Services
By Staff -- Library Journal, 8/15/2007
Authority Control
EOS International
www.eosintl.com
2292 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008; 800-876-5484/760-431-8400/FAX 760-431-8448; info@eosintl.com
CONTACT Elizabeth Kelley
EOS International offers web-based EOS.Web, a modular, scalable, and customizable library automation solution built on library and computing standards such as MARC21, SQL, and XML.
WHAT'S NEW! EOS offers our web-based EOS.Web®, a modular, integrated, scalable, and customizable library automation solutions built on library standards such as MARC21, SQL, and XML. Easily handles digital and traditional collections. Runs locally on your server or with the popular ASP web-hosted EOS e-Library Service®.
Follett Software Co.
Follett Corp.
www.fsc.follett.com
1391 Corporate Dr., McHenry, IL 60050; 800-323-3397/FAX 815-344-8700; marketing@fsc.follett.com
CONTACT Patricia Yonushonis, Marketing Mgr.
Follett Software Company is the leading provider of educational resource management solutions for the K—12 market, featuring the award-winning Destiny® suite of browser-based applications.
Library Technologies, Inc.
www.librarytech.com
2300 Computer Ave., Suite D-19, Willow Grove, PA 19090; 800-795-9504/215-830-9422; jschoenung@librarytech.com
CONTACT Dr. James G. Schoenung, Pres.
Authority control and database services. Ongoing authority express and authority update processing services keep your library catalog correct and current with LC practice. Custom item field and smart barcode creation for all major library systems.
Mitinet, Inc.
www.mitinet.com
PO Box 505, Bethany, MO 64424; 800-854-6272/FAX 660-425-3998; sales@mitinet.com
Mitinet makes the complex job of running a library simple. We clean up, organize, and optimize your database and information management systems, leaving your records orderly, your shelves tidy, and your books easy to find. Focus on your most important job of all—helping the children meet their educational goals.
Binding
Bridgeport National Bindery, Inc.
www.bnbindery.com
662 Silver St., PO Box 289, Agawam, MA 01001; 800-223-5083/413-789-1981/FAX 413-789-4007; info@bnbindery.com
CONTACT Bruce F. Jacobsen, Exec. VP
Library bookbinding, digital reproduction, and on-demand book production.
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.
The HF Group
www.thehfgroup.com
8834 Mayfield Rd., Suite A, Chesterland, OH 44026; 440-729-2445/FAX 440-729-3909; info@thehfgroup.com
CONTACT Jim Heckman or Eric Fairfield
The HF Group is a nationwide library binding and information services company, committed to excellence in quality, customer satisfaction, business success, and an enjoyable working life. We serve university, college, seminary, medical, hospital, public, school, business, government, and special libraries as well as printers and publishers. Our customers range from small repositories of books to many of our nation's most prestigious research libraries.
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.
Cataloging & Processing
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.
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.
EOS International
www.eosintl.com
2292 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008; 800-876-5484/760-431-8400/FAX 760-431-8448; info@eosintl.com
CONTACT Elizabeth Kelley
EOS International offers web-based EOS.Web, a modular, scalable, and customizable library automation solution built on library and computing standards such as MARC21, SQL, and XML.
WHAT'S NEW! EOS offers our web-based EOS.Web®, a modular, integrated, scalable, and customizable library automation solutions built on library standards such as MARC21, SQL, and XML. Easily handles digital and traditional collections. Runs locally on your server or with the popular ASP web-hosted EOS e-Library Service®.
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.
Mitinet, Inc.
www.mitinet.com
PO Box 505, Bethany, MO 64424; 800-854-6272/FAX 660-425-3998; sales@mitinet.com
Mitinet makes the complex job of running a library simple. We clean up, organize, and optimize your database and information management systems, leaving your records orderly, your shelves tidy, and your books easy to find. Focus on your most important job of all—helping the children meet their educational goals.
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.
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.
SirsiDynix
www.sirsidynix.com
101 Washington St. SE, Huntsville, AL 35801; 800-917-4774/256-704-7000/FAX 256-704-7007; sales@sirsidynix.com
CONTACT Lebron Miles
SirsiDynix is the global leader in strategic technology solutions for libraries, serving 4000 clients and more than 20,000 library outlets throughout the world.
