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Liz is the BEST! Definitely a great choice to get any board books, picture books, early readers, and juvenile nonfiction books from the Book Farm, which is a local Michigan-based company: https://www.thebookfarminc.com/ Jocelyn Levin, MLIS Youth Services Librarian jlevin@ltpl.org **Please note new email address** *My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See **www.mypronouns.org* <http://www.mypronouns.org/>* to learn more.* Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178 248.437.8800 www.LTPL.org On Sun, Oct 5, 2025 at 8:13 AM Kristina Reynolds via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
I have used The Book Farm for my early readers and picture book purchases in the past. I find Liz, the owner, very friendly and helpful.
On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM Jessica Holman via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
I am also wondering about who might carry VOX Books, since those had become a Baker & Taylor exclusive.
Jessica Holman Library Director Negaunee Public Library 319 West Case Street Negaunee, MI 49866 (906) 475-7700 ext. 18
Librarian North Star Montessori Academy 3030 Wright St. Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 226-0156
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On Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 5:53 PM Mark Morton via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Ingram has an “automatic author” program.
*Mark Morton* Director Leland Township Public Library 203 E Cedar St PO Box 736 Leland, MI 49654 231-256-9152
On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM Laura Hauch via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Adding another question to this inquiry- Do any of the other options you are using allow for subscribing to authors and series? One of my favorite parts of Baker and Taylor has been the option to have carts automatically made for me based on certain authors or series that I subscribe to. I like how specific it is. I'm not talking general genres or bestsellers lists like you can subscribe to for Centerpoint and Gale/Thorndike, but actually sign up for every new James Patterson, Danielle Steel, My Hero Academia, etc.
*Laura Hauch*
Collection and IT Coordinator
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On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM James B Lenze via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
I recently learned that Follett is planning on entering the Public Library market. Until now, they have been selling to schools but not public libraries. I'm not sure when they plan on making the change. Ingram, Brodart, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon are the best options until then. James
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On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM Jen via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
There is also Emery-Pratt. It is a Michigan company. I used to order YA from them when I worked at a different library system. I was always happy with them. Maybe another to consider?
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We order from Brodart, which has excellent customer service.
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Any recommendations for book vendors besides Baker & Taylor? A little bit of uncertainty with their future & too many of our orders are back ordered.
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I wanted to add that Book Farm is one of the vendors at MLA this year in Lansing October 29-31. If you are attending the conference this year, please make sure you visit the exhibits hall to see Liz and all of the other book vendors that will be attending. Lisa Waskin, District Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org> From: Jocelyn Levin via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org> Sent: Monday, October 6, 2025 11:08 AM To: michlib-l@liblists.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Re: Book vendors You don't often get email from michlib-l@liblists.org<mailto:michlib-l@liblists.org>. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Liz is the BEST! Definitely a great choice to get any board books, picture books, early readers, and juvenile nonfiction books from the Book Farm, which is a local Michigan-based company: https://www.thebookfarminc.com/ Jocelyn Levin, MLIS Youth Services Librarian jlevin@ltpl.org<mailto:jlevin@ltpl.org> *Please note new email address* My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178 248.437.8800 www.LTPL.org<http://www.LTPL.org> On Sun, Oct 5, 2025 at 8:13 AM Kristina Reynolds via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: I have used The Book Farm for my early readers and picture book purchases in the past. I find Liz, the owner, very friendly and helpful. On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM Jessica Holman via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: I am also wondering about who might carry VOX Books, since those had become a Baker & Taylor exclusive. Jessica Holman Library Director Negaunee Public Library 319 West Case Street Negaunee, MI 49866 (906) 475-7700 ext. 18 Librarian North Star Montessori Academy 3030 Wright St. Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 226-0156 she/her/hers On Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 5:53 PM Mark Morton via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: Ingram has an “automatic author” program. Mark Morton Director Leland Township Public Library 203 E Cedar St PO Box 736 Leland, MI 49654 231-256-9152 [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4z1ggXjAe_T2uWT70px7pTOZJOZM...] On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM Laura Hauch via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: Adding another question to this inquiry- Do any of the other options you are using allow for subscribing to authors and series? One of my favorite parts of Baker and Taylor has been the option to have carts automatically made for me based on certain authors or series that I subscribe to. I like how specific it is. I'm not talking general genres or bestsellers lists like you can subscribe to for Centerpoint and Gale/Thorndike, but actually sign up for every new James Patterson, Danielle Steel, My Hero Academia, etc. Laura Hauch Collection and IT Coordinator Buchanan District Library 128 East Front Street<https://www.google.com/maps/search/128+East+Front+Street+%0D%0A%0D%0A+Buchanan,+MI+49107?entry=gmail&source=g> Buchanan, MI 49107<https://www.google.com/maps/search/128+East+Front+Street+%0D%0A%0D%0A+Buchanan,+MI+49107?entry=gmail&source=g> 269-695-3681 269-695-0004 Fax www.buchananlibrary.org<http://www.buchananlibrary.org> On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM James B Lenze via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: I recently learned that Follett is planning on entering the Public Library market. Until now, they have been selling to schools but not public libraries. I'm not sure when they plan on making the change. Ingram, Brodart, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon are the best options until then. James [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4xMYH06ujmRhdzZYza2g44roV4HQ...] James B Lenze (he, him, his) Library Director Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St<https://www.google.com/maps/search/31735+Maplewood+St+Garden+City,+MI+48135?entry=gmail&source=g> Garden City, MI 48135<https://www.google.com/maps/search/31735+Maplewood+St+Garden+City,+MI+48135?entry=gmail&source=g> On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM Jen via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: There is also Emery-Pratt. It is a Michigan company. I used to order YA from them when I worked at a different library system. I was always happy with them. Maybe another to consider? Emery-Pratt - Welcome<https://emery-pratt.com/> Emery-Pratt Company 1966 West Main Street Owosso, MI 48867-9317 Phone Toll-Free 1 800 248-3887 Fax 1 800 52-EMERY (1 800 523-6379) Jennifer Jennifer Harden, MLIS Adult Services & Outreach Librarian Frankenmuth Wickson District Library 359 South Franklin Street<https://www.google.com/maps/search/359+South+Franklin+Street+%0D%0A+%0D%0AFrankenmuth,+MI%C2%A0+48734?entry=gmail&source=g> Frankenmuth, MI 48734<https://www.google.com/maps/search/359+South+Franklin+Street+%0D%0A+%0D%0AFrankenmuth,+MI%C2%A0+48734?entry=gmail&source=g> P: 989-652-8323 F: 989-652-3450 ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> on behalf of Nicole Kessler via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 3:16 PM To: Susan Wess <susan.wess@milanlibrary.org<mailto:susan.wess@milanlibrary.org>> Cc: Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Book vendors We order from Brodart, which has excellent customer service. Nicole Kessler Library Director Lincoln Park Public Library 313-381-0374 ________________________________ From: Susan <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> To: Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Date: Monday, 29 September 2025 2:57 PM EDT Subject: [Michlib-l] Book vendors Any recommendations for book vendors besides Baker & Taylor? A little bit of uncertainty with their future & too many of our orders are back ordered. 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Don't shoot me, but I'm going to Amazon's webinar on Wednesday. I assume it's to explain how they are now taking over the book processing business from B & T, but even if it's just short-term and I hope it is, we need to be able to get our new books somehow. Fingers crossed that B & T and their new owner get their act together soon. Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686 Currently listening to The Reactionary Mind: Conservatism from Edmund Burke to Donald Trump, by Corey Robin From: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 2:56:39 PM Subject: [Michlib-l] Book vendors Any recommendations for book vendors besides Baker & Taylor? A little bit of uncertainty with their future & too many of our orders are back ordered. Thanks Get [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__aka.ms_o0ukef&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=sW0QtgsUF_VTgHYbMLAYDX2ikQwQhwFgtcNmyu5STJQ&m=1s75xwERAcBKKW3w5230bzU9gbYUge57wQLilE8lPQIeeSL4wwx8nwAwjwxMrfZA&s=C_EX6_0AtIOIcPybNppo3nUMsYA51PaJUrLcjkDmfwE&e= | Outlook for iOS ] _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman_listinfo_michlib-2Dl&d=DwICAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=sW0QtgsUF_VTgHYbMLAYDX2ikQwQhwFgtcNmyu5STJQ&m=1s75xwERAcBKKW3w5230bzU9gbYUge57wQLilE8lPQIeeSL4wwx8nwAwjwxMrfZA&s=B2tiWXx5ZTriSnAcnlK-gnLpaMCcqIS37X97q3rasbA&e=
Should have read all of my emails before replying - looks like I can uncross my fingers now that the deal between ReaderLink and B & T has fallen through. Ugh. Amazon wins again. Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686 Currently listening to The Reactionary Mind: Conservatism from Edmund Burke to Donald Trump, by Corey Robin From: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "Susan Wess" <susan.wess@milanlibrary.org> Cc: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 3:03:38 PM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Book vendors Don't shoot me, but I'm going to Amazon's webinar on Wednesday. I assume it's to explain how they are now taking over the book processing business from B & T, but even if it's just short-term and I hope it is, we need to be able to get our new books somehow. Fingers crossed that B & T and their new owner get their act together soon. Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686 Currently listening to The Reactionary Mind: Conservatism from Edmund Burke to Donald Trump, by Corey Robin From: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 2:56:39 PM Subject: [Michlib-l] Book vendors Any recommendations for book vendors besides Baker & Taylor? A little bit of uncertainty with their future & too many of our orders are back ordered. Thanks Get [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__aka.ms_o0ukef&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=sW0QtgsUF_VTgHYbMLAYDX2ikQwQhwFgtcNmyu5STJQ&m=1s75xwERAcBKKW3w5230bzU9gbYUge57wQLilE8lPQIeeSL4wwx8nwAwjwxMrfZA&s=C_EX6_0AtIOIcPybNppo3nUMsYA51PaJUrLcjkDmfwE&e= | Outlook for iOS ] _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman_listinfo_michlib-2Dl&d=DwICAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=sW0QtgsUF_VTgHYbMLAYDX2ikQwQhwFgtcNmyu5STJQ&m=1s75xwERAcBKKW3w5230bzU9gbYUge57wQLilE8lPQIeeSL4wwx8nwAwjwxMrfZA&s=B2tiWXx5ZTriSnAcnlK-gnLpaMCcqIS37X97q3rasbA&e= _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman_listinfo_michlib-2Dl&d=DwICAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=sW0QtgsUF_VTgHYbMLAYDX2ikQwQhwFgtcNmyu5STJQ&m=thTezt-hIHGlnI0WE7IesHpu_QlxXUASzEeyVswFD1WxtiULZDV2oD5BteJyJF46&s=GIYuMuysE83Nh8qbN6cS6nwXh_nwkks5EioV9EjDn8k&e=
We're using Ingram. With my thanks, Joyce Krom, Acting Coordinator Detroit Public Library - Douglass Branch 3666 Grand River Ave, Detroit 48208 jkrom@detroitpubliclibrary.org<mailto:rsmith@detroitpubliclibrary.org> 313-481-1703 she/her/hers [cid:5221c2b0-3f9a-4533-ad61-a3780218e2bd] [cid:181289b6-a111-4f2e-9dbf-65c0aad38111]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/f189791b3fb14f07b70228e0e8189bf1@detroitpubliclibrary.org?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=bwmEmailSignature> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/f189791b3fb14f07b70228e0e8189bf1@detroitpubliclibrary.org?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=bwmEmailSignature> ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Deb Hemmye via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 3:10 PM To: Deb Hemmye <dhemmye@hwoodslib.org> Cc: Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Book vendors CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Detroit Public Library. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Should have read all of my emails before replying - looks like I can uncross my fingers now that the deal between ReaderLink and B & T has fallen through. Ugh. Amazon wins again. Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686 Currently listening to The Reactionary Mind: Conservatism from Edmund Burke to Donald Trump, by Corey Robin [cid:67c558e26a4a9cc97d0066c7c8268b5a0c79071a@zimbra] ________________________________ From: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "Susan Wess" <susan.wess@milanlibrary.org> Cc: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 3:03:38 PM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Book vendors Don't shoot me, but I'm going to Amazon's webinar on Wednesday. I assume it's to explain how they are now taking over the book processing business from B & T, but even if it's just short-term and I hope it is, we need to be able to get our new books somehow. Fingers crossed that B & T and their new owner get their act together soon. Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686 Currently listening to The Reactionary Mind: Conservatism from Edmund Burke to Donald Trump, by Corey Robin [cid:e964753282221e66a85b7adea03229746a172f1f@zimbra] ________________________________ From: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 2:56:39 PM Subject: [Michlib-l] Book vendors Any recommendations for book vendors besides Baker & Taylor? A little bit of uncertainty with their future & too many of our orders are back ordered. Thanks Get Outlook for iOS<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__aka.ms_o0ukef&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=sW0QtgsUF_VTgHYbMLAYDX2ikQwQhwFgtcNmyu5STJQ&m=1s75xwERAcBKKW3w5230bzU9gbYUge57wQLilE8lPQIeeSL4wwx8nwAwjwxMrfZA&s=C_EX6_0AtIOIcPybNppo3nUMsYA51PaJUrLcjkDmfwE&e=> _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman_listinfo_michlib-2Dl&d=DwICAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=sW0QtgsUF_VTgHYbMLAYDX2ikQwQhwFgtcNmyu5STJQ&m=1s75xwERAcBKKW3w5230bzU9gbYUge57wQLilE8lPQIeeSL4wwx8nwAwjwxMrfZA&s=B2tiWXx5ZTriSnAcnlK-gnLpaMCcqIS37X97q3rasbA&e= _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman_listinfo_michlib-2Dl&d=DwICAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=sW0QtgsUF_VTgHYbMLAYDX2ikQwQhwFgtcNmyu5STJQ&m=thTezt-hIHGlnI0WE7IesHpu_QlxXUASzEeyVswFD1WxtiULZDV2oD5BteJyJF46&s=GIYuMuysE83Nh8qbN6cS6nwXh_nwkks5EioV9EjDn8k&e=
Hello, An option for those wanting another option, you can set up a Classworks account with Barnes and Noble. They give discounts similar to Baker & Taylor and if a book is showing it's not available online, you can talk with the representative to see if they can get it from the warehouse. The Barnes and Noble representative I set the account with is Gale Lewis and her phone number is (616) 204-1197. I know the contact for those closer to Flint is Tanya (not remembering her last name, but if you call the Barnes and Noble at the Genessee mall and ask to speak with Tanya they should patch you through). Sarah Rick Library Director [cid:5c4838ee-3a9c-473f-b2fb-ad9127307b03] ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Deb Hemmye via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 3:10 PM To: Deb Hemmye <dhemmye@hwoodslib.org> Cc: Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Book vendors Should have read all of my emails before replying - looks like I can uncross my fingers now that the deal between ReaderLink and B & T has fallen through. Ugh. Amazon wins again. Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686 Currently listening to The Reactionary Mind: Conservatism from Edmund Burke to Donald Trump, by Corey Robin [cid:67c558e26a4a9cc97d0066c7c8268b5a0c79071a@zimbra] ________________________________ From: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "Susan Wess" <susan.wess@milanlibrary.org> Cc: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 3:03:38 PM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Book vendors Don't shoot me, but I'm going to Amazon's webinar on Wednesday. I assume it's to explain how they are now taking over the book processing business from B & T, but even if it's just short-term and I hope it is, we need to be able to get our new books somehow. Fingers crossed that B & T and their new owner get their act together soon. Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686 Currently listening to The Reactionary Mind: Conservatism from Edmund Burke to Donald Trump, by Corey Robin [cid:e964753282221e66a85b7adea03229746a172f1f@zimbra] ________________________________ From: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 2:56:39 PM Subject: [Michlib-l] Book vendors Any recommendations for book vendors besides Baker & Taylor? A little bit of uncertainty with their future & too many of our orders are back ordered. Thanks Get Outlook for iOS<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__aka.ms_o0ukef&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=sW0QtgsUF_VTgHYbMLAYDX2ikQwQhwFgtcNmyu5STJQ&m=1s75xwERAcBKKW3w5230bzU9gbYUge57wQLilE8lPQIeeSL4wwx8nwAwjwxMrfZA&s=C_EX6_0AtIOIcPybNppo3nUMsYA51PaJUrLcjkDmfwE&e=> _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman_listinfo_michlib-2Dl&d=DwICAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=sW0QtgsUF_VTgHYbMLAYDX2ikQwQhwFgtcNmyu5STJQ&m=1s75xwERAcBKKW3w5230bzU9gbYUge57wQLilE8lPQIeeSL4wwx8nwAwjwxMrfZA&s=B2tiWXx5ZTriSnAcnlK-gnLpaMCcqIS37X97q3rasbA&e= _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman_listinfo_michlib-2Dl&d=DwICAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=sW0QtgsUF_VTgHYbMLAYDX2ikQwQhwFgtcNmyu5STJQ&m=thTezt-hIHGlnI0WE7IesHpu_QlxXUASzEeyVswFD1WxtiULZDV2oD5BteJyJF46&s=GIYuMuysE83Nh8qbN6cS6nwXh_nwkks5EioV9EjDn8k&e=
I'm sorry to hear that the deal is not going through. Up until the last year or two, I've never had any problems with B&T and had wonderful representatives. Their customer service was always excellent when I had to ask for help. We're mostly going to go with Ingram. I do order things once a month from Amazon and the library discounts they have has made it cheaper, but at this moment at least, Amazon's not doing the processing. We get everything either jacketed or laminated when we go with Ingram and used to for B&T. I realize that Amazon may start doing processing, but right now we try to default to Ingram as the discounts are usually better too on top of the processing. The only complaint that I have about Ingram is that I have learned they do not always put the processing charges on the same invoice as the items that were processed. Those charges just randomly show up. I found this out when I had a delivery of a single book that wasn't jacketed but the invoice had the charge. They're also a bit slower in turn-around time, but at least they're reliable right now. My manager said she's going to look into Brodart and some of the others, but right now, we should default to Ingram. Valerie ------------------ Valerie Long, MLIS Collections Clerk I Ann Arbor District Library longv@aadl.org / 734-327-4286 From: "Sarah Rick via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "Deb Hemmye" <dhemmye@hwoodslib.org> Cc: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 3:21:22 PM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Book vendors Hello, An option for those wanting another option, you can set up a Classworks account with Barnes and Noble. They give discounts similar to Baker & Taylor and if a book is showing it's not available online, you can talk with the representative to see if they can get it from the warehouse. The Barnes and Noble representative I set the account with is Gale Lewis and her phone number is (616) 204-1197. I know the contact for those closer to Flint is Tanya (not remembering her last name, but if you call the Barnes and Noble at the Genessee mall and ask to speak with Tanya they should patch you through). Sarah Rick Library Director From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Deb Hemmye via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 3:10 PM To: Deb Hemmye <dhemmye@hwoodslib.org> Cc: Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Book vendors Should have read all of my emails before replying - looks like I can uncross my fingers now that the deal between ReaderLink and B & T has fallen through. Ugh. Amazon wins again. Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686 Currently listening to The Reactionary Mind: Conservatism from Edmund Burke to Donald Trump, by Corey Robin From: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "Susan Wess" <susan.wess@milanlibrary.org> Cc: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 3:03:38 PM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Book vendors Don't shoot me, but I'm going to Amazon's webinar on Wednesday. I assume it's to explain how they are now taking over the book processing business from B & T, but even if it's just short-term and I hope it is, we need to be able to get our new books somehow. Fingers crossed that B & T and their new owner get their act together soon. Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686 Currently listening to The Reactionary Mind: Conservatism from Edmund Burke to Donald Trump, by Corey Robin From: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 2:56:39 PM Subject: [Michlib-l] Book vendors Any recommendations for book vendors besides Baker & Taylor? A little bit of uncertainty with their future & too many of our orders are back ordered. 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Hi Deb Can you share the link to the webinar? Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Deb Hemmye via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 3:03:38 PM To: Susan Wess <susan.wess@milanlibrary.org> Cc: Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Book vendors CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Detroit Public Library. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Don't shoot me, but I'm going to Amazon's webinar on Wednesday. I assume it's to explain how they are now taking over the book processing business from B & T, but even if it's just short-term and I hope it is, we need to be able to get our new books somehow. Fingers crossed that B & T and their new owner get their act together soon. Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686 Currently listening to The Reactionary Mind: Conservatism from Edmund Burke to Donald Trump, by Corey Robin [cid:cc2a7c708cb94a7c60419403728e3c04fa2770a2@zimbra] ________________________________ From: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 2:56:39 PM Subject: [Michlib-l] Book vendors Any recommendations for book vendors besides Baker & Taylor? A little bit of uncertainty with their future & too many of our orders are back ordered. Thanks Get Outlook for iOS<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__aka.ms_o0ukef&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=sW0QtgsUF_VTgHYbMLAYDX2ikQwQhwFgtcNmyu5STJQ&m=1s75xwERAcBKKW3w5230bzU9gbYUge57wQLilE8lPQIeeSL4wwx8nwAwjwxMrfZA&s=C_EX6_0AtIOIcPybNppo3nUMsYA51PaJUrLcjkDmfwE&e=> _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman_listinfo_michlib-2Dl&d=DwICAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=sW0QtgsUF_VTgHYbMLAYDX2ikQwQhwFgtcNmyu5STJQ&m=1s75xwERAcBKKW3w5230bzU9gbYUge57wQLilE8lPQIeeSL4wwx8nwAwjwxMrfZA&s=B2tiWXx5ZTriSnAcnlK-gnLpaMCcqIS37X97q3rasbA&e=
We use Ingram out of Fort Wayne, In. Seldom any problems... ingramcontent.com/libraries Won't hurt to check it out. On Mon, Sep 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM Deb Hemmye via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Don't shoot me, but I'm going to Amazon's webinar on Wednesday. I assume it's to explain how they are now taking over the book processing business from B & T, but even if it's just short-term and I hope it is, we need to be able to get our new books somehow. Fingers crossed that B & T and their new owner get their act together soon.
*Deb Hemmye* Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686
Currently listening to* The Reactionary Mind: Conservatism from Edmund Burke to Donald Trump, *by Corey Robin
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Any recommendations for book vendors besides Baker & Taylor? A little bit of uncertainty with their future & too many of our orders are back ordered.
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We cancelled our backorders with Baker and Taylor. We had hundreds of backorders dating back to November 2024. We are using Amazon - at least for us, it is the same discount or less and items arrive in a few days, including the books that were on backorder with B&T! On Mon, Sep 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM Susan Wess via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Any recommendations for book vendors besides Baker & Taylor? A little bit of uncertainty with their future & too many of our orders are back ordered.
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We order from Brodart, which has excellent customer service. Nicole Kessler Library Director Lincoln Park Public Library 313-381-0374 -----Original Message----- From: Susan <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org> Date: Monday, 29 September 2025 2:57 PM EDT Subject: [Michlib-l] Book vendors Any recommendations for book vendors besides Baker & Taylor? A little bit of uncertainty with their future & too many of our orders are back ordered. Thanks Get Outlook for iOS
There is also Emery-Pratt. It is a Michigan company. I used to order YA from them when I worked at a different library system. I was always happy with them. Maybe another to consider? Emery-Pratt - Welcome<https://emery-pratt.com/> Emery-Pratt Company 1966 West Main Street Owosso, MI 48867-9317 Phone Toll-Free 1 800 248-3887 Fax 1 800 52-EMERY (1 800 523-6379) Jennifer Jennifer Harden, MLIS Adult Services & Outreach Librarian Frankenmuth Wickson District Library 359 South Franklin Street Frankenmuth, MI 48734 P: 989-652-8323 F: 989-652-3450 ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Nicole Kessler via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 3:16 PM To: Susan Wess <susan.wess@milanlibrary.org> Cc: Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Book vendors We order from Brodart, which has excellent customer service. Nicole Kessler Library Director Lincoln Park Public Library 313-381-0374 ________________________________ From: Susan <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org> Date: Monday, 29 September 2025 2:57 PM EDT Subject: [Michlib-l] Book vendors Any recommendations for book vendors besides Baker & Taylor? A little bit of uncertainty with their future & too many of our orders are back ordered. Thanks Get Outlook for iOS<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__aka.ms_o0ukef&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=CccU1jf1JZ0oSlCgfQ5dva6ZQ3mx6sGY8tXNeGxt4zA&m=UhFdk43JuM8pd3VOmTkGyO-uLXg_GUnS3fDHK1inskKMqKfaBAdrh_J5mPoa75Cz&s=N9BhMiftVvz4KpAt3JqfBfMwl4wyWse_hHnL83S371Q&e=>
I recently learned that Follett is planning on entering the Public Library market. Until now, they have been selling to schools but not public libraries. I'm not sure when they plan on making the change. Ingram, Brodart, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon are the best options until then. James James B Lenze (he, him, his) Library Director Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135 On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM Jen via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
There is also Emery-Pratt. It is a Michigan company. I used to order YA from them when I worked at a different library system. I was always happy with them. Maybe another to consider?
