Audiovisual
By Staff -- Library Journal, 8/15/2007
Audio Leasing
Brodart Books & Automation Division
Brodart Co.
www.books.brodart.com
500 Arch St., Williamsport, PA 17701; 800-474-9816/570-326-2461/FAX 800-999-6799; support@brodart.com
CONTACT Contact Ctr.
Brodart is the premier supplier of circulation-ready materials to libraries, delivering carefully selected, cataloged, and processed books, as well as automation resource tools. Today, Brodart offers state-of-the-art online tools, bibliographic services, and consulting exclusively to libraries. Customers select from over five million English-language titles, Spanish-language books, plus audio and video products.
Naxos Online Libraries, LLC
Naxos of America, Inc.
www.naxosmusiclibrary.com
416 Mary Lindsay Polk Dr., Suite 509, Franklin, TN 37067; 615-771-9393/FAX 775-599-6325; rfoster@naxosusa.com
CONTACT Randall Foster, Licensing & Content Svcs. Mgr.
Naxos, the world's greatest classical music label present the Naxos Music Library, a database of over 240,000 tracks of the finest classical, jazz, world, and folk music. Additional offerings include the NML/Jazz (Fantasy Jazz database, www.naxosmusiclibrary.com/jazz), Naxos Spoken Word Library (www.NaxosSpokenWordLibrary.com), and downloadable sheet music from www.sheetmusicnow.com.
Taped Editions, Inc.
www.tapededitions.com
5160 E. 65th St., Suite 115, Indianapolis, IN 46220; 800-850-1701/317-849-1700/FAX 317-849-9773; sales@tapededitions.com
CONTACT Carol Tully, Pres.
Leasing and sale of audiobook collections. We can customize a collection to fit your requirements. Specialty collections include juvenile, YA, nonfiction, and current bestsellers. No minimum orders. Sale of audiobook supplies. Call us toll free!
Audio Producers, Books & Spoken Word
Audio-Forum
www.audioforum.com
1 Orchard Park Rd., Madison, CT 06443; 800-243-1234/203-245-0195/FAX 888-453-4329/FAX 203-245-0769; info@audioforum.com
CONTACT Marcy Petitte
Publishers and distributors of educational audiovisual materials and books, specializing in foreign-language and ESL self-instructional courses.
BBC Audiobooks America
bbcaudiobooksamerica.com
42 Whitecap Dr., North Kingstown, RI 02852; 800-621-0182/FAX 877-492-0873; customerservice@bbcaudiobooksamerica.com
CONTACT Michele Cobb, Dir. of Sales & Marketing
BBCAA is a leading publisher/distributor of unabridged audiobooks and radio dramatizations for adults and children. We also carry BBC DVD, hardcover adult print Westerns, and children's readalongs. We offer quality products, flexible standing order plans, and superior customer service.
WHAT'S NEW! Start or upgrade a Standing Order Plan with BBC Audiobooks America and receive an integrated Companion Order that offers special discounts on backlist titles from all of our audiovisual catalogs—including adult and children's audiobooks and DVDs.
Blackstone Audio, Inc.
www.blackstoneaudio.com
31 Mistletoe Rd., Ashland, OR 97520; 800-729-2665/FAX 541-482-9294; charlotte@blackstoneaudio.com
CONTACT Charlotte Poulos
Blackstone Audio is the largest independent audiobook company in America today. Blackstone offers over 3500 unabridged titles and 24 new releases a month as well as customized discount options with discounts up to 40%, free replacements, and free shipping. No automatic selections; it's always your choice of titles and formats.
Brilliance Audio
www.library.brillianceaudio.com
1704 Eaton Dr., PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417; 800-648-2312/616-846-5256/FAX 616-846-0630; ahosford@brillianceaudio.com; nfedena@brillianceaudio.com
CONTACT Amy Hosford or Natalie Fedena
Brilliance Audio produces best-selling titles and authors in our library edition packaging. Free replacements on all parts—forever. Discounts range from 30–50%. Standing orders available.
HighBridge Co.
Workman Publishing
www.highbridgeaudio.com
225 Varick St., New York, NY 10014; 800-722-7202 x7572/FAX 800-344-3482; mrockliff@workman.com
CONTACT Michael Rockliff
Your source for award-winning fiction, nonfiction, and radio-based audio publications. Everything from mystery to history, from new voices to classic works: Water for Elephants, Suite Française, The Year of Magical Thinking, Garrison Keillor and Prairie Home Companion, Car Talk: Classic, Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!, Fresh Air with Terry Gross.
Himalayan Institute Press
www.himalayaninstitute.org
630 Main St., Homesdale, PA 18431; 800-822-4547/FAX 570-647-1552; trade@himalayaninstitute.org
CONTACT Laura Brownell, Marketing Mgr.
For over 30 years, Himalayan Institute has been offering books, audio, and visual products on yoga, meditation, inspiration, self-help, ayurveda, holistic living, spirituality, and more. Our recent series on the world's sacred sites unveiled with China's Sacred Sites in 2007 and continues with India's Sacred Sites in 2008.
Listen & Live Audio, Inc.
www.listenandlive.com
PO Box 817, Roseland, NJ 07068; 800-653-9400/201-558-9000/FAX 201-558-9800; alfred@listenandlive.com
CONTACT Alfred C. Martino, Pres.
Listen & Live Audio offers over 300 titles on CD in best-selling fiction, children's/YA, mystery, business, self-help, relationships, include Audie Award, Earphones Award, Listen Up Award, Newbery, and YALSA winners and honorees.
Naxos AudioBooks
Naxos of America, Inc.
www.naxosaudiobooks.com
416 Mary Lindsay Polk Dr., Suite 509, Franklin, TN 37067; 877-629-6723/FAX 615-465-3821; wanderson@naxosusa.com
CONTACT William B. Anderson, Sales & Marketing
The world's greatest literature—classic to contemporary, poetry, a unique range of lively history, fiction, and drama. Four hundred—plus titles of key classics for adults and younger listeners, all presented in the distinctive Naxos AudioBooks style.
Naxos Online Libraries, LLC
Naxos of America, Inc.
www.naxosmusiclibrary.com
416 Mary Lindsay Polk Dr., Suite 509, Franklin, TN 37067; 615-771-9393/FAX 775-599-6325; rfoster@naxosusa.com
CONTACT Randall Foster, Licensing & Content Svcs. Mgr.
Naxos, the world's greatest classical music label present the Naxos Music Library, a database of over 240,000 tracks of the finest classical, jazz, world, and folk music. Additional offerings include the NML/Jazz (Fantasy Jazz database, www.naxosmusiclibrary.com/jazz), Naxos Spoken Word Library (www.NaxosSpokenWordLibrary.com), and downloadable sheet music from www.sheetmusicnow.com.
Recorded Books, LLC
Haights Cross Communications
www.recordedbooks.com
270 Skipjack Rd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678; 800-638-1304/410-535-5590/FAX 410-535-5499; recordedbooks@recordedbooks.com
CONTACT Donna Vollmer
Recorded Books offers unabridged audiobooks, world music, and independent films for public and university libraries in cassette, CD, and downloadable formats. Over 8000 titles available for all audiences in English and Spanish, narrated by award-winning actors. Packaging designed for high circulation. One-year warranty, cataloging, process, and free MARC records available.
WHAT'S NEW! Recorded Books titles are now available on Playaway, a pre-loaded digital audiobook. Other new productions include "Your Coach in a Box" self-help seminars; "Shakespeare Appreciated," all-audio versions of Shakespeare's plays with analysis; and "Black Dog Opera," a guide to understanding and appreciating opera.
Spoken Arts, Inc.
spokenartsmedia.com
195 S. White Rock Rd., Holmes, NY 12531; 800-326-4090/845-878-9600/FAX 845-878-9009
CONTACT Susan J. Welsh
Now celebrating 51 years, Spoken Arts maintains a growing library of high-quality, literature-based audiovisual programs. The company produces enhanced, picture book videos/DVDs as well as unabridged readalongs adapted from the best names in children's literature. A Spoken Arts exclusive: "Special Appearance Videos" which feature a meet-the-author introduction.
WHAT'S NEW! Spoken Arts maintains a growing library of K-6 audio visual media adapted from the best in children's picturebook literature. New this fall: Buster by Denise Fleming; Lightship by Brian Floca; Dear Deer by Gene Barretta; The Magic Rabbit by Annette LeBlanc Cate; and Before You Were Mine by Maribeth Boelts. Many will include a meet-the-author introduction.
Tantor Media
www.tantor.com
114 Mill Rock Rd. E., Old Saybrook, CT 06475; 877-782-7867 x32/FAX 888-395-1154; russell@tantor.com
CONTACT Russell W. Hyde
Over 500 bestsellers and classics for adults and children, on unabridged audio. All titles are available on CD and MP3-CD and will always be in print. Tantor offers heavy-duty library editions with lifetime free CD replacements; a library standing order plan; library discounts; and free shipping.
WHAT'S NEW! Publishers Weekly named Tantor Media the number one fastest-growing independent publisher. Tantor has a dedicated library department, and releases over twenty new titles each month, including classics, award-winners, and bestsellers. Recent titles include the Pulitzer Prize winner The Looming Tower and the National Book Award winner The Worst Hard Time.
Weston Woods Studios, Inc.
Scholastic, Inc.
www.scholastic.com/westonwoods
143 Main St., Norwalk, CT 06851; 800-243-5020/203-845-0197/FAX 203-845-0498; lcorra@scholastic.com
CONTACT Leigh Corra, Assoc. Producer/Marketing & Promotion
The most comprehensive collection of award-winning DVDs, book/read-along audio packages, and CD-ROMs based on outstanding children's picture books. Where books come alive!