Special Libraries Cataloguing, Inc.
www.slc.bc.ca
4493 Lindholm Rd., Victoria, BC V9C 3Y1, Canada; 250-474-3361/FAX 250-474-3362; mac@slc.bc.ca
CONTACT J. McRee Elrod, Dir.
SLC provides AACR2/MARC21 records on disc or via ftp for OPACs, based on photocopied or scanned title pages. Prices start at $6 per title.
Tandem Library Group
www.tandemlibrarygroup.com
7900 Xerxes Ave. S., Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55431; 800-255-3502/FAX 866-328-3224; service@tandemlibrarygroup.com
Tandem Library Group provides a comprehensive title selection, custom processing, and a collection development team of MLS-degreed librarians to meet your library's evolving needs.
Collection Development
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.
Bowker
Cambridge Information Group
www.bowker.com
630 Central Ave., New Providence, NJ 07974; 800-5BOWKER; orderinfo@bowker.com
A library partner since 1872, Bowker offers readers' advisory services, academic core lists, OPAC enrichment, patron resources, collection analysis tools, and our flagship Books In Print.
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.
Davidson Titles, Inc.
www.davidsontitles.com
PO Box 3538, Jackson, TN 38303; 800-433-3903/FAX 800-787-7935; brenda@davidsontitles.com
CONTACT Brenda T. Davidson, VP
Davidson has been offering books in a variety of bindings to libraries for over 27 years. We also have an extensive video and other audiovisual products division. Our DTI Sturdy Bound label comes with a lifetime guarantee under normal circulation conditions. Davidson offers complete cataloging, processing, collection analysis and development.
WHAT'S NEW! Davidson Titles is proud to announce that we will provide the new nonfiction line, Cherry Lake Publishing, to you beginning fall of 2007. The most exciting thing about this publisher is that their goal is to tie all of their titles into the new 21st Century Initiative.
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.
Junior Library Guild
www.juniorlibraryguild.com
7858 Industrial Pkwy, Plain City, OH 43064; 800-491-01740/FAX 800-827-3080; sales@juniorlibraryguild.com
CONTACT Chris Mattayaw
A review service specializing in collection development for schools and libraries since 1929, JLG offers new-release hardcover books for children and YA at discounts up to 55% off publisher's prices. Choose from 24 reading levels for preschool through high school along with AR and SRC quizzes and processing options.
Mitinet, Inc.
www.mitinet.com
PO Box 505, Bethany, MO 64424; 800-854-6272/FAX 660-425-3998; sales@mitinet.com
Mitinet makes the complex job of running a library simple. We clean up, organize, and optimize your database and information management systems, leaving your records orderly, your shelves tidy, and your books easy to find. Focus on your most important job of all—helping the children meet their educational goals.
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.
Tandem Library Group
www.tandemlibrarygroup.com
7900 Xerxes Ave. S., Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55431; 800-255-3502/FAX 866-328-3224; service@tandemlibrarygroup.com
Tandem Library Group provides a comprehensive title selection, custom processing, and a collection development team of MLS-degreed librarians to meet your library's evolving needs.
Worldwide Books
Kraus Organizations, Ltd.
www.worldwide-artbooks.com
1001 W. Seneca St., Ithaca, NY 14850; 800-473-8146/607-272-9200/FAX 607-272-0239; info@worldwide-artbooks.com
CONTACT Kelly M. Fiske, Dir.
Specializing in exhibition catalogs from museums and galleries worldwide, as well as American trade and university press books on art, architecture, photography, and design. Extensive inventory includees thousands of rare and out-of-print art exhibition catalogs published since the 1960s. Offering approval plans, retrospective collections, and firm-order services.
Consulting, Building
Aaron Cohen Assocs., Ltd.
www.acohen.com
159 Teatown Rd., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520; 914-271-8170/FAX 914-271-2434; elainec@acohen or aca2005@acohen.com
CONTACT Elaine Cohen or Alex Cohen
Strategic plans, business plans, reorganization, efficiency studies, Visual Scans, innovative designs/facility planning, space needs assessment, schematic drawings, and interior design for public, academic, school, government, and special libraries, nationally and internationally. Please visit our web site for more information.
