart - which has only happened
> a couple times. Admittedly, I haven't spent much time looking elsewhere,
> though. Both of them are local companies and there are several school
> families that work there which holds a lot of weight with me - even if
> their prices might be a litttle higher.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 9, 2017, at 9:49 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
> Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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> I use Perma-Bound and find them reasonable, quick to get your orders to
> you.
>
> On Thu, Mar 9, 2017 at 9:16 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
> Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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>> I have had very good luck with Perma-bound.  I like the fact that they
>> are in-state (fast shipping), and I have had very good customer service.
>> The books hold up exceptionally well, and their website has gotten much
>> better in the past few years.  And the prices are great too!
>>
>>
>>
>> And no, I’m not on staff with them—I just like them! J
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Valerie brunner
>>
>> 315 S. Henderson
>>
>> Mt. Zion, IL 62549
>>
>> brunnerv at mtzion.k12.il.us
>>
>> 217-864-2369 <(217)%20864-2369>
>>
>>
>>
>> “be kind.  Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle”
>>
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>> *From:* islma-bounces at list.railslibraries.info [mailto:
>> islma-bounces at list.railslibraries.info] *On Behalf Of *Email list for
>> the Illinois School Library Media Association
>> *Sent:* Thursday, March 09, 2017 9:10 AM
>> *To:* islma at list.railslibraries.info
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>> *Subject:* Re: [ISLMA-Share] Book Vendors- Baker and Taylor gone
>>
>>
>>
>> Does anyone have a Chicago or Northshore rep contact for Ingram?  I am
>> also very upset, and just learned about, the closing of B&T.
>>
>>
>> I did a price check of B&T and Titlewave and books in Titlewave, the same
>> books, came up 20-25% higher.
>>
>>
>>
>> Miriam Rosen, NBCT
>>
>> Librarian and Cataloguer
>>
>> Evanston Township High School
>>
>> rosenm at eths.k12.il.us
>>
>> 847-424-7342 <(847)%20424-7342>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* islma-bounces at list.railslibraries.info [
>> mailto:islma-bounces at list.railslibraries.info
>> <islma-bounces at list.railslibraries.info>] *On Behalf Of *Email list for
>> the Illinois School Library Media Association
>> *Sent:* Thursday, March 09, 2017 8:21 AM
>> *To:* Email list for the Illinois School Library Media Association <
>> islma at list.railslibraries.info>
>> *Subject:* Re: [ISLMA-Share] Book Vendors- Baker and Taylor gone
>>
>>
>>
>> Ingram became my top vendor about 5 years ago.  Never disappointed.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mar 8, 2017 3:52 PM, "Email list for the Illinois School Library Media
>> Association" <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>>
>> Ingram has been on my radar for many years. When I was still working, I
>> frequently ordered from them as their prices at that time were more
>> reliable than Baker & Taylor. When they indicated a discount of 30 or 40%
>> that's what you received. I don't think they have changed. LBSS has
>> frequently used Ingram to supply titles for the book award programs.
>>
>> Kay Maynard
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 8, 2017 at 3:29 PM, Email list for the Illinois School
>> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>>
>> I appreciate the advice regarding Ingram. I have to say, this change has
>> not been well communicated by either Baker and Taylor or Follett.
>>
>> Jane Harper
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 8, 2017 at 3:03 PM, Email list for the Illinois School
>> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>>
>> So I am beside myself with the email I received this morning that Baker
>> and Taylor is transitioning us into Titlewave....  Does anyone know of a
>> vendor that is comparable in price to Baker and Taylor?  I typically price
>> check Baker and Taylor, Amazon, Follett, Mackin, and Perma Bound....
>>
>> jpr
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>> Jacob P. Roskovensky
>>
>> Library Media Specialist,
>> Charleston High School
>>
>> President-Elect,
>> Illinois School Library Media Association
>>
>> 1615 Lincoln Avenue
>>
>> Charleston, IL 61920
>> (217) 639- 5012 <(217)%20639-5012>
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>>
>> CHLE-ZCH
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>>
>> roskoihls at gmail.com
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