Audio Producers, Music
Building Block Music
www.buildingblockmusic.com
PO Box 531, Buckingham, PA 18912; 215-794-2517/FAX 215-794-0885; sales@buildingblockmusic.com
CONTACT Tony Oppenheim, Partner
Building Block Music is the record label and publishing company of award-winning composer Cathy Block.
Himalayan Institute Press
www.himalayaninstitute.org
630 Main St., Homesdale, PA 18431; 800-822-4547/FAX 570-647-1552; trade@himalayaninstitute.org
CONTACT Laura Brownell, Marketing Mgr.
For over 30 years, Himalayan Institute has been offering books, audio, and visual products on yoga, meditation, inspiration, self-help, ayurveda, holistic living, spirituality, and more. Our recent series on the world's sacred sites unveiled with China's Sacred Sites in 2007 and continues with India's Sacred Sites in 2008.
Kimbo Educational
www.kimboed.com
PO Box 477, Long Branch, NJ 07740; 800-631-2187/732-229-4949/FAX 732-870-3340; kimboed@aol.com
CONTACT Jim Kimbo
Award-winning educational children's music that is fun and movement oriented. Over 350 CDs, DVDs/VHS that help children learn important facts and concepts, plus motivate them to move and get the exercise they need. School and public libraries will appreciate the quality and sound learning resources. Songs, aerobics, literacy, math skills, multicultural, special needs, and more.
WHAT'S NEW! Kimbo Educational new CDs include: "Catch a Brain Wave" Fitness Fun, a unique, motivating musical program offering fitness moves to stimulate learning; Moving to Math, music and movement to help children develop math concepts sequentially; You Can Dance!, which features hip hop to the hula and promotes fitness and fun; plus Hip Hop Multiplication DVD.
Christy Lane Enterprises
www.christylane.com
PO Box 4040, Palm Springs, CA 92263; 800-555-0205/FAX 800-555-0206; christy@christylane.com
CONTACT Christy Lane, Owner
Award-winning dance instructional books, videos, DVDs, music, and more!
Little Jems Music, LLC
www.juniorjam.com
6 Scaletti Ct., Somerset, NJ 08873; 732-246-2466/FAX 212-826-6010; littlejem@aol.com
CONTACT Jeff Eisenberg, Songwriter/Performer
ASCAP award-winning songwriter Jeff Eisenberg has created a dynamic, interactive, educational, and fun live musical show with catchy original songs taken from his three popular children's recordings, Junior Jam, Junior Jam 2, and multi-award—winning Junior Jam 3. The songs focus on language concepts, social skills, and experiences of daily living, and inspire children to explore their surroundings. Junior Jam can be heard on XMkids Satellite Radio.
Naxos AudioBooks
Naxos of America, Inc.
www.naxosaudiobooks.com
416 Mary Lindsay Polk Dr., Suite 509, Franklin, TN 37067; 877-629-6723/FAX 615-465-3821; wanderson@naxosusa.com
CONTACT William B. Anderson, Sales & Marketing
The world's greatest literature—classic to contemporary, poetry, a unique range of lively history, fiction, and drama. Four hundred—plus titles of key classics for adults and younger listeners, all presented in the distinctive Naxos AudioBooks style.
Naxos Online Libraries, LLC
Naxos of America, Inc.
www.naxosmusiclibrary.com
416 Mary Lindsay Polk Dr., Suite 509, Franklin, TN 37067; 615-771-9393/FAX 775-599-6325; rfoster@naxosusa.com
CONTACT Randall Foster, Licensing & Content Svcs. Mgr.
Naxos, the world's greatest classical music label present the Naxos Music Library, a database of over 240,000 tracks of the finest classical, jazz, world, and folk music. Additional offerings include the NML/Jazz (Fantasy Jazz database, www.naxosmusiclibrary.com/jazz), Naxos Spoken Word Library (www.NaxosSpokenWordLibrary.com), and downloadable sheet music from www.sheetmusicnow.com.
New Hope Records, Inc.
www.bobbysusser.com
PO Box 66, Great Neck, NY 11022; 516-466-6040/FAX 516-487-3269
CONTACT Bobby Susser
Manufacturers and distributors of the award winning series "Bobby Susser Songs for Children™," ages 2–8, grades PreK—3. Also for special needs, ESL, and early childhood. All CDs contain activities and lyrics with teacher/parent guide.
Recorded Books, LLC
Haights Cross Communications
www.recordedbooks.com
270 Skipjack Rd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678; 800-638-1304/410-535-5590/FAX 410-535-5499; recordedbooks@recordedbooks.com
CONTACT Donna Vollmer
Recorded Books offers unabridged audiobooks, world music, and independent films for public and university libraries in cassette, CD, and downloadable formats. Over 8000 titles available for all audiences in English and Spanish, narrated by award-winning actors. Packaging designed for high circulation. One-year warranty, cataloging, process, and free MARC records available.
WHAT'S NEW! Recorded Books titles are now available on Playaway, a pre-loaded digital audiobook. Other new productions include "Your Coach in a Box" self-help seminars; "Shakespeare Appreciated," all-audio versions of Shakespeare's plays with analysis; and "Black Dog Opera," a guide to understanding and appreciating opera.
Wee Bee Music
www.weebeemusic.com
PO Box 18476, Boulder, CO 80308; 303-442-1238; suemusic@comcast.net
CONTACT Sue Schnitzer, Owner
Produces music CDs for early childhood; a Halloween CD for children ages 3–10; music CDs for summer reading themes, ages 3—10.
Wiggles N' Tunes, Inc.
www.wigglesntunes.com
316 Prospect Ave., #3C, Hackensack, NJ 07601; 800-444-0507/FAX 206-984-0418; carolyn@wigglesntunes.com
CONTACT Carolyn Zorn, Pres.
Publisher of award-winning children's music CDs and critically acclaimed early childhood music curriculum. Rave media reviews include School Library Journal's recommendation of all three CDs.
Audio Producers, Wholesalers, & Distributors, Children & YA
BBC Audiobooks America
bbcaudiobooksamerica.com
42 Whitecap Dr., North Kingstown, RI 02852; 800-621-0182/FAX 877-492-0873; customerservice@bbcaudiobooksamerica.com
CONTACT Michele Cobb, Dir. of Sales & Marketing
BBCAA is a leading publisher/distributor of unabridged audiobooks and radio dramatizations for adults and children. We also carry BBC DVD, hardcover adult print Westerns, and children's readalongs. We offer quality products, flexible standing order plans, and superior customer service.
WHAT'S NEW! Start or upgrade a Standing Order Plan with BBC Audiobooks America and receive an integrated Companion Order that offers special discounts on backlist titles from all of our audiovisual catalogs—including adult and children's audiobooks and DVDs.
BestChildrensMusic.com
Red Rover Records
www.bestchildrensmusic.com
PO Box 124, Lake Bluff, IL 60044; 888-546-8712/847-615-0366/FAX 847-615-0471; info@bestchildrensmusic.com
CONTACT Fred Koch, Pres.
BestChildrensMusic.com is a helpful, time-saving resource for librarians, teachers, and parents who are searching for quality children's music CDs. You will find music samples, song lyrics to preview, and an archive of Fred Koch's review articles as featured in Chicago Parent magazine. An award-winning site from an award-winning educator!
Building Block Music
www.buildingblockmusic.com
PO Box 531, Buckingham, PA 18912; 215-794-2517/FAX 215-794-0885; sales@buildingblockmusic.com
CONTACT Tony Oppenheim, Partner
Building Block Music is the record label and publishing company of award-winning composer Cathy Block.
Instructional Video
Garkat Enterprises, Inc.
www.insvideo.com
2219 C St., Lincoln, NE 68502; 402-475-6570/800-228-0164/FAX 402-475-6500; orders@insvideo.com
CONTACT Kathy Damkroger, Pres.
Serving libraries since 1984, Instructional Video provides over 18,000 pre-recorded special interest, nonfiction video/DVD titles and children's audio. Libraries may order by mail, phone, fax, email, or use our online ordering system. Our online system accepts purchase order numbers; plus libraries may request hard-to-find titles at checkout.
Kimbo Educational
www.kimboed.com
PO Box 477, Long Branch, NJ 07740; 800-631-2187/732-229-4949/FAX 732-870-3340; kimboed@aol.com
CONTACT Jim Kimbo
Award-winning educational children's music that is fun and movement oriented. Over 350 CDs, DVDs/VHS that help children learn important facts and concepts, plus motivate them to move and get the exercise they need. School and public libraries will appreciate the quality and sound learning resources. Songs, aerobics, literacy, math skills, multicultural, special needs, and more.
WHAT'S NEW! Kimbo Educational new CDs include: "Catch a Brain Wave" Fitness Fun, a unique, motivating musical program offering fitness moves to stimulate learning; Moving to Math, music and movement to help children develop math concepts sequentially; You Can Dance!, which features hip hop to the hula and promotes fitness and fun; plus Hip Hop Multiplication DVD.
Little Jems Music, LLC
www.juniorjam.com
6 Scaletti Ct., Somerset, NJ 08873; 732-246-2466/FAX 212-826-6010; littlejem@aol.com
CONTACT Jeff Eisenberg, Songwriter/Performer
ASCAP award-winning songwriter Jeff Eisenberg has created a dynamic, interactive, educational, and fun live musical show with catchy original songs taken from his three popular children's recordings, Junior Jam, Junior Jam 2, and multi-award—winning Junior Jam 3. The songs focus on language concepts, social skills, and experiences of daily living, and inspire children to explore their surroundings. Junior Jam can be heard on XMkids Satellite Radio.