Kimberly Bolan & Assocs.
indielibrarian.blogspot.com
10094 Yosemite Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46234; 585-739-7003; bolan_kimberly@yahoo.com
CONTACT Kimberly Bolan, Consultant
Provides on- and off-site library consulting services in the areas of facilities planning and design for public and school libraries; technology assessment and management in small- and medium-sized libraries; service and process analysis; staff training; community awareness; customer service and marketing; and teen and youth services.
Hartzell-Mika Consulting, LLC
www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com
PO Box 4396, East Lansing, MI 48823; 517-719-3487/FAX 517-324-3637; marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com
CONTACT Marianne Hartzell
Hartzell-Mika Consulting specializes in executive searches, staff and board training, strategic planning, and a full spectrum of consulting services offered by a team of librarian-specialists who have the skills, knowledge, and practical experience to assist you. Visit our web site for more information.
Highsmith, Inc.
www.highsmith.com
W5527 State Rd. 106, PO Box 800, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538; 920-563-9571/FAX 920-563-7395; service@highsmith.com
Helping schools and libraries "Reach Every Reader" everyday! Everything you need to create an inviting learning environment. With top-quality, innovative furnishings, equipment, and supplies, and backed by a no-hassle, no-risk guarantee. Direct sales for new construction and remodeling projects. Comprehensive space planning and design services.
Library Interiors, Inc.
libraryinteriorsinc.com
125 Drum Point Rd., Brick, NJ 08723; 800-962-5180/FAX 732-282-1077; bdevine@libraryinteriorsinc.com
CONTACT William Devine
Established in 1985, Library Interiors specializes in providing library furniture, shelving, and space planning. We represent the most reputable and recognizable industry names and offer custom furniture by the world's most talented woodworkers. Our professional staff collaborates with architects, designers, and library personnel in all aspects of library planning.
Michaels Assocs. Design Consultants, Inc.
www.madcinc.com
14809 N. 73rd St., Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85260; 480-998-7476/FAX 480-998-9390; david@madcinc.com
CONTACT David Michaels, Pres.
Michaels Associates specializes in library programming and interior design; 300+ commissions since 1975. Instigators of through-provoking dialog and developers of creative solutions for renovations or new public, academic, and special libraries. Principals-only, eyes-on-the-future, comprehensive consulting services to institutions, architects, and corporations in an enjoyable team atmosphere.
Relocation Advisers, Ltd.
relocationadvisers.net
650 Lakeview Ct., Roselle, IL 60172; 630-351-0822/FAX 630-351-0773; info@relocationadvisers.net
CONTACT Robin M. Stern
Move management consultants—experts at planning highly successful moves. Our services provide you with tightly planned, cost-effective moves allowing staff to continue to provide patrons with the high level of service they expect. Additionally, we offer a move management training workshop to teach staff how to apply our time-tested techniques as they plan and implement smoother, less disruptive library moves.
Consulting, General
Aaron Cohen Assocs., Ltd.
www.acohen.com
159 Teatown Rd., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520; 914-271-8170/FAX 914-271-2434; elainec@acohen or aca2005@acohen.com
CONTACT Elaine Cohen or Alex Cohen
Strategic plans, business plans, reorganization, efficiency studies, Visual Scans, innovative designs/facility planning, space needs assessment, schematic drawings, and interior design for public, academic, school, government, and special libraries, nationally and internationally. Please visit our web site for more information.
Kimberly Bolan & Assocs.
indielibrarian.blogspot.com
10094 Yosemite Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46234; 585-739-7003; bolan_kimberly@yahoo.com
CONTACT Kimberly Bolan, Consultant
Provides on- and off-site library consulting services in the areas of facilities planning and design for public and school libraries; technology assessment and management in small- and medium-sized libraries; service and process analysis; staff training; community awareness; customer service and marketing; and teen and youth services.
Hartzell-Mika Consulting, LLC
www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com
PO Box 4396, East Lansing, MI 48823; 517-719-3487/FAX 517-324-3637; marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com
CONTACT Marianne Hartzell
Hartzell-Mika Consulting specializes in executive searches, staff and board training, strategic planning, and a full spectrum of consulting services offered by a team of librarian-specialists who have the skills, knowledge, and practical experience to assist you. Visit our web site for more information.
The Organized Library
www.theorganizedlibrary.com
PO Box 27110, Baltimore, MD 21230; 410-539-6585/866-539-6585/FAX 410-539-8610; judith@theorganizedlibrary.com
CONTACT Judith Tapiero, Pres.
