Vendors
- Books will be ordered from Follett and Bound to Stay Bound using the allotted money from the district . These vendors offer guarantees that will extend the life of the books.
- Library supplies can be ordered from Demco and School Specialty.
- Interactive eBooks can be ordered from Capstone, Learner, Rosen and Garrett-Stevens, etc.
Ordering
- Create consideration lists using a collection development plan, TitleWise Analysis, book reivews and award lists, and diversity resources provided by the district.
- Place orders online from vendor.
- Over order by at least 15%.
- Remember to mark some books as first choice.
- Include a Do Not Exceed amount on orders, making sure it is divided accurately if using two vendors.
- When using Library Media Program funds, include Purchase Order # and the Library Media address for billing.
- When using school funds, include procurement card, Purchase Order #, or school check and the school address for billing.
- Include school address for shipping.
- Submit orders using the Library Media Program funds by the deadline, which is usually the end of January.
- When the order arrives, check the books against the packing slip and the order form.
- Be aware that orders from both vendors may come in two shipments to try to fill out of stock items.
Notes
- Databases are purchased at the district level.
- Avoid choosing books listed as back-ordered or in bindery.
- Do not purchase paperback books unless they are a "must-have."
- Do not order professional titles.
- Order unlimited access eBooks or 1:1 eBooks.
- Playaways or Follett Digital Audioboks can be ordered.
- Interactive eBooks need to be able to be displayed in Destiny Discover and appear on the Interactive eBooks ribbon.
- Do not order audio CDs or DVDs.
Information on this page was taken and/or adapted from Baltimore County Public Schools Librarians Resource-PD Wiki.
Works Cited
"Consideration Lists and Ordering Procedures." BCPS Librarians Resource-PD Wiki, Baltimore County Public Schools,
bcpslis.pbworks.com/w/page/122345796/Consideration%20Lists%20and%20Ordering%20Procedures. Accessed 11 Jul. 2018.
"Selection Policies and Guidelines." BCPS Librarians Resource-PD Wiki, Baltimore County Public Schools,
bcpslis.pbworks.com/w/page/121695948/Selection%20Policies%20and%20Guidelines. Accessed 11 Jul. 2018.
"Vendor Contacts and Guarantees." BCPS Librarians Resource-PD Wiki, Baltimore County Public Schools,
https://bcpslis.pbworks.com/w/page/121696437/Vendor%20Contacts%20and%20Guarantees. Accessed 11 Jul. 2018.
bcpslis.pbworks.com/w/page/122345796/Consideration%20Lists%20and%20Ordering%20Procedures. Accessed 11 Jul. 2018.
"Selection Policies and Guidelines." BCPS Librarians Resource-PD Wiki, Baltimore County Public Schools,
bcpslis.pbworks.com/w/page/121695948/Selection%20Policies%20and%20Guidelines. Accessed 11 Jul. 2018.
"Vendor Contacts and Guarantees." BCPS Librarians Resource-PD Wiki, Baltimore County Public Schools,
https://bcpslis.pbworks.com/w/page/121696437/Vendor%20Contacts%20and%20Guarantees. Accessed 11 Jul. 2018.