Mook & Blanchard Wholesale Library Books and Media Services
www.mookandblanchard.com
546 S. Hofgaarden St., La Puente, CA 91744; 800-875-9911/FAX 626-968-6877; ntobks@mookandblanchard.com
CONTACT Lynne Mook, VP
Mook & Blanchard is a wholesale library book distributor concentrating on grades PreK—12. We prebind titles that will have a heavy circulation. Founded in 1970, we have serviced schools and public libraries. We feature Opening Day Collections, cataloging and processing, and collection development.
Naxos AudioBooks
Naxos of America, Inc.
www.naxosaudiobooks.com
416 Mary Lindsay Polk Dr., Suite 509, Franklin, TN 37067; 877-629-6723/FAX 615-465-3821; wanderson@naxosusa.com
CONTACT William B. Anderson, Sales & Marketing
The world's greatest literature—classic to contemporary, poetry, a unique range of lively history, fiction, and drama. Four hundred—plus titles of key classics for adults and younger listeners, all presented in the distinctive Naxos AudioBooks style.
New Hope Records, Inc.
www.bobbysusser.com
PO Box 66, Great Neck, NY 11022; 516-466-6040/FAX 516-487-3269
CONTACT Bobby Susser
Manufacturers and distributors of the award winning series "Bobby Susser Songs for Children™," ages 2–8, grades PreK—3. Also for special needs, ESL, and early childhood. All CDs contain activities and lyrics with teacher/parent guide.
Recorded Books, LLC, School Division
Haights Cross Communications
www.recordedbooks.com/school
270 Skipjack Rd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678; 800-638-1304/FAX 410-535-9750; jstephens@recordedbooks.com
CONTACT Jean Stephens
Recorded Books publishes the largest collection of K—12 audiobooks available anywhere. Available on CD and cassette, and with or without matching print books, all Recorded Books are unabridged for use with listen-and-read strategies.
WHAT'S NEW! Miniature Playaway digital audiobooks capture your students' attention at first sight—a great motivator for struggling or reluctant readers! These self-contained audiobooks have a player inside so they play themselves. Plus, educators can now get a free two-week trial subscription to our Online Audio Library—the easiest, least expensive way to bring Recorded Books to your school.
Rock ?N Learn, Inc.
www.rocknlearn.com
PO Box 3595, Conroe, TX 77305; 800-348-8445/936-539-2731/FAX 800-801-5481/FAX 936-539-2659; info@rocknlearn.com
CONTACT Kathie Caudle, Dir. of Marketing
Award-winning audio/book and DVD programs featuring "Cool Music for Fun Learning." Phonics, math, preschool, science, languages, and more.
Spoken Arts, Inc.
spokenartsmedia.com
195 S. White Rock Rd., Holmes, NY 12531; 800-326-4090/845-878-9600/FAX 845-878-9009
CONTACT Susan J. Welsh
Now celebrating 51 years, Spoken Arts maintains a growing library of high-quality, literature-based audiovisual programs. The company produces enhanced, picture book videos/DVDs as well as unabridged readalongs adapted from the best names in children's literature. A Spoken Arts exclusive: "Special Appearance Videos" which feature a meet-the-author introduction.
WHAT'S NEW! Spoken Arts maintains a growing library of K-6 audio visual media adapted from the best in children's picturebook literature. New this fall: Buster by Denise Fleming; Lightship by Brian Floca; Dear Deer by Gene Barretta; The Magic Rabbit by Annette LeBlanc Cate; and Before You Were Mine by Maribeth Boelts. Many will include a meet-the-author introduction.
Tantor Media
www.tantor.com
114 Mill Rock Rd. E., Old Saybrook, CT 06475; 877-782-7867 x32/FAX 888-395-1154; russell@tantor.com
CONTACT Russell W. Hyde
Over 500 bestsellers and classics for adults and children, on unabridged audio. All titles are available on CD and MP3-CD and will always be in print. Tantor offers heavy-duty library editions with lifetime free CD replacements; a library standing order plan; library discounts; and free shipping.
WHAT'S NEW! Publishers Weekly named Tantor Media the number one fastest-growing independent publisher. Tantor has a dedicated library department, and releases over twenty new titles each month, including classics, award-winners, and bestsellers. Recent titles include the Pulitzer Prize winner The Looming Tower and the National Book Award winner The Worst Hard Time.
TeachingBooks.net
www.teachingbooks.net
313 W. Beltline Hwy., Suite 204, Madison, WI 53713; 800-596-0710/FAX 608-327-8010; nick@teachingbooks.net
CONTACT Nick Glass
TeachingBooks.net is an online collection of multimedia K—12 book and author resources designed to facilitate learning about and discussing books to inspire students to read and enjoy it.
Wee Bee Music
www.weebeemusic.com
PO Box 18476, Boulder, CO 80308; 303-442-1238; suemusic@comcast.net
CONTACT Sue Schnitzer, Owner
Produces music CDs for early childhood; a Halloween CD for children ages 3–10; music CDs for summer reading themes, ages 3–10.
Weston Woods Studios, Inc.
Scholastic, Inc.
www.scholastic.com/westonwoods
143 Main St., Norwalk, CT 06851; 800-243-5020/203-845-0197/FAX 203-845-0498; lcorra@scholastic.com
CONTACT Leigh Corra, Assoc. Producer/Marketing & Promotion
The most comprehensive collection of award-winning DVDs, book/read-along audio packages, and CD-ROMs based on outstanding children's picture books. Where books come alive!
Wiggles N' Tunes, Inc.
www.wigglesntunes.com
316 Prospect Ave., #3C, Hackensack, NJ 07601; 800-444-0507/FAX 206-984-0418; carolyn@wigglesntunes.com
CONTACT Carolyn Zorn, Pres.
Publisher of award-winning children's music CDs and critically acclaimed early childhood music curriculum. Rave media reviews include School Library Journal's recommendation of all three CDs.
Audio Producers, Wholesalers, & Distributors, Digital & Downloadables
Blackstone Audio, Inc.
www.blackstoneaudio.com
31 Mistletoe Rd., Ashland, OR 97520; 800-729-2665/FAX 541-482-9294; charlotte@blackstoneaudio.com
CONTACT Charlotte Poulos
Blackstone Audio is the largest independent audiobook company in America today. Blackstone offers over 3500 unabridged titles and 24 new releases a month as well as customized discount options with discounts up to 40%, free replacements, and free shipping. No automatic selections; it's always your choice of titles and formats.
Brilliance Audio
www.library.brillianceaudio.com
1704 Eaton Dr., PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417; 800-648-2312/616-846-5256/FAX 616-846-0630; ahosford@brillianceaudio.com; nfedena@brillianceaudio.com
CONTACT Amy Hosford or Natalie Fedena
Brilliance Audio produces best-selling titles and authors in our library edition packaging. Free replacements on all parts—forever. Discounts range from 30–50%. Standing orders available.
Naxos AudioBooks
Naxos of America, Inc.
www.naxosaudiobooks.com
416 Mary Lindsay Polk Dr., Suite 509, Franklin, TN 37067; 877-629-6723/FAX 615-465-3821; wanderson@naxosusa.com
CONTACT William B. Anderson, Sales & Marketing
The world's greatest literature—classic to contemporary, poetry, a unique range of lively history, fiction, and drama. Four hundred—plus titles of key classics for adults and younger listeners, all presented in the distinctive Naxos AudioBooks style.
OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc.
www.oclc.org
6565 Kolgour Pl., Dublin, OH 43017; 800-848-5878/FAX 614-764-6096; oclc@oclc.org
CONTACT Carrie Benseler, Communications Coord.
OCLC Online Computer Library Center is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to furthering access to the world's information.
OverDrive, Inc.
www.overdrive.com
8555 Sweet Valley Dr., Suite N, Cleveland, OH 44125; 216-573-6886/FAX 216-573-6888; cweissman@overdrive.com
CONTACT Claudia Weissman, Dir. of Marketing
OverDrive® enables you to download digital audiobooks, ebooks, music, and video from a single platform on your library's web site. More than 5000 libraries worldwide rely on OverDrive and our Digital Library Reserve™ platform for the best selection, service, and user experience. With more than 100,000 titles, OverDrive also offers the option for libraries to upload and share digital materials.
Recorded Books, LLC
Haights Cross Communications
www.recordedbooks.com
270 Skipjack Rd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678; 800-638-1304/410-535-5590/FAX 410-535-5499; recordedbooks@recordedbooks.com
CONTACT Donna Vollmer
Recorded Books offers unabridged audiobooks, world music, and independent films for public and university libraries in cassette, CD, and downloadable formats. Over 8000 titles available for all audiences in English and Spanish, narrated by award-winning actors. Packaging designed for high circulation. One-year warranty, cataloging, process, and free MARC records available.
WHAT'S NEW! Recorded Books titles are now available on Playaway, a pre-loaded digital audiobook. Other new productions include "Your Coach in a Box" self-help seminars; "Shakespeare Appreciated," all-audio versions of Shakespeare's plays with analysis; and "Black Dog Opera," a guide to understanding and appreciating opera.
Tantor Media
www.tantor.com
114 Mill Rock Rd. E., Old Saybrook, CT 06475; 877-782-7867 x32/FAX 888-395-1154; russell@tantor.com
CONTACT Russell W. Hyde
Over 500 bestsellers and classics for adults and children, on unabridged audio. All titles are available on CD and MP3-CD and will always be in print. Tantor offers heavy-duty library editions with lifetime free CD replacements; a library standing order plan; library discounts; and free shipping.
WHAT'S NEW! Publishers Weekly named Tantor Media the number one fastest-growing independent publisher. Tantor has a dedicated library department, and releases over twenty new titles each month, including classics, award-winners, and bestsellers. Recent titles include the Pulitzer Prize winner The Looming Tower and the National Book Award winner The Worst Hard Time.
Audio Wholesalers & Distributors
Audio Book Services, Inc.
309 S. Summit View Dr., Suite 14, Fort Collins, CO 80524; 800-537-9333/FAX 800-528-9888; audiobook1@aol.com
CONTACT David B. George, Pres.