Experience with 150+ business and non-profit organizations: setting up libraries and/or redeveloping existing ones. Institute/market library services to staff, clients, or membership. Perform needs assessment, space planning, and staff evaluation studies. Develop strategic and marketing plans. Address management issues and options for library turnaround.
SirsiDynix
www.sirsidynix.com
101 Washington St. SE, Huntsville, AL 35801; 800-917-4774/256-704-7000/FAX 256-704-7007; sales@sirsidynix.com
CONTACT Lebron Miles
SirsiDynix is the global leader in strategic technology solutions for libraries, serving 4000 clients and more than 20,000 library outlets throughout the world.
Strategic Information Management Services
www.strategicinformation.com
804 Claire View Dr., DeSoto, TX 75115; 214-402-5130; richardwayne@strategicinformation.com
CONTACT Richard Wayne, Pres.
Strategic Information Management Services provides consulting service that help libraries to thrive in the 21st century. These services include strategic planning and information darwinianism consulting, management consulting, technology planning and implementation.
Your Perceptions, Inc.
Point of View Survey Systems
5757 Central Ave., Suite 800, SW Suites, Boulder, CO 80301; 720-565-9051/FAX 720-565-9051; info@yourperceptions.com
CONTACT James Zigarelli, Pres./Partner
Your Perceptions products and services for libraries are offered exclusively through Bibliographical Center for Research (BCR). Including electronic point of service patron surveys and needs assessments, web site optimization and usage trend analysis, e-communications, and programs designed to win elections and increase collections usage. BCR services are discounted to members.
Content Management
EOS International
www.eosintl.com
2292 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008; 800-876-5484/760-431-8400/FAX 760-431-8448; info@eosintl.com
CONTACT Elizabeth Kelley
EOS International offers web-based EOS.Web, a modular, scalable, and customizable library automation solution built on library and computing standards such as MARC21, SQL, and XML.
WHAT'S NEW! EOS offers our web-based EOS.Web®, a modular, integrated, scalable, and customizable library automation solutions built on library standards such as MARC21, SQL, and XML. Easily handles digital and traditional collections. Runs locally on your server or with the popular ASP web-hosted EOS e-Library Service®.
Index Data, LLC
Index Data, ApS
www.indexdata.com
52 Whitman Ave., West Hartford, CT 06107; 860-389-1568/866-489-1568/FAX 860-561-5613; info@indexdata.com
CONTACT David Dorman, COO
Leading developer and distributor of open source library software. Featuring metasearching, content management, OPAC replacement, Z39.50/SRU/SRW servers and proxy servers, a database server/indexing engine, and more. All software installed and fully supported under commercial contract if desired. Thousands of satisfied libraries and vendors use our software and hosted services.
Mitinet, Inc.
www.mitinet.com
PO Box 505, Bethany, MO 64424; 800-854-6272/FAX 660-425-3998; sales@mitinet.com
Mitinet makes the complex job of running a library simple. We clean up, organize, and optimize your database and information management systems, leaving your records orderly, your shelves tidy, and your books easy to find. Focus on your most important job of all—helping the children meet their educational goals.
Swets
www.swets.com
160 Ninth Ave., Runnemede, NJ 08078; 800-645-6595/856-312-2690/FAX 856-312-2000; info@us.swets.com
CONTACT Shawn Herman, Marketing Communications Specialist
Swets is the world's leading subscription management company, building on more than 100 years of experience to bring economic and admistrative value to clients and publishers in today's complex electronic environment. We are the only subscription management company that is ISO 9001:2000 certified on a global basis.
Data Conversion
EOS International
www.eosintl.com
2292 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008; 800-876-5484/760-431-8400/FAX 760-431-8448; info@eosintl.com
CONTACT Elizabeth Kelley
EOS International offers web-based EOS.Web, a modular, scalable, and customizable library automation solution built on library and computing standards such as MARC21, SQL, and XML.
WHAT'S NEW! EOS offers our web-based EOS.Web®, a modular, integrated, scalable, and customizable library automation solutions built on library standards such as MARC21, SQL, and XML. Easily handles digital and traditional collections. Runs locally on your server or with the popular ASP web-hosted EOS e-Library Service®.
Follett Software Co.
