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

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Junior Library Guild is a good source for excellent titles, though not as
comprehensive as a full-fledged book jobber. I like to check their $5.00
and $7.00 collection.

On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 8:09 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> I use Perma-Bound Books.  They are very good at getting your order to you
> fast.  If any of your books fall apart no matter how old they are they will
> replace it free.
>
> On Thu, Mar 9, 2017 at 10:43 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
>> 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:
>>>
>>> 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:
>>>
>>>> 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”
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> *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
>>>>
>>>> *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>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> CHLE-ZCH
>>>>
>>>> @jprosko
>>>>
>>>> roskoihls at gmail.com
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> Jane Harper
>>>> Library Media Specialist
>>>> Homewood-Flossmoor High School
>>>> 999 Kedzie Avenue
>>>> Flossmoor, IL  60422
>>>> 708-335-5566 <(708)%20335-5566>
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