Single-source distributor of audiobooks, movies, and music. All publishers and producers, in-print, out-of-print, and hard-to-find items. Repackaging in all styles of cases and customized processing services. Service and fill rates our specialties. Give us a call!
Audio Editions Books on Cassette & CD
www.audioeditions.com
PO Box 6930, Auburn, CA 95604; 800-231-4261/530-888-7801/FAX 800-882-1840; library@audioeditions.com
CONTACT Frank Gianopulos, Dir. Sales & Marketing
Audiobook supplier offering personal customer service for 19,000 audiobooks from 100 publishers. Very flexible standing order plan, replacements, and discounts. CDs, cassettes, unabridged, abridged. Free catalog.
Baker & Taylor, Inc.
www.btol.com
2550 W. Tyvola Rd., Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28217; 800-775-1800/FAX 704-775-7480; btinfo@btol.com
Baker & Taylor, based in Charlotte, NC, is a global information and entertainment services company that offers books, DVDs, CDs, video games, and related services to public, school, and academic libraries. A wholesaler representing more than 72,000 book publishers and 7000 audiovisual producers with a database of more than 6.2 million titles.
BBC Audiobooks America
bbcaudiobooksamerica.com
42 Whitecap Dr., North Kingstown, RI 02852; 800-621-0182/FAX 877-492-0873; customerservice@bbcaudiobooksamerica.com
CONTACT Michele Cobb, Dir. of Sales & Marketing
BBCAA is a leading publisher/distributor of unabridged audiobooks and radio dramatizations for adults and children. We also carry BBC DVD, hardcover adult print Westerns, and children's readalongs. We offer quality products, flexible standing order plans, and superior customer service.
WHAT'S NEW! Start or upgrade a Standing Order Plan with BBC Audiobooks America and receive an integrated Companion Order that offers special discounts on backlist titles from all of our audiovisual catalogs—including adult and children's audiobooks and DVDs.
Blackstone Audio, Inc.
www.blackstoneaudio.com
31 Mistletoe Rd., Ashland, OR 97520; 800-729-2665/FAX 541-482-9294; charlotte@blackstoneaudio.com
CONTACT Charlotte Poulos
Blackstone Audio is the largest independent audiobook company in America today. Blackstone offers over 3500 unabridged titles and 24 new releases a month as well as customized discount options with discounts up to 40%, free replacements, and free shipping. No automatic selections; it's always your choice of titles and formats.
Brodart Books & Automation Division
Brodart Co.
www.books.brodart.com
500 Arch St., Williamsport, PA 17701; 800-474-9816/570-326-2461/FAX 800-999-6799; support@brodart.com
CONTACT Contact Ctr.
Brodart is the premier supplier of circulation-ready materials to libraries, delivering carefully selected, cataloged, and processed books, as well as automation resource tools. Today, Brodart offers state-of-the-art online tools, bibliographic services, and consulting exclusively to libraries. Customers select from over five million English-language titles, Spanish-language books, plus audio and video products.
BWI
Follett Corp.
www.bwibooks.com
1847 Mercer Rd., Lexington, KY 40511; 800-888-4478/859-231-9789/FAX 800-888-6319/FAX 859-225-6700; jfnelson@bwibooks.com
CONTACT John Nelson, Pres.
BWI is a book and audiovisual material wholesaler to public libraries. Related services include selection lists, specialized acquisition plans, opening-day collections, EDI, cataloging, and customized processing.
Emery-Pratt Co.
www.emery-pratt.com
1966 W. M-21, Owosso, MI 48867; 800-248-3887/989-723-5291/FAX 989-723-4677; mail@emery-pratt.com
CONTACT Avery Weaver, Nat'l Sales Dir.
Emery-Pratt is a distributor of books and AV products from over 70,000 publishing sources, providing personalized service nationwide to libraries and hospitals. Use our free online ordering system. Also, check the status of your current orders online. We also welcome orders via fax, mail, or phone.
Encomium Publications, Inc.
encomium.com; encomiuminteractive.com
2637 Erie Ave., Suite 203, Cincinnati, OH 45208; 800-234-4831/513-871-4377/FAX 513-871-4312; info@encomium.com
CONTACT Maryam Hallez, VP Marketing
Encomium Publications publishes and distributes cutting-edge, web-based interactive solutions and print ESL/EFL products designed to improve English proficiency of non-native speakers.
WHAT'S NEW! The English Discoveries Series Online—for Libraries is a comprehensive ESL program with First Discoveries, Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. CD-ROM version available.
Follett Library Resources
Follett Corp.
www.titlewave.com
1340 Ridgeview Dr., McHenry, IL 60050; 888-511-5114/815-759-1700/FAX 815-759-9831; lsc@flr.follett.com
CONTACT James Meredith
For unparalleled personal service, superior selection, and best overall value, make FLR your first choice for media and related services to K—12 school libraries.
Ingram Library Services, Inc.
Ingram Industries, Inc.
www.ingramlibrary.com
One Ingram Blvd., La Vergne, TN 37086; 800-937-5300/615-213-5000/FAX 615-213-5115; pamela.smith@ingrambook.com
CONTACT Pamela Smith
Ingram Library Services is a distributor of books, audiocassettes, and video products to the library market.
Listen & Live Audio, Inc.
www.listenandlive.com
PO Box 817, Roseland, NJ 07068; 800-653-9400/201-558-9000/FAX 201-558-9800; alfred@listenandlive.com
CONTACT Alfred C. Martino, Pres.
Listen & Live Audio offers over 300 titles on CD in best-selling fiction, children's/YA, mystery, business, self-help, relationships, include Audie Award, Earphones Award, Listen Up Award, Newbery, and YALSA winners and honorees.
Mook & Blanchard Wholesale Library Books and Media Services
www.mookandblanchard.com
546 S. Hofgaarden St., La Puente, CA 91744; 800-875-9911/FAX 626-968-6877; ntobks@mookandblanchard.com
CONTACT Lynne Mook, VP
Mook & Blanchard is a wholesale library book distributor concentrating on grades PreK—12. We prebind titles that will have a heavy circulation. Founded in 1970, we have serviced schools and public libraries. We feature Opening Day Collections, cataloging and processing, and collection development.
Naxos AudioBooks
Naxos of America, Inc.
www.naxosaudiobooks.com
416 Mary Lindsay Polk Dr., Suite 509, Franklin, TN 37067; 877-629-6723/FAX 615-465-3821; wanderson@naxosusa.com
CONTACT William B. Anderson, Sales & Marketing
The world's greatest literature—classic to contemporary, poetry, a unique range of lively history, fiction, and drama. Four hundred—plus titles of key classics for adults and younger listeners, all presented in the distinctive Naxos AudioBooks style.
OverDrive, Inc.
www.overdrive.com
8555 Sweet Valley Dr., Suite N, Cleveland, OH 44125; 216-573-6886/FAX 216-573-6888; cweissman@overdrive.com
CONTACT Claudia Weissman, Dir. of Marketing
OverDrive® enables you to download digital audiobooks, ebooks, music, and video from a single platform on your library's web site. More than 5000 libraries worldwide rely on OverDrive and our Digital Library Reserve™ platform for the best selection, service, and user experience. With more than 100,000 titles, OverDrive also offers the option for libraries to upload and share digital materials.
Recorded Books, LLC
Haights Cross Communications
www.recordedbooks.com
270 Skipjack Rd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678; 800-638-1304/410-535-5590/FAX 410-535-5499; recordedbooks@recordedbooks.com
CONTACT Donna Vollmer
Recorded Books offers unabridged audiobooks, world music, and independent films for public and university libraries in cassette, CD, and downloadable formats. Over 8000 titles available for all audiences in English and Spanish, narrated by award-winning actors. Packaging designed for high circulation. One-year warranty, cataloging, process, and free MARC records available.
WHAT'S NEW! Recorded Books titles are now available on Playaway, a pre-loaded digital audiobook. Other new productions include "Your Coach in a Box" self-help seminars; "Shakespeare Appreciated," all-audio versions of Shakespeare's plays with analysis; and "Black Dog Opera," a guide to understanding and appreciating opera.
Rock ?N Learn, Inc.
www.rocknlearn.com
PO Box 3595, Conroe, TX 77305; 800-348-8445/936-539-2731/FAX 800-801-5481/FAX 936-539-2659; info@rocknlearn.com
CONTACT Kathie Caudle, Dir. of Marketing
Award-winning audio/book and DVD programs featuring "Cool Music for Fun Learning." Phonics, math, preschool, science, languages, and more.
SISU Home Entertainment, Inc.
www.sisuent.com
340 W. 39th St., 6th Flr., New York, NY 10018; 800-223-7478/212-947-7888/FAX 212-947-8388; sisu@sisuent.com
CONTACT Haim Scheininger
Leading supplier of Jewish/Israeli music on CDs and video on DVD/VHS. Titles include Israeli features, documentaries, instructional, family entertainment, and children's programs such as "Shalom Sesame" DVD series.
Taped Editions, Inc.
www.tapededitions.com
5160 E. 65th St., Suite 115, Indianapolis, IN 46220; 800-850-1701/317-849-1700/FAX 317-849-9773; sales@tapededitions.com
CONTACT Carol Tully, Pres.
Leasing and sale of audiobook collections. We can customize a collection to fit your requirements. Specialty collections include juvenile, YA, nonfiction, and current bestsellers. No minimum orders. Sale of audiobook supplies. Call us toll free!
Vide-O-Go/That's Infotainment!
www.videogo.com
206 Winding Ridge, Cary, NC 27518; 800-323-8433/FAX 919-363-7921; videogo@aol.com
CONTACT Dean W. Stevens, Pres.