Follett Corp.
www.fsc.follett.com
1391 Corporate Dr., McHenry, IL 60050; 800-323-3397/FAX 815-344-8700; marketing@fsc.follett.com
CONTACT Patricia Yonushonis, Marketing Mgr.
Follett Software Company is the leading provider of educational resource management solutions for the K—12 market, featuring the award-winning Destiny® suite of browser-based applications.
Library Technologies, Inc.
www.librarytech.com
2300 Computer Ave., Suite D-19, Willow Grove, PA 19090; 800-795-9504/215-830-9422; jschoenung@librarytech.com
CONTACT Dr. James G. Schoenung, Pres.
Authority control and database services. Ongoing authority express and authority update processing services keep your library catalog correct and current with LC practice. Custom item field and smart barcode creation for all major library systems.
Mitinet, Inc.
www.mitinet.com
PO Box 505, Bethany, MO 64424; 800-854-6272/FAX 660-425-3998; sales@mitinet.com
Mitinet makes the complex job of running a library simple. We clean up, organize, and optimize your database and information management systems, leaving your records orderly, your shelves tidy, and your books easy to find. Focus on your most important job of all—helping the children meet their educational goals.
Softlink America, Inc.
Softlink International, LTD Pty
ww.softlinkint.com
5482 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1540, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 877-454-2725/FAX 310-943-2393; info@us.softlinkint.com
CONTACT Jennifer Grashaw
Softlink is a leading provider of integrated library and information management systems. Available on MS-SQL or Concordance. e-Reference is Softlink's powerful knowledge-base and reference management system—standalone or integrated with Liberty3. Available for S.a.a.S. (ASP) or installed on your own servers.
WHAT'S NEW! Liberty3 gets a new interface. Easier-to-use serials management. Expanded service hours. Electronic data management. Knowledge management functionality. New customization capabilities. Desk/office set management capabilities. Password management control. Continuing education forum. Client ideas and information exchange.
Digitization Services
Bridgeport National Bindery, Inc.
www.bnbindery.com
662 Silver St., PO Box 289, Agawam, MA 01001; 800-223-5083/413-789-1981/FAX 413-789-4007; info@bnbindery.com
CONTACT Bruce F. Jacobsen, Exec. VP
Library bookbinding, digital reproduction, and on-demand book production.
The HF Group
www.thehfgroup.com
8834 Mayfield Rd., Suite A, Chesterland, OH 44026; 440-729-2445/FAX 440-729-3909; info@thehfgroup.com
CONTACT Jim Heckman or Eric Fairfield
The HF Group is a nationwide library binding and information services company, committed to excellence in quality, customer satisfaction, business success, and an enjoyable working life. We serve university, college, seminary, medical, hospital, public, school, business, government, and special libraries as well as printers and publishers. Our customers range from small repositories of books to many of our nation's most prestigious research libraries.
Disc Cleaning & Repair
AuralTech CD Refinishing
Metal Arts Co., Inc.
www.auraltech.com
12802 Reiner Rd., Monroe, WA 98272; 888-454-3223/360-793-1722; sales@auraltech.com
CONTACT Matthew J. Grier, Pres.
Refinishing all formats of discs since 1994. Our proprietary process recovers the highest levels of damage with lowest impact to the disc 100% guaranteed.
Fundraising/Promotional
Better World Books
library.betterworldbooks.com
800-894-0242; library@betterworldbooks.com
Support literacy and earn extra income for your library! Partner with Better World Books and let us sell your library's discards and book donations to the world. To learn more about our Library Discards & Donations Program, please email us with your contact information.
Highsmith, Inc.
www.highsmith.com
W5527 State Rd. 106, PO Box 800, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538; 920-563-9571/FAX 920-563-7395; service@highsmith.com
Helping schools and libraries "Reach Every Reader" everyday! Everything you need to create an inviting learning environment. With top-quality, innovative furnishings, equipment, and supplies, and backed by a no-hassle, no-risk guarantee. Direct sales for new construction and remodeling projects. Comprehensive space planning and design services.
www.RoseDrewCompanies.com
www.rosedrewcompanies.com
8570 Commerce St. #113, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920; 877-406-0404/FAX 800-240-1851; rdcompanies@aol.com
CONTACT Sandy Smith
Join our Donation Free Fund Raising Program just like Brevard County Library System—Brevard Library Foundation did! Brought to you by the ladies of Showcases.