Emery-Pratt - Welcome <https://emery-pratt.com/>
Emery-Pratt Company 1966 West Main Street Owosso, MI 48867-9317 Phone Toll-Free 1 800 248-3887 Fax 1 800 52-EMERY (1 800 523-6379)
Jennifer Jennifer Harden, MLIS Adult Services & Outreach Librarian Frankenmuth Wickson District Library 359 South Franklin Street Frankenmuth, MI 48734 P: 989-652-8323 F: 989-652-3450 ------------------------------ *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Nicole Kessler via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Sent:* Monday, September 29, 2025 3:16 PM *To:* Susan Wess <susan.wess@milanlibrary.org> *Cc:* Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Subject:* Re: [Michlib-l] Book vendors
We order from Brodart, which has excellent customer service.
Nicole Kessler Library Director Lincoln Park Public Library 313-381-0374
------------------------------ *From: *Susan <michlib-l@mcls.org> *To: *Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Date: *Monday, 29 September 2025 2:57 PM EDT *Subject: *[Michlib-l] Book vendors
Any recommendations for book vendors besides Baker & Taylor? A little bit of uncertainty with their future & too many of our orders are back ordered.
Thanks
_______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
Adding another question to this inquiry- Do any of the other options you are using allow for subscribing to authors and series? One of my favorite parts of Baker and Taylor has been the option to have carts automatically made for me based on certain authors or series that I subscribe to. I like how specific it is. I'm not talking general genres or bestsellers lists like you can subscribe to for Centerpoint and Gale/Thorndike, but actually sign up for every new James Patterson, Danielle Steel, My Hero Academia, etc. *Laura Hauch* Collection and IT Coordinator Buchanan District Library 128 East Front Street Buchanan, MI 49107 269-695-3681 269-695-0004 Fax www.buchananlibrary.org On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM James B Lenze via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
I recently learned that Follett is planning on entering the Public Library market. Until now, they have been selling to schools but not public libraries. I'm not sure when they plan on making the change. Ingram, Brodart, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon are the best options until then. James
James B Lenze (he, him, his) Library Director Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135
On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM Jen via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
There is also Emery-Pratt. It is a Michigan company. I used to order YA from them when I worked at a different library system. I was always happy with them. Maybe another to consider?
Emery-Pratt - Welcome <https://emery-pratt.com/>
Emery-Pratt Company 1966 West Main Street Owosso, MI 48867-9317 Phone Toll-Free 1 800 248-3887 Fax 1 800 52-EMERY (1 800 523-6379)
Jennifer Jennifer Harden, MLIS Adult Services & Outreach Librarian Frankenmuth Wickson District Library 359 South Franklin Street Frankenmuth, MI 48734 P: 989-652-8323 F: 989-652-3450 ------------------------------ *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Nicole Kessler via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Sent:* Monday, September 29, 2025 3:16 PM *To:* Susan Wess <susan.wess@milanlibrary.org> *Cc:* Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Subject:* Re: [Michlib-l] Book vendors
We order from Brodart, which has excellent customer service.
Nicole Kessler Library Director Lincoln Park Public Library 313-381-0374
------------------------------ *From: *Susan <michlib-l@mcls.org> *To: *Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Date: *Monday, 29 September 2025 2:57 PM EDT *Subject: *[Michlib-l] Book vendors
Any recommendations for book vendors besides Baker & Taylor? A little bit of uncertainty with their future & too many of our orders are back ordered.
Thanks
_______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
_______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
Ingram has an “automatic author” program. *Mark Morton* Director Leland Township Public Library 203 E Cedar St PO Box 736 Leland, MI 49654 231-256-9152 On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM Laura Hauch via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Adding another question to this inquiry- Do any of the other options you are using allow for subscribing to authors and series? One of my favorite parts of Baker and Taylor has been the option to have carts automatically made for me based on certain authors or series that I subscribe to. I like how specific it is. I'm not talking general genres or bestsellers lists like you can subscribe to for Centerpoint and Gale/Thorndike, but actually sign up for every new James Patterson, Danielle Steel, My Hero Academia, etc.
*Laura Hauch*
Collection and IT Coordinator
Buchanan District Library
128 East Front Street <https://www.google.com/maps/search/128+East+Front+Street+%0D%0A%0D%0A+Buchanan,+MI+49107?entry=gmail&source=g>
Buchanan, MI 49107 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/128+East+Front+Street+%0D%0A%0D%0A+Buchanan,+MI+49107?entry=gmail&source=g>
269-695-3681
269-695-0004 Fax
www.buchananlibrary.org
On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM James B Lenze via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
I recently learned that Follett is planning on entering the Public Library market. Until now, they have been selling to schools but not public libraries. I'm not sure when they plan on making the change. Ingram, Brodart, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon are the best options until then. James
James B Lenze (he, him, his) Library Director Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St <https://www.google.com/maps/search/31735+Maplewood+St+Garden+City,+MI+48135?entry=gmail&source=g> Garden City, MI 48135 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/31735+Maplewood+St+Garden+City,+MI+48135?entry=gmail&source=g>
On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM Jen via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
There is also Emery-Pratt. It is a Michigan company. I used to order YA from them when I worked at a different library system. I was always happy with them. Maybe another to consider?