One-stop distribution of all packaged media formats for the library school market, including VHS and DVD, spoken word audio, books, and music CDs.
Weston Woods Studios, Inc.
Scholastic, Inc.
www.scholastic.com/westonwoods
143 Main St., Norwalk, CT 06851; 800-243-5020/203-845-0197/FAX 203-845-0498; lcorra@scholastic.com
CONTACT Leigh Corra, Assoc. Producer/Marketing & Promotion
The most comprehensive collection of award-winning DVDs, book/read-along audio packages, and CD-ROMs based on outstanding children's picture books. Where books come alive!
CD-ROM Producers, Distributors, & Wholesalers
EME Corp.
www.emescience.com
581 Central Pkwy., Stuart, FL 34994; 800-848-2050/FAX 772-219-2209; emecorp@aol.com
CONTACT Thomas J. McMahon, Pres.
Award-winning publisher of science and math programs, elementary through college levels, in biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and environmental. Call for free catalog.
Encomium Publications, Inc.
encomium.com; encomiuminteractive.com
2637 Erie Ave., Suite 203, Cincinnati, OH 45208; 800-234-4831/513-871-4377/FAX 513-871-4312; info@encomium.com
CONTACT Maryam Hallez, VP Marketing
Encomium Publications publishes and distributes cutting-edge, web-based interactive solutions and print ESL/EFL products designed to improve English proficiency of non-native speakers.
WHAT'S NEW! The English Discoveries Series Online—for Libraries is a comprehensive ESL program with First Discoveries, Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. CD-ROM version available.
Harris Communications
www.harriscomm.com
15155 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344; 800-825-6758/952-906-1180/FAX 952-906-1099; info@harriscomm.com
CONTACT Customer Svc.
Your source for assistive devices for deaf and hard-of-hearing people, including products for ADA compliance. Products also include books/media pertaining to sign language, hearing loss, and deaf culture. Included are many curriculum-based sign language products as well as books/media for children. Free product catalog available.
Christy Lane Enterprises
www.christylane.com
PO Box 4040, Palm Springs, CA 92263; 800-555-0205/FAX 800-555-0206; christy@christylane.com
CONTACT Christy Lane, Owner
Award-winning dance instructional books, videos, DVDs, music, and more!
New Games
New Games International
www.inewgames.com
PO Box 1641, Mendocino, CA 95460; 707-962-0514; john@inewgames.com
CONTACT John Calhoun
New Games are cooperative group games for all ages, sizes, and abilities. Workshops, books, videos, CD-ROMs, and DVDs teach anyone how to present the games.
Quality Books, Inc.
www.quality-books.com
1003 W. Pines Rd., Oregon, IL 61061; 800-323-4241/815-732-4450/FAX 815-732-4499; info@quality-books.com
CONTACT Lisa Wakenight, Customer Svc. Rep.
We specialize in distributing small press books, videos, CD-ROMs, and DVDs to libraries in the U.S. and Canada. We offer approval, annotation, standing order plans, and marketing programs; professional library cataloging in full accordance with Library of Congress and Dewey Standards, Publisher's Cataloging-in-Publication, and shelf-ready library processing for every title in inventory.
Weston Woods Studios, Inc.
Scholastic, Inc.
www.scholastic.com/westonwoods
143 Main St., Norwalk, CT 06851; 800-243-5020/203-845-0197/FAX 203-845-0498; lcorra@scholastic.com
CONTACT Leigh Corra, Assoc. Producer/Marketing & Promotion
The most comprehensive collection of award-winning DVDs, book/read-along audio packages, and CD-ROMs based on outstanding children's picture books. Where books come alive!
Film Producers & Distributors
Choices, Inc.
www.choicesvideo.net
3740 Overland Ave., Suite F, Los Angeles, CA 90034; 310-839-1500/FAX 310-839-1511; getinfo@choicesvideo.net
Choices is a distributor of documentaries, educational programming, and feature films targeted to schools, colleges, and libraries. Our award-winning documentaries are produced by filmmakers from around the world on subjects suitable for adults and children. Educator resources are available at our web site. Prices for our titles include public performance rights.
WHAT'S NEW! Our new titles include In the Tall Grass, ALA Notable Video for Adults 2007, Hanging with the Sloth, Saz, A School of Their Own, The Miseducation of Pakistan, The Perfect Life, Joyce to the World, and more. Visit our web site for new release updates and special discounts.
Fanlight Productions
www.fanlight.com
4196 Washington St., Suite 2, Boston, MA 02131; 800-937-4113/617-469-4999/FAX 617-469-3379; fanlight@fanlight.com
CONTACT Anthony Sweeney
A leading distributor of documentaries on the social issues of out time with a special focus on healthcare, mental health, aging, disabilities, and related issues.
WHAT'S NEW! Public libraries and K—12 schools can now purchase our titles for $89 each. Among our new releases: Phoenix Dance challenges definitions of "disabled" through transformative dance; Multiple follows a Scottish actress as she discloses her multiple sclerosis in her public career; and One in 2000 demystifies the issue of intersex conditions.
OnDeck Home Entertainment
www.ondeckvideo.com
14546 Hesby St., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; Tel/FAX 818-906-7806; mail@ondeckvideo.com
CONTACT Barbara Kaye, Producer
Since 1993, OnDeck Video has produced documentaries quality programming for schools, libraries, and home video. OnDeck specializes in American history, African American history, and military subjects. Also offers budget archival stock footage and research services.
Recorded Books, LLC
Haights Cross Communications
www.recordedbooks.com
270 Skipjack Rd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678; 800-638-1304/410-535-5590/FAX 410-535-5499; recordedbooks@recordedbooks.com
CONTACT Donna Vollmer
Recorded Books offers unabridged audiobooks, world music, and independent films for public and university libraries in cassette, CD, and downloadable formats. Over 8000 titles available for all audiences in English and Spanish, narrated by award-winning actors. Packaging designed for high circulation. One-year warranty, cataloging, process, and free MARC records available.
WHAT'S NEW! Recorded Books titles are now available on Playaway, a pre-loaded digital audiobook. Other new productions include "Your Coach in a Box" self-help seminars; "Shakespeare Appreciated," all-audio versions of Shakespeare's plays with analysis; and "Black Dog Opera," a guide to understanding and appreciating opera.
Scenarios USA
www.scenariosusa.org
80 Hanson Pl., Suite 305, Brooklyn, NY 11217; 866-414-1044/718-230-5125/FAX 718-230-4381; jacob@scenariosusa.org
CONTACT Jacob Swiss
Scenarios USA partners teen writers with Hollywood filmmakers to make award winning short films about issues like peer pressure, sexual health, self-esteem, friendship, and commitment.
WHAT'S NEW! Four new films released in summer of 2007! Premiered in theaters and aired on national television, these films are as entertaining as they are educational.
SISU Home Entertainment, Inc.
www.sisuent.com
340 W. 39th St., 6th Flr., New York, NY 10018; 800-223-7478/212-947-7888/FAX 212-947-8388; sisu@sisuent.com
CONTACT Haim Scheininger
Leading supplier of Jewish/Israeli music on CDs and video on DVD/VHS. Titles include Israeli features, documentaries, instructional, family entertainment, and children's programs such as "Shalom Sesame" DVD series.
Chip Taylor Communications
www.chiptaylor.com
2 E. View Dr., Derry, NH 03038; 800-876-CHIP/603-434-9262/FAX 603-432-2723; chip.taylor@chiptaylor.com
CONTACT Chip Taylor, Pres.
Producer and distributor of over 3000 exclusive DVDs, videos, and digital/streaming files with public performance rights and streaming and TV broadcast licensing.
Vide-O-Go/That's Infotainment!
www.videogo.com
206 Winding Ridge, Cary, NC 27518; 800-323-8433/FAX 919-363-7921; videogo@aol.com
CONTACT Dean W. Stevens, Pres.
One-stop distribution of all packaged media formats for the library school market, including VHS and DVD, spoken word audio, books, and music CDs.
Weston Woods Studios, Inc.
Scholastic, Inc.
www.scholastic.com/westonwoods
143 Main St., Norwalk, CT 06851; 800-243-5020/203-845-0197/FAX 203-845-0498; lcorra@scholastic.com
CONTACT Leigh Corra, Assoc. Producer/Marketing & Promotion
The most comprehensive collection of award-winning DVDs, book/read-along audio packages, and CD-ROMs based on outstanding children's picture books. Where books come alive!
Film Licensing
Motion Picture Licensing Corp. (MPLC)
www.mplc.com
5455 Centinela Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90066; 800-462-8855/FAX 310-822-4440; slaudicina@mplc.org
CONTACT Eileen Korte, Sr. Licensing Rep.
The MPLC is a copyright licensing service authorized by major film studios and independent producers to grant the MPLC Umbrella License to organizations to exhibit videocassettes/DVDs originally intended for home use.
Video/DVD Leasing
Baker & Taylor, Inc.
www.btol.com
2550 W. Tyvola Rd., Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28217; 800-775-1800/FAX 704-775-7480; btinfo@btol.com
Baker & Taylor, based in Charlotte, NC, is a global information and entertainment services company that offers books, DVDs, CDs, video games, and related services to public, school, and academic libraries. A wholesaler representing more than 72,000 book publishers and 7000 audiovisual producers with a database of more than 6.2 million titles.
Brodart Books & Automation Division
Brodart Co.
www.books.brodart.com
500 Arch St., Williamsport, PA 17701; 800-474-9816/570-326-2461/FAX 800-999-6799; support@brodart.com
CONTACT Contact Ctr.
Brodart is the premier supplier of circulation-ready materials to libraries, delivering carefully selected, cataloged, and processed books, as well as automation resource tools. Today, Brodart offers state-of-the-art online tools, bibliographic services, and consulting exclusively to libraries. Customers select from over five million English-language titles, Spanish-language books, plus audio and video products.