Your Perceptions, Inc.
Point of View Survey Systems
5757 Central Ave., Suite 800, SW Suites, Boulder, CO 80301; 720-565-9051/FAX 720-565-9051; info@yourperceptions.com
CONTACT James Zigarelli, Pres./Partner
Your Perceptions products and services for libraries are offered exclusively through Bibliographical Center for Research (BCR). Including electronic point of service patron surveys and needs assessments, web site optimization and usage trend analysis, e-communications, and programs designed to win elections and increase collections usage. BCR services are discounted to members.
Interior Design
Aaron Cohen Assocs., Ltd.
www.acohen.com
159 Teatown Rd., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520; 914-271-8170/FAX 914-271-2434; elainec@acohen or aca2005@acohen.com
CONTACT Elaine Cohen or Alex Cohen
Strategic plans, business plans, reorganization, efficiency studies, Visual Scans, innovative designs/facility planning, space needs assessment, schematic drawings, and interior design for public, academic, school, government, and special libraries, nationally and internationally. Please visit our web site for more information.
Kimberly Bolan & Assocs.
indielibrarian.blogspot.com
10094 Yosemite Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46234; 585-739-7003; bolan_kimberly@yahoo.com
CONTACT Kimberly Bolan, Consultant
Provides on- and off-site library consulting services in the areas of facilities planning and design for public and school libraries; technology assessment and management in small- and medium-sized libraries; service and process analysis; staff training; community awareness; customer service and marketing; and teen and youth services.
DEMCO Library Interiors
DEMCO, Inc.
www.demcointeriors.com
4810 Forest Run Rd., Madison, WI 53704; 800-747-7561/FAX 888-329-4728; design@demcointeriors.com
CONTACT Brittan Birkett
DEMCO Library Interiors helps librarians create inspiring environments by combining design services with the most comprehensive choices in quality library furniture. Our services include everything from design and layout to project management and full installation. With a friendly, dedicated staff, we're committed to delivering libraries on time and on budget.
WHAT'S NEW! With an every-increasing portfolio that includes individual spaces to entire libraries, we offer a complete package of products and services to create the library of your dreams. Our newest product offering is LibraStack™ Shelving, which provides a quality alternative to traditional cantilever shelving. Contact us for more details.
Gaylord Bros.
www.gaylord.com
PO Box 4901, Syracuse, NY 13221; 800-448-6160/FAX 800-272-3412; customerservice@gaylord.com
CONTACT Amanda Rose
Gaylord provides quality furniture, library supply and archival products, innovation, and expertise to public libraries, schools, colleges, and museums worldwide. Furniture: Call 800-634-6307 for free guidance in planning renovations for your library. Archival: Gaylord offers a complete line of archival storage; also supplies for conservation, exhibition, and environmental control. Custom: New capabilities include custom archival boxes, custom exhibit cases, custom ID cards, and more.
Highsmith, Inc.
www.highsmith.com
W5527 State Rd. 106, PO Box 800, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538; 920-563-9571/FAX 920-563-7395; service@highsmith.com
Helping schools and libraries "Reach Every Reader" everyday! Everything you need to create an inviting learning environment. With top-quality, innovative furnishings, equipment, and supplies, and backed by a no-hassle, no-risk guarantee. Direct sales for new construction and remodeling projects. Comprehensive space planning and design services.
Library Interiors, Inc.
libraryinteriorsinc.com
125 Drum Point Rd., Brick, NJ 08723; 800-962-5180/FAX 732-282-1077; bdevine@libraryinteriorsinc.com
CONTACT William Devine
Established in 1985, Library Interiors specializes in providing library furniture, shelving, and space planning. We represent the most reputable and recognizable industry names and offer custom furniture by the world's most talented woodworkers. Our professional staff collaborates with architects, designers, and library personnel in all aspects of library planning.
Michaels Assocs. Design Consultants, Inc.
www.madcinc.com
14809 N. 73rd St., Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85260; 480-998-7476/FAX 480-998-9390; david@madcinc.com
CONTACT David Michaels, Pres.
Michaels Associates specializes in library programming and interior design; 300+ commissions since 1975. Instigators of through-provoking dialog and developers of creative solutions for renovations or new public, academic, and special libraries. Principals-only, eyes-on-the-future, comprehensive consulting services to institutions, architects, and corporations in an enjoyable team atmosphere.