Emery-Pratt - Welcome <https://emery-pratt.com/>
Emery-Pratt Company 1966 West Main Street Owosso, MI 48867-9317 Phone Toll-Free 1 800 248-3887 Fax 1 800 52-EMERY (1 800 523-6379)
Jennifer Jennifer Harden, MLIS Adult Services & Outreach Librarian Frankenmuth Wickson District Library 359 South Franklin Street <https://www.google.com/maps/search/359+South+Franklin+Street+%0D%0A+%0D%0AFrankenmuth,+MI%C2%A0+48734?entry=gmail&source=g>
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/359+South+Franklin+Street+%0D%0A+%0D%0AFrankenmuth,+MI%C2%A0+48734?entry=gmail&source=g> Frankenmuth, MI 48734 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/359+South+Franklin+Street+%0D%0A+%0D%0AFrankenmuth,+MI%C2%A0+48734?entry=gmail&source=g> P: 989-652-8323 F: 989-652-3450 ------------------------------ *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Nicole Kessler via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Sent:* Monday, September 29, 2025 3:16 PM *To:* Susan Wess <susan.wess@milanlibrary.org> *Cc:* Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Subject:* Re: [Michlib-l] Book vendors
We order from Brodart, which has excellent customer service.
Nicole Kessler Library Director Lincoln Park Public Library 313-381-0374
------------------------------ *From: *Susan <michlib-l@mcls.org> *To: *Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Date: *Monday, 29 September 2025 2:57 PM EDT *Subject: *[Michlib-l] Book vendors
Any recommendations for book vendors besides Baker & Taylor? A little bit of uncertainty with their future & too many of our orders are back ordered.
Thanks
_______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
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I am also wondering about who might carry VOX Books, since those had become a Baker & Taylor exclusive. Jessica Holman Library Director Negaunee Public Library 319 West Case Street Negaunee, MI 49866 (906) 475-7700 ext. 18 Librarian North Star Montessori Academy 3030 Wright St. Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 226-0156 she/her/hers On Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 5:53 PM Mark Morton via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Ingram has an “automatic author” program.
*Mark Morton* Director Leland Township Public Library 203 E Cedar St PO Box 736 Leland, MI 49654 231-256-9152
On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM Laura Hauch via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Adding another question to this inquiry- Do any of the other options you are using allow for subscribing to authors and series? One of my favorite parts of Baker and Taylor has been the option to have carts automatically made for me based on certain authors or series that I subscribe to. I like how specific it is. I'm not talking general genres or bestsellers lists like you can subscribe to for Centerpoint and Gale/Thorndike, but actually sign up for every new James Patterson, Danielle Steel, My Hero Academia, etc.
*Laura Hauch*
Collection and IT Coordinator
Buchanan District Library
128 East Front Street <https://www.google.com/maps/search/128+East+Front+Street+%0D%0A%0D%0A+Buchanan,+MI+49107?entry=gmail&source=g>
Buchanan, MI 49107 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/128+East+Front+Street+%0D%0A%0D%0A+Buchanan,+MI+49107?entry=gmail&source=g>
269-695-3681
269-695-0004 Fax
www.buchananlibrary.org
On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM James B Lenze via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
I recently learned that Follett is planning on entering the Public Library market. Until now, they have been selling to schools but not public libraries. I'm not sure when they plan on making the change. Ingram, Brodart, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon are the best options until then. James
James B Lenze (he, him, his) Library Director Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St <https://www.google.com/maps/search/31735+Maplewood+St+Garden+City,+MI+48135?entry=gmail&source=g> Garden City, MI 48135 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/31735+Maplewood+St+Garden+City,+MI+48135?entry=gmail&source=g>
On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM Jen via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
There is also Emery-Pratt. It is a Michigan company. I used to order YA from them when I worked at a different library system. I was always happy with them. Maybe another to consider?
Emery-Pratt - Welcome <https://emery-pratt.com/>
Emery-Pratt Company 1966 West Main Street Owosso, MI 48867-9317 Phone Toll-Free 1 800 248-3887 Fax 1 800 52-EMERY (1 800 523-6379)
Jennifer Jennifer Harden, MLIS Adult Services & Outreach Librarian Frankenmuth Wickson District Library 359 South Franklin Street <https://www.google.com/maps/search/359+South+Franklin+Street+%0D%0A+%0D%0AFrankenmuth,+MI%C2%A0+48734?entry=gmail&source=g>
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/359+South+Franklin+Street+%0D%0A+%0D%0AFrankenmuth,+MI%C2%A0+48734?entry=gmail&source=g> Frankenmuth, MI 48734 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/359+South+Franklin+Street+%0D%0A+%0D%0AFrankenmuth,+MI%C2%A0+48734?entry=gmail&source=g> P: 989-652-8323
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/359+South+Franklin+Street+%0D%0A+%0D%0AFrankenmuth,+MI%C2%A0+48734?entry=gmail&source=g> F: 989-652-3450 ------------------------------ *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Nicole Kessler via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Sent:* Monday, September 29, 2025 3:16 PM *To:* Susan Wess <susan.wess@milanlibrary.org> *Cc:* Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Subject:* Re: [Michlib-l] Book vendors
We order from Brodart, which has excellent customer service.