Chip Taylor Communications
www.chiptaylor.com
2 E. View Dr., Derry, NH 03038; 800-876-CHIP/603-434-9262/FAX 603-432-2723; chip.taylor@chiptaylor.com
CONTACT Chip Taylor, Pres.
Producer and distributor of over 3000 exclusive DVDs, videos, and digital/streaming files with public performance rights and streaming and TV broadcast licensing.
Video/DVD Producers, Adult
Aquarius Health Care Media
www.aquariusproductions.com
18 N. Main St., Sherborn, MA 01770; 508-650-1616/FAX 508-660-1665; lbk@aquariusproductions.com
CONTACT Leslie Kussmann, Pres.
Aquarius Health Care Media is an award-winning producer and distributor of healthcare documentaries. Aquarius understands the importance of bringing powerful and poignant stories to film. As a leading resource for hospitals, schools, and libraries, Aquarius has built a loyal customer base over the past 18 years. Contact us for further information on our extensive library of films.
Cambridge Educational
Infobase Publishing
www.cambridgeeducational.com
PO Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543; 800-468-4227/609-671-1000/FAX 800-FAX-ON-US; custserv@cambridgeeducational.com
CONTACT Diane Rhodes
College-bound or bound for the workforce, Cambridge videos, interactive media, and posters provide a practical, accurate, and reliable foundation of knowledge, helping students evaluate choices and reach their potential at school, in work, and in library. Cambridge is a division of Films Media Group, an award-winning source of over 13,000 titles.
Chair Dancing Intl., Inc.
www.chairdancing.com
2658 Del Mar Hts. Rd., #183, Del Mar, CA 92014; 858-793-1177/FAX 858-793-0747; chairdance@aol.com
Chair Dancing® provides convenient and effective fitness routines done while comfortably seated. A fitness option for active people or those whose physical condition, restricted mobility, or age, limit their participation in conventional exercise. Six different programs available on DVD or video. The original program is available in Spanish on both video and DVD.
Choices, Inc.
www.choicesvideo.net
3740 Overland Ave., Suite F, Los Angeles, CA 90034; 310-839-1500/FAX 310-839-1511; getinfo@choicesvideo.net
Choices is a distributor of documentaries, educational programming, and feature films targeted to schools, colleges, and libraries. Our award-winning documentaries are produced by filmmakers from around the world on subjects suitable for adults and children. Educator resources are available at our web site. Prices for our titles include public performance rights.
WHAT'S NEW! Our new titles include In the Tall Grass, ALA Notable Video for Adults 2007, Hanging with the Sloth, Saz, A School of Their Own, The Miseducation of Pakistan, The Perfect Life, Joyce to the World, and more. Visit our web site for new release updates and special discounts.
Dancetime Publications
www.dancetimepublications.com
PO Box 845, Kentfield, CA 94914; 888-854-5602/FAX 415-453-3229; info@dancetimepublications.com
CONTACT Pat Graham, Mgr.
Dancetime Publications is the leading source of videos and DVDs on the history of social dance and theatrical historical dance in Western civilization from the past 500 years: 20th-century ballroom dance; 19th-century vintage dance; 17th- and 18th-century Baroque dance; 16th-century Renaissance dance.
WHAT'S NEW! The Art of Baroque Dance: Folies d'Espangne from Page to Stage explores the elements in the presentation of dance, from the academic page to its transformation into a vibrant performance. Dance Vivaldi: A Contemporary Baroque Ballet combines the delicate French Baroque dance technique with the vibrancy of the contemporary theatrical world.
Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Infobase Publishing
www.films.com
PO Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543; 800-257-5126/609-671-1000/FAX 609-671-0266; custserv@films.com
CONTACT Diane Rhodes
As the leading provider of media for advanced education, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (FFH&S) creates and distributes products designed especially for discerning high school and college-level educators. FFH&S is the flagship brand for Films Media Group, an award-winning source of over 13,000 titles.
Films Media Group
Infobase Publishing
www.filmsmediagroup.com
PO Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543; 800-257-5126/609-671-1000/FAX 609-671-0266; custserv@films.com
CONTACT Diane Rhodes
Films Media Group (FMG) is North America's leading source of award-winning, high-quality educational video and multimedia programs. With over 13,000 titles—and 600 titles added each year—we serve the needs of schools, colleges, libraries, the medical community, and other institutions. Formats include DVD, VHS, and digital delivery. FMG is the exclusive U.S. distributor for BBC Educational Collections, the Bill Moyers Collection, PBS, HBO, and NewsHour, as well as many offerings from ABC News.
Hiline Videoworks
hilinevideoworks.com
2846 Hagel Rd., Victoria, BC V9B 2J4, Canada; 877-660-8477/250-478-1489/FAX 250-478-1489; videoworks@telus.net
CONTACT Ross Mayberry, Operations Dir.
Producers and distributors of unique instructional/educational documentaries, how to, and fitness on DVD/VHS/CD. Special Interest titles including North American Scam Alert and Garage Sale Success.
WHAT'S NEW! Blanche Black, the originator of the "Chair Fitness" series and Office Fitness, releases Garden Fitness. Also North American Scam Alert, Mr. Techs Email Netiquette, Nature's Babies, Wildlife in the Rockies, Latin Funk Dance Fitness, and still popular Mambo Moms. When Your Baby Cries and Garage Sale Success now on DVD.
Christy Lane Enterprises
www.christylane.com
PO Box 4040, Palm Springs, CA 92263; 800-555-0205/FAX 800-555-0206; christy@christylane.com
CONTACT Christy Lane, Owner
Award-winning dance instructional books, videos, DVDs, music, and more!
Library Video Network (LVN)
Affiliate of Baltimore County Public Library
www.lvn.org
320 York Rd., Towson, MD 21204; 800-441-8273/FAX 410-887-2091; lvn@bcpl.net
CONTACT Brenda Card, Customer Svc. Mgr.
LVN offers high-quality media products to libraries around the world. We provide the best in training and staff development products at an affordable price.
Meridian Education
Infobase Publishing
www.meridianeducation.com
PO Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543; 800-727-5507/609-671-1000/FAX 888-340-5507; custserv@meridianeducation.com
CONTACT Diane Rhodes
As a leader in educational media for students preparing to enter the workforce, Meridian offers a library of products covering topics such as allied health, culinary arts, and childcare. The skills-based, up-to-date educational media thoroughly address specific career/job-related skills. Meridian is a division of Films Media Group, an award-winning source of over 13,000 titles.
OnDeck Home Entertainment
www.ondeckvideo.com
14546 Hesby St., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; Tel/FAX 818-906-7806; mail@ondeckvideo.com
CONTACT Barbara Kaye, Producer
Since 1993, OnDeck Video has produced documentaries quality programming for schools, libraries, and home video. OnDeck specializes in American history, African American history, and military subjects. Also offers budget archival stock footage and research services.
Sagebrush Video Productions
www.sagebrushvideo.com; www.sunflowershowcaseonline.com
PO Box 211, Otis, KS 67565; 800-457-3453/785-222-3313; rachel@sagebrushvideo.com
CONTACT Rachel Harmon, Owner
Specializing in the production of informational and cultural curriculum-based electronic media products including videos, DVDs, teaching manuals, and photographs.
Shopware
Infobase Publishing
www.shopware-usa.com
PO Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543; 800-487-3392/609-671-1000/FAX 800-900-5172; custserv@shopware-usa.com
CONTACT Diane Rhodes
By developing content that thoroughly address specific vocational and technical skills such as building trades, vehicle maintenance and technology, Shopware assists educators in preparing students to enter the workforce and facilitates professional development programs with videos, interactive media, and posters. Shopware is a division of Films Media Group, an award-winning source of over 13,000 titles.
Chip Taylor Communications
www.chiptaylor.com
2 E. View Dr., Derry, NH 03038; 800-876-CHIP/603-434-9262/FAX 603-432-2723; chip.taylor@chiptaylor.com
CONTACT Chip Taylor, Pres.
Producer and distributor of over 3000 exclusive DVDs, videos, and digital/streaming files with public performance rights and streaming and TV broadcast licensing.
Video/DVD Producers, Children & YA
ADV Films/ADV Manga
A.D. Vision, Inc.
www.advfilms.com
5750 Bintliff Dr., Suite 210, Houston, TX 77036; 713-341-7138/FAX 713-341-7199; coarr@advfilms.com
CONTACT Chris Oarr
ADV Films is North America's #1 producer-distributor of anime and ADV Manga is a leading publisher of manga. ADV also publishes Newtype USA, the top anime and manga review magazine.
Aquarius Health Care Media
www.aquariusproductions.com
18 N. Main St., Sherborn, MA 01770; 508-650-1616/FAX 508-660-1665; lbk@aquariusproductions.com
CONTACT Leslie Kussmann, Pres.
Aquarius Health Care Media is an award-winning producer and distributor of healthcare documentaries. Aquarius understands the importance of bringing powerful and poignant stories to film. As a leading resource for hospitals, schools, and libraries, Aquarius has built a loyal customer base over the past 18 years. Contact us for further information on our extensive library of films.
Choices, Inc.
www.choicesvideo.net
3740 Overland Ave., Suite F, Los Angeles, CA 90034; 310-839-1500/FAX 310-839-1511; getinfo@choicesvideo.net
Choices is a distributor of documentaries, educational programming, and feature films targeted to schools, colleges, and libraries. Our award-winning documentaries are produced by filmmakers from around the world on subjects suitable for adults and children. Educator resources are available at our web site. Prices for our titles include public performance rights.
WHAT'S NEW! Our new titles include In the Tall Grass, ALA Notable Video for Adults 2007, Hanging with the Sloth, Saz, A School of Their Own, The Miseducation of Pakistan, The Perfect Life, Joyce to the World, and more. Visit our web site for new release updates and special discounts.