Internet/Web Development
BookLetters
www.bookletters.com
2143 Belcourt Ave., Nashville, TN 37212; 800-726-4242/615-292-8926; bella@bookletters.com
CONTACT Bella Stringer
BookLetters, an online marketing service with RA and newsletter components, offers fast, easy ways to deliver library news to patrons and keeps web sites current with content rich, quality book news. BookLetters helps you build community support, service a diverse patron base, keep patrons well informed, and increase library events and services participation.
Index Data, LLC
Index Data, ApS
www.indexdata.com
52 Whitman Ave., West Hartford, CT 06107; 860-389-1568/866-489-1568/FAX 860-561-5613; info@indexdata.com
CONTACT David Dorman, COO
Leading developer and distributor of open source library software. Featuring metasearching, content management, OPAC replacement, Z39.50/SRU/SRW servers and proxy servers, a database server/indexing engine, and more. All software installed and fully supported under commercial contract if desired. Thousands of satisfied libraries and vendors use our software and hosted services.
Your Perceptions, Inc.
Point of View Survey Systems
5757 Central Ave., Suite 800, SW Suites, Boulder, CO 80301; 720-565-9051/FAX 720-565-9051; info@yourperceptions.com
CONTACT James Zigarelli, Pres./Partner
Your Perceptions products and services for libraries are offered exclusively through Bibliographical Center for Research (BCR). Including electronic point of service patron surveys and needs assessments, web site optimization and usage trend analysis, e-communications, and programs designed to win elections and increase collections usage. BCR services are discounted to members.
Moving & Relocation
Relocation Advisers, Ltd.
relocationadvisers.net
650 Lakeview Ct., Roselle, IL 60172; 630-351-0822/FAX 630-351-0773; info@relocationadvisers.net
CONTACT Robin M. Stern
Move management consultants—experts at planning highly successful moves. Our services provide you with tightly planned, cost-effective moves allowing staff to continue to provide patrons with the high level of service they expect. Additionally, we offer a move management training workshop to teach staff how to apply our time-tested techniques as they plan and implement smoother, less disruptive library moves.
Opening Day Collection
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Preservation & Conservation
Bridgeport National Bindery, Inc.
www.bnbindery.com
662 Silver St., PO Box 289, Agawam, MA 01001; 800-223-5083/413-789-1981/FAX 413-789-4007; info@bnbindery.com
CONTACT Bruce F. Jacobsen, Exec. VP
Library bookbinding, digital reproduction, and on-demand book production.
Gaylord Bros.
www.gaylord.com
PO Box 4901, Syracuse, NY 13221; 800-448-6160/FAX 800-272-3412; customerservice@gaylord.com
CONTACT Amanda Rose
Gaylord provides quality furniture, library supply and archival products, innovation, and expertise to public libraries, schools, colleges, and museums worldwide. Furniture: Call 800-634-6307 for free guidance in planning renovations for your library. Archival: Gaylord offers a complete line of archival storage; also supplies for conservation, exhibition, and environmental control. Custom: New capabilities include custom archival boxes, custom exhibit cases, custom ID cards, and more.
The HF Group
www.thehfgroup.com
8834 Mayfield Rd., Suite A, Chesterland, OH 44026; 440-729-2445/FAX 440-729-3909; info@thehfgroup.com
CONTACT Jim Heckman or Eric Fairfield
The HF Group is a nationwide library binding and information services company, committed to excellence in quality, customer satisfaction, business success, and an enjoyable working life. We serve university, college, seminary, medical, hospital, public, school, business, government, and special libraries as well as printers and publishers. Our customers range from small repositories of books to many of our nation's most prestigious research libraries.
Retrospective Conversion
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.
Follett Software Co.
Follett Corp.
www.fsc.follett.com
1391 Corporate Dr., McHenry, IL 60050; 800-323-3397/FAX 815-344-8700; marketing@fsc.follett.com
CONTACT Patricia Yonushonis, Marketing Mgr.
Follett Software Company is the leading provider of educational resource management solutions for the K—12 market, featuring the award-winning Destiny® suite of browser-based applications.