Nicole Kessler Library Director Lincoln Park Public Library 313-381-0374
------------------------------ *From: *Susan <michlib-l@mcls.org> *To: *Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Date: *Monday, 29 September 2025 2:57 PM EDT *Subject: *[Michlib-l] Book vendors
Any recommendations for book vendors besides Baker & Taylor? A little bit of uncertainty with their future & too many of our orders are back ordered.
Thanks
_______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
_______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
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I have used The Book Farm for my early readers and picture book purchases in the past. I find Liz, the owner, very friendly and helpful. On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM Jessica Holman via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
I am also wondering about who might carry VOX Books, since those had become a Baker & Taylor exclusive.
Jessica Holman Library Director Negaunee Public Library 319 West Case Street Negaunee, MI 49866 (906) 475-7700 ext. 18
Librarian North Star Montessori Academy 3030 Wright St. Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 226-0156
she/her/hers
On Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 5:53 PM Mark Morton via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Ingram has an “automatic author” program.
*Mark Morton* Director Leland Township Public Library 203 E Cedar St PO Box 736 Leland, MI 49654 231-256-9152
On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM Laura Hauch via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Adding another question to this inquiry- Do any of the other options you are using allow for subscribing to authors and series? One of my favorite parts of Baker and Taylor has been the option to have carts automatically made for me based on certain authors or series that I subscribe to. I like how specific it is. I'm not talking general genres or bestsellers lists like you can subscribe to for Centerpoint and Gale/Thorndike, but actually sign up for every new James Patterson, Danielle Steel, My Hero Academia, etc.
*Laura Hauch*
Collection and IT Coordinator
Buchanan District Library
128 East Front Street <https://www.google.com/maps/search/128+East+Front+Street+%0D%0A%0D%0A+Buchanan,+MI+49107?entry=gmail&source=g>
Buchanan, MI 49107 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/128+East+Front+Street+%0D%0A%0D%0A+Buchanan,+MI+49107?entry=gmail&source=g>
269-695-3681
269-695-0004 Fax
www.buchananlibrary.org
On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM James B Lenze via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
I recently learned that Follett is planning on entering the Public Library market. Until now, they have been selling to schools but not public libraries. I'm not sure when they plan on making the change. Ingram, Brodart, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon are the best options until then. James
James B Lenze (he, him, his) Library Director Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St <https://www.google.com/maps/search/31735+Maplewood+St+Garden+City,+MI+48135?entry=gmail&source=g> Garden City, MI 48135 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/31735+Maplewood+St+Garden+City,+MI+48135?entry=gmail&source=g>
On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM Jen via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
There is also Emery-Pratt. It is a Michigan company. I used to order YA from them when I worked at a different library system. I was always happy with them. Maybe another to consider?
Emery-Pratt - Welcome <https://emery-pratt.com/>
Emery-Pratt Company 1966 West Main Street Owosso, MI 48867-9317 Phone Toll-Free 1 800 248-3887 Fax 1 800 52-EMERY (1 800 523-6379)
Jennifer Jennifer Harden, MLIS Adult Services & Outreach Librarian Frankenmuth Wickson District Library 359 South Franklin Street <https://www.google.com/maps/search/359+South+Franklin+Street+%0D%0A+%0D%0AFrankenmuth,+MI%C2%A0+48734?entry=gmail&source=g>
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/359+South+Franklin+Street+%0D%0A+%0D%0AFrankenmuth,+MI%C2%A0+48734?entry=gmail&source=g> Frankenmuth, MI 48734 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/359+South+Franklin+Street+%0D%0A+%0D%0AFrankenmuth,+MI%C2%A0+48734?entry=gmail&source=g> P: 989-652-8323
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/359+South+Franklin+Street+%0D%0A+%0D%0AFrankenmuth,+MI%C2%A0+48734?entry=gmail&source=g> F: 989-652-3450 ------------------------------ *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Nicole Kessler via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Sent:* Monday, September 29, 2025 3:16 PM *To:* Susan Wess <susan.wess@milanlibrary.org> *Cc:* Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Subject:* Re: [Michlib-l] Book vendors
We order from Brodart, which has excellent customer service.
Nicole Kessler Library Director Lincoln Park Public Library 313-381-0374
------------------------------ *From: *Susan <michlib-l@mcls.org> *To: *Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Date: *Monday, 29 September 2025 2:57 PM EDT *Subject: *[Michlib-l] Book vendors
Any recommendations for book vendors besides Baker & Taylor? A little bit of uncertainty with their future & too many of our orders are back ordered.
Thanks
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