EME Corp.
www.emescience.com
581 Central Pkwy., Stuart, FL 34994; 800-848-2050/FAX 772-219-2209; emecorp@aol.com
CONTACT Thomas J. McMahon, Pres.
Award-winning publisher of science and math programs, elementary through college levels, in biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and environmental. Call for free catalog.
Kimbo Educational
www.kimboed.com
PO Box 477, Long Branch, NJ 07740; 800-631-2187/732-229-4949/FAX 732-870-3340; kimboed@aol.com
CONTACT Jim Kimbo
Award-winning educational children's music that is fun and movement oriented. Over 350 CDs, DVDs/VHS that help children learn important facts and concepts, plus motivate them to move and get the exercise they need. School and public libraries will appreciate the quality and sound learning resources. Songs, aerobics, literacy, math skills, multicultural, special needs, and more.
WHAT'S NEW! Kimbo Educational new CDs include: "Catch a Brain Wave" Fitness Fun, a unique, motivating musical program offering fitness moves to stimulate learning; Moving to Math, music and movement to help children develop math concepts sequentially; You Can Dance!, which features hip hop to the hula and promotes fitness and fun; plus Hip Hop Multiplication DVD.
Master Communications, Inc.
www.master-comm.com
4480 Lake Forest Dr., Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH 45242; 800-765-5885/513-563-3100/FAX 513-563-3105; sales@master-comm.com
Master Communications publishes and distributes the award-winning "Families of the World" series, After School Chinese DVD, and Going to School in India. Through Culture for Kids (cultureforkids.com), it offers books and dictionaries in 100-plus languages. Languages include Arabic, Spanish, Somali, Farsi, French, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Hmong, Vietnamese, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Gujarati, Khmer, and more.
New Games
New Games International
www.inewgames.com
PO Box 1641, Mendocino, CA 95460; 707-962-0514; john@inewgames.com
CONTACT John Calhoun
New Games are cooperative group games for all ages, sizes, and abilities. Workshops, books, videos, CD-ROMs, and DVDs teach anyone how to present the games.
Rock 'N Learn, Inc.
www.rocknlearn.com
PO Box 3595, Conroe, TX 77305; 800-348-8445/936-539-2731/FAX 800-801-5481/FAX 936-539-2659; info@rocknlearn.com
CONTACT Kathie Caudle, Dir. of Marketing
Award-winning audio/book and DVD programs featuring "Cool Music for Fun Learning." Phonics, math, preschool, science, languages, and more.
Sagebrush Video Productions
www.sagebrushvideo.com; www.sunflowershowcaseonline.com
PO Box 211, Otis, KS 67565; 800-457-3453/785-222-3313; rachel@sagebrushvideo.com
CONTACT Rachel Harmon, Owner
Specializing in the production of informational and cultural curriculum-based electronic media products including videos, DVDs, teaching manuals, and photographs.
Scenarios USA
www.scenariosusa.org
80 Hanson Pl., Suite 305, Brooklyn, NY 11217; 866-414-1044/718-230-5125/FAX 718-230-4381; jacob@scenariosusa.org
CONTACT Jacob Swiss
Scenarios USA partners teen writers with Hollywood filmmakers to make award winning short films about issues like peer pressure, sexual health, self-esteem, friendship, and commitment.
WHAT'S NEW! Four new films released in summer of 2007! Premiered in theaters and aired on national television, these films are as entertaining as they are educational.
Spoken Arts, Inc.
spokenartsmedia.com
195 S. White Rock Rd., Holmes, NY 12531; 800-326-4090/845-878-9600/FAX 845-878-9009
CONTACT Susan J. Welsh
Now celebrating 51 years, Spoken Arts maintains a growing library of high-quality, literature-based audiovisual programs. The company produces enhanced, picture book videos/DVDs as well as unabridged readalongs adapted from the best names in children's literature. A Spoken Arts exclusive: "Special Appearance Videos" which feature a meet-the-author introduction.
WHAT'S NEW! Spoken Arts maintains a growing library of K-6 audio visual media adapted from the best in children's picturebook literature. New this fall: Buster by Denise Fleming; Lightship by Brian Floca; Dear Deer by Gene Barretta; The Magic Rabbit by Annette LeBlanc Cate; and Before You Were Mine by Maribeth Boelts. Many will include a meet-the-author introduction.
TeachingBooks.net
www.teachingbooks.net
313 W. Beltline Hwy., Suite 204, Madison, WI 53713; 800-596-0710/FAX 608-327-8010; nick@teachingbooks.net
CONTACT Nick Glass
TeachingBooks.net is an online collection of multimedia K—12 book and author resources designed to facilitate learning about and discussing books to inspire students to read and enjoy it.
Vat19
Jumby Bay Studios
www.vat19.com
11783 Borman Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146; 800-476-1991/314-569-1771/FAX 314-569-1909; stefanie@vat19.com
CONTACT Stefanie Hutson
Vat19 produces and sells award-winning special interest and educational video content on DVD. Features low prices with quick and easy online ordering. "Always the highest quality"; "highly recommended"; "outstanding."
Weston Woods Studios, Inc.
Scholastic, Inc.
www.scholastic.com/westonwoods
143 Main St., Norwalk, CT 06851; 800-243-5020/203-845-0197/FAX 203-845-0498; lcorra@scholastic.com
CONTACT Leigh Corra, Assoc. Producer/Marketing & Promotion
The most comprehensive collection of award-winning DVDs, book/read-along audio packages, and CD-ROMs based on outstanding children's picture books. Where books come alive!
Video/DVD Producers, Wholesalers, & Distributors, Foreign Language
Asia for Kids
Master Communications, Inc.
www.asiaforkids.com
4480 Lake Forest Dr., Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH 45242; 800-765-5885/513-563-3100/FAX 513-563-3105; sales@afk.com
Asia for Kids offers carefully selected bilingual books, dictionaries, DVD, music, and software on languages and cultures of China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, India, Cambodia, Philippines. Languages include Arabic, Chinese, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Tagalog, Hmong, Vietnamese, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Gujarati, Khmer, and more. Bilingual books and Going to School in India DVD.
Encomium Publications, Inc.
encomium.com; encomiuminteractive.com
2637 Erie Ave., Suite 203, Cincinnati, OH 45208; 800-234-4831/513-871-4377/FAX 513-871-4312; info@encomium.com
CONTACT Maryam Hallez, VP Marketing
Encomium Publications publishes and distributes cutting-edge, web-based interactive solutions and print ESL/EFL products designed to improve English proficiency of non-native speakers.
WHAT'S NEW! The English Discoveries Series Online—for Libraries is a comprehensive ESL program with First Discoveries, Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. CD-ROM version available.
Harris Communications
www.harriscomm.com
15155 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344; 800-825-6758/952-906-1180/FAX 952-906-1099; info@harriscomm.com
CONTACT Customer Svc.
Your source for assistive devices for deaf and hard-of-hearing people, including products for ADA compliance. Products also include books/media pertaining to sign language, hearing loss, and deaf culture. Included are many curriculum-based sign language products as well as books/media for children. Free product catalog available.
Master Communications, Inc.
www.master-comm.com
4480 Lake Forest Dr., Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH 45242; 800-765-5885/513-563-3100/FAX 513-563-3105; sales@master-comm.com
Master Communications publishes and distributes the award-winning "Families of the World" series, After School Chinese DVD, and Going to School in India. Through Culture for Kids (cultureforkids.com), it offers books and dictionaries in 100-plus languages. Languages include Arabic, Spanish, Somali, Farsi, French, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Hmong, Vietnamese, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Gujarati, Khmer, and more.
SISU Home Entertainment, Inc.
www.sisuent.com
340 W. 39th St., 6th Flr., New York, NY 10018; 800-223-7478/212-947-7888/FAX 212-947-8388; sisu@sisuent.com
CONTACT Haim Scheininger
Leading supplier of Jewish/Israeli music on CDs and video on DVD/VHS. Titles include Israeli features, documentaries, instructional, family entertainment, and children's programs such as "Shalom Sesame" DVD series.
Video/DVD Wholesalers & Distributors
Aquarius Health Care Media
www.aquariusproductions.com
18 N. Main St., Sherborn, MA 01770; 508-650-1616/FAX 508-660-1665; lbk@aquariusproductions.com
CONTACT Leslie Kussmann, Pres.
Aquarius Health Care Media is an award-winning producer and distributor of healthcare documentaries. Aquarius understands the importance of bringing powerful and poignant stories to film. As a leading resource for hospitals, schools, and libraries, Aquarius has built a loyal customer base over the past 18 years. Contact us for further information on our extensive library of films.
Audio Book Services, Inc.
309 S. Summit View Dr., Suite 14, Fort Collins, CO 80524; 800-537-9333/FAX 800-528-9888; audiobook1@aol.com
CONTACT David B. George, Pres.
Single-source distributor of audiobooks, movies, and music. All publishers and producers, in-print, out-of-print, and hard-to-find items. Repackaging in all styles of cases and customized processing services. Service and fill rates our specialties. Give us a call!
Brodart Books & Automation Division
Brodart Co.
www.books.brodart.com
500 Arch St., Williamsport, PA 17701; 800-474-9816/570-326-2461/FAX 800-999-6799; support@brodart.com
CONTACT Contact Ctr.
Brodart is the premier supplier of circulation-ready materials to libraries, delivering carefully selected, cataloged, and processed books, as well as automation resource tools. Today, Brodart offers state-of-the-art online tools, bibliographic services, and consulting exclusively to libraries. Customers select from over five million English-language titles, Spanish-language books, plus audio and video products.
