WiLS Cooperative Purchasing Top Ten Databases of 2021
The WiLS Cooperative Purchasing team has tallied the most-purchased databases of 2021! Read more
Posts from the ‘Coop Special Offers’ Category
Jan 18
Dec 3
Access Video On Demand for Public Libraries
WiLS and Infobase are now offering an affordable, highly discounted streaming video solution for public libraries through Access Video On Demand.
Access Video On Demand provides instant access to world-class documentaries, award-winning educational films, and helpful instructional videos covering a wide range of subjects, such as business, career planning, health, history, travel, and more. Access Video videos can be viewed on PCs, Macs