Public Library Members:

MCLS has been working with Skillsoft for a possible shared group purchase to Books 24x7 IT and Desktop Videos – On demand Streaming Videos.  

“Comprehensive collections of premium reference content in a fully searchable database. Learners have full access to the complete unabridged content of more than 31,000 online books, complemented by streaming videos and reports, spanning a wide variety of subjects".


The Offer Includes

Books24x7 Public Library Bundle
Shared cost
Site License
1-year license with multi-year discounts available
Product Sheet Attached.

Price example: with an aggregate total of 2,000,000 population served, the bundle is only $34,512 for a 1-year license and a Site License (further discounts available for a multi-year license)

If 10 libraries participate, the cost would be $3,451 per library
If 8 libraries participate, the cost would be $4,314 per library
If 5 libraries participate, the cost would be $6,902 per library
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Upgrade and add 9,000 IT & Desktop instructional videos (attached)- perfect for public library patrons. Total cost of $45,230
Shared cost
Site License
1-year license with multi-year discounts available

If 10 libraries participate, the cost would be $4,523 per library
If 8 libraries participate, the cost would be $5,654 per library
If 5 libraries participate, the cost would be $9,046 per library


The special offer is valid through December 31, 2014.  Please contact services@mcls.org if you’re interested in participating, or if you would like to sign up for a 30-day trial.




Diana Mitchell
mitchelld@mcls.org
Manager of Member Services
Midwest Collaborative for Library Services
1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1
Lansing, MI  48910

PH: 800-530-9019 Ex: 112
Mobile: 517-927-0101
Fax: 517-492-3808

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