Mitinet, Inc.
www.mitinet.com
PO Box 505, Bethany, MO 64424; 800-854-6272/FAX 660-425-3998; sales@mitinet.com
Mitinet makes the complex job of running a library simple. We clean up, organize, and optimize your database and information management systems, leaving your records orderly, your shelves tidy, and your books easy to find. Focus on your most important job of all—helping the children meet their educational goals.
Special Libraries Cataloguing, Inc.
www.slc.bc.ca
4493 Lindholm Rd., Victoria, BC V9C 3Y1, Canada; 250-474-3361/FAX 250-474-3362; mac@slc.bc.ca
CONTACT J. McRee Elrod, Dir.
SLC provides AACR2/MARC21 records on disc or via ftp for OPACs, based on photocopied or scanned title pages. Prices start at $6 per title.
Search Service
Mitinet, Inc.
www.mitinet.com
PO Box 505, Bethany, MO 64424; 800-854-6272/FAX 660-425-3998; sales@mitinet.com
Mitinet makes the complex job of running a library simple. We clean up, organize, and optimize your database and information management systems, leaving your records orderly, your shelves tidy, and your books easy to find. Focus on your most important job of all—helping the children meet their educational goals.
Speakers & Performances
Hartzell-Mika Consulting, LLC
www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com
PO Box 4396, East Lansing, MI 48823; 517-719-3487/FAX 517-324-3637; marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com
CONTACT Marianne Hartzell
Hartzell-Mika Consulting specializes in executive searches, staff and board training, strategic planning, and a full spectrum of consulting services offered by a team of librarian-specialists who have the skills, knowledge, and practical experience to assist you. Visit our web site for more information.
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!
Michaels Assocs. Design Consultants, Inc.
www.madcinc.com
14809 N. 73rd St., Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85260; 480-998-7476/FAX 480-998-9390; david@madcinc.com
CONTACT David Michaels, Pres.
Michaels Associates specializes in library programming and interior design; 300+ commissions since 1975. Instigators of through-provoking dialog and developers of creative solutions for renovations or new public, academic, and special libraries. Principals-only, eyes-on-the-future, comprehensive consulting services to institutions, architects, and corporations in an enjoyable team atmosphere.
Staffing
Kimberly Bolan & Assocs.
indielibrarian.blogspot.com
10094 Yosemite Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46234; 585-739-7003; bolan_kimberly@yahoo.com
CONTACT Kimberly Bolan, Consultant
Provides on- and off-site library consulting services in the areas of facilities planning and design for public and school libraries; technology assessment and management in small- and medium-sized libraries; service and process analysis; staff training; community awareness; customer service and marketing; and teen and youth services.
Hartzell-Mika Consulting, LLC
www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com
PO Box 4396, East Lansing, MI 48823; 517-719-3487/FAX 517-324-3637; marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com
CONTACT Marianne Hartzell
Hartzell-Mika Consulting specializes in executive searches, staff and board training, strategic planning, and a full spectrum of consulting services offered by a team of librarian-specialists who have the skills, knowledge, and practical experience to assist you. Visit our web site for more information.
Union Catalog Development
Index Data, LLC
Index Data, ApS
www.indexdata.com
52 Whitman Ave., West Hartford, CT 06107; 860-389-1568/866-489-1568/FAX 860-561-5613; info@indexdata.com
CONTACT David Dorman, COO
Leading developer and distributor of open source library software. Featuring metasearching, content management, OPAC replacement, Z39.50/SRU/SRW servers and proxy servers, a database server/indexing engine, and more. All software installed and fully supported under commercial contract if desired. Thousands of satisfied libraries and vendors use our software and hosted services.
Mitinet, Inc.
www.mitinet.com
PO Box 505, Bethany, MO 64424; 800-854-6272/FAX 660-425-3998; sales@mitinet.com
Mitinet makes the complex job of running a library simple. We clean up, organize, and optimize your database and information management systems, leaving your records orderly, your shelves tidy, and your books easy to find. Focus on your most important job of all—helping the children meet their educational goals.
TMQ, Inc.
www.marcofquality.com
5880-A Highway AIA, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951; 800-560-6722; Tel/FAX 321-676-1904; tmq@marcofquality.com
CONTACT Deborah Fritz
TMQ provides MARC and cataloging training workshops; MARC Report and MARC Global (validation and find-and-replace software); union database cleanup; OCLC batchload project management.