BWI
Follett Corp.
www.bwibooks.com
1847 Mercer Rd., Lexington, KY 40511; 800-888-4478/859-231-9789/FAX 800-888-6319/FAX 859-225-6700; jfnelson@bwibooks.com
CONTACT John Nelson, Pres.
BWI is a book and audiovisual material wholesaler to public libraries. Related services include selection lists, specialized acquisition plans, opening-day collections, EDI, cataloging, and customized processing.
Cambridge Educational
Infobase Publishing
www.cambridgeeducational.com
PO Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543; 800-468-4227/609-671-1000/FAX 800-FAX-ON-US; custserv@cambridgeeducational.com
CONTACT Diane Rhodes
College-bound or bound for the workforce, Cambridge videos, interactive media, and posters provide a practical, accurate, and reliable foundation of knowledge, helping students evaluate choices and reach their potential at school, in work, and in library. Cambridge is a division of Films Media Group, an award-winning source of over 13,000 titles.
Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Infobase Publishing
www.films.com
PO Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543; 800-257-5126/609-671-1000/FAX 609-671-0266; custserv@films.com
CONTACT Diane Rhodes
As the leading provider of media for advanced education, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (FFH&S) creates and distributes products designed especially for discerning high school and college-level educators. FFH&S is the flagship brand for Films Media Group, an award-winning source of over 13,000 titles.
Films Media Group
Infobase Publishing
www.filmsmediagroup.com
PO Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543; 800-257-5126/609-671-1000/FAX 609-671-0266; custserv@films.com
CONTACT Diane Rhodes
Films Media Group (FMG) is North America's leading source of award-winning, high-quality educational video and multimedia programs. With over 13,000 titles—and 600 titles added each year—we serve the needs of schools, colleges, libraries, the medical community, and other institutions. Formats include DVD, VHS, and digital delivery. FMG is the exclusive U.S. distributor for BBC Educational Collections, the Bill Moyers Collection, PBS, HBO, and NewsHour, as well as many offerings from ABC News.
Follett Library Resources
Follett Corp.
www.titlewave.com
1340 Ridgeview Dr., McHenry, IL 60050; 888-511-5114/815-759-1700/FAX 815-759-9831; lsc@flr.follett.com
CONTACT James Meredith
For unparalleled personal service, superior selection, and best overall value, make FLR your first choice for media and related services to K—12 school libraries.
Hiline Videoworks
hilinevideoworks.com
2846 Hagel Rd., Victoria, BC V9B 2J4, Canada; 877-660-8477/250-478-1489/FAX 250-478-1489; videoworks@telus.net
CONTACT Ross Mayberry, Operations Dir.
Producers and distributors of unique instructional/educational documentaries, how to, and fitness on DVD/VHS/CD. Special Interest titles including North American Scam Alert and Garage Sale Success.
WHAT'S NEW! Blanche Black, the originator of the "Chair Fitness" series and Office Fitness, releases Garden Fitness. Also North American Scam Alert, Mr. Techs Email Netiquette, Nature's Babies, Wildlife in the Rockies, Latin Funk Dance Fitness, and still popular Mambo Moms. When Your Baby Cries and Garage Sale Success now on DVD.
Ingram Library Services, Inc.
Ingram Industries, Inc.
www.ingramlibrary.com
One Ingram Blvd., La Vergne, TN 37086; 800-937-5300/615-213-5000/FAX 615-213-5115; pamela.smith@ingrambook.com
CONTACT Pamela Smith
Ingram Library Services is a distributor of books, audiocassettes, and video products to the library market.
Instructional Video
Garkat Enterprises, Inc.
www.insvideo.com
2219 C St., Lincoln, NE 68502; 402-475-6570/800-228-0164/FAX 402-475-6500; orders@insvideo.com
CONTACT Kathy Damkroger, Pres.
Serving libraries since 1984, Instructional Video provides over 18,000 pre-recorded special interest, nonfiction video/DVD titles and children's audio. Libraries may order by mail, phone, fax, email, or use our online ordering system. Our online system accepts purchase order numbers; plus libraries may request hard-to-find titles at checkout.
Kimbo Educational
www.kimboed.com
PO Box 477, Long Branch, NJ 07740; 800-631-2187/732-229-4949/FAX 732-870-3340; kimboed@aol.com
CONTACT Jim Kimbo
Award-winning educational children's music that is fun and movement oriented. Over 350 CDs, DVDs/VHS that help children learn important facts and concepts, plus motivate them to move and get the exercise they need. School and public libraries will appreciate the quality and sound learning resources. Songs, aerobics, literacy, math skills, multicultural, special needs, and more.
WHAT'S NEW! Kimbo Educational new CDs include: "Catch a Brain Wave" Fitness Fun, a unique, motivating musical program offering fitness moves to stimulate learning; Moving to Math, music and movement to help children develop math concepts sequentially; You Can Dance!, which features hip hop to the hula and promotes fitness and fun; plus Hip Hop Multiplication DVD.
Christy Lane Enterprises
www.christylane.com
PO Box 4040, Palm Springs, CA 92263; 800-555-0205/FAX 800-555-0206; christy@christylane.com
CONTACT Christy Lane, Owner
Award-winning dance instructional books, videos, DVDs, music, and more!
Library Video Network (LVN)
Affiliate of Baltimore County Public Library
www.lvn.org
320 York Rd., Towson, MD 21204; 800-441-8273/FAX 410-887-2091; lvn@bcpl.net
CONTACT Brenda Card, Customer Svc. Mgr.
LVN offers high-quality media products to libraries around the world. We provide the best in training and staff development products at an affordable price.
Meridian Education
Infobase Publishing
www.meridianeducation.com
PO Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543; 800-727-5507/609-671-1000/FAX 888-340-5507; custserv@meridianeducation.com
CONTACT Diane Rhodes
As a leader in educational media for students preparing to enter the workforce, Meridian offers a library of products covering topics such as allied health, culinary arts, and childcare. The skills-based, up-to-date educational media thoroughly address specific career/job-related skills. Meridian is a division of Films Media Group, an award-winning source of over 13,000 titles.
OverDrive, Inc.
www.overdrive.com
8555 Sweet Valley Dr., Suite N, Cleveland, OH 44125; 216-573-6886/FAX 216-573-6888; cweissman@overdrive.com
CONTACT Claudia Weissman, Dir. of Marketing
OverDrive® enables you to download digital audiobooks, ebooks, music, and video from a single platform on your library's web site. More than 5000 libraries worldwide rely on OverDrive and our Digital Library Reserve™ platform for the best selection, service, and user experience. With more than 100,000 titles, OverDrive also offers the option for libraries to upload and share digital materials.
Quality Books, Inc.
www.quality-books.com
1003 W. Pines Rd., Oregon, IL 61061; 800-323-4241/815-732-4450/FAX 815-732-4499; info@quality-books.com
CONTACT Lisa Wakenight, Customer Svc. Rep.
We specialize in distributing small press books, videos, CD-ROMs, and DVDs to libraries in the U.S. and Canada. We offer approval, annotation, standing order plans, and marketing programs; professional library cataloging in full accordance with Library of Congress and Dewey Standards, Publisher's Cataloging-in-Publication, and shelf-ready library processing for every title in inventory.
Shopware
Infobase Publishing
www.shopware-usa.com
PO Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543; 800-487-3392/609-671-1000/FAX 800-900-5172; custserv@shopware-usa.com
CONTACT Diane Rhodes
By developing content that thoroughly address specific vocational and technical skills such as building trades, vehicle maintenance and technology, Shopware assists educators in preparing students to enter the workforce and facilitates professional development programs with videos, interactive media, and posters. Shopware is a division of Films Media Group, an award-winning source of over 13,000 titles.
SISU Home Entertainment, Inc.
www.sisuent.com
340 W. 39th St., 6th Flr., New York, NY 10018; 800-223-7478/212-947-7888/FAX 212-947-8388; sisu@sisuent.com
CONTACT Haim Scheininger
Leading supplier of Jewish/Israeli music on CDs and video on DVD/VHS. Titles include Israeli features, documentaries, instructional, family entertainment, and children's programs such as "Shalom Sesame" DVD series.
Spoken Arts, Inc.
spokenartsmedia.com
195 S. White Rock Rd., Holmes, NY 12531; 800-326-4090/845-878-9600/FAX 845-878-9009
CONTACT Susan J. Welsh
Now celebrating 51 years, Spoken Arts maintains a growing library of high-quality, literature-based audiovisual programs. The company produces enhanced, picture book videos/DVDs as well as unabridged readalongs adapted from the best names in children's literature. A Spoken Arts exclusive: "Special Appearance Videos" which feature a meet-the-author introduction.
WHAT'S NEW! Spoken Arts maintains a growing library of K-6 audio visual media adapted from the best in children's picturebook literature. New this fall: Buster by Denise Fleming; Lightship by Brian Floca; Dear Deer by Gene Barretta; The Magic Rabbit by Annette LeBlanc Cate; and Before You Were Mine by Maribeth Boelts. Many will include a meet-the-author introduction.
Chip Taylor Communications
www.chiptaylor.com
2 E. View Dr., Derry, NH 03038; 800-876-CHIP/603-434-9262/FAX 603-432-2723; chip.taylor@chiptaylor.com
CONTACT Chip Taylor, Pres.
Producer and distributor of over 3000 exclusive DVDs, videos, and digital/streaming files with public performance rights and streaming and TV broadcast licensing.
Weston Woods Studios, Inc.
Scholastic, Inc.
www.scholastic.com/westonwoods
143 Main St., Norwalk, CT 06851; 800-243-5020/203-845-0197/FAX 203-845-0498; lcorra@scholastic.com
CONTACT Leigh Corra, Assoc. Producer/Marketing & Promotion
The most comprehensive collection of award-winning DVDs, book/read-along audio packages, and CD-ROMs based on outstanding children's picture books. Where books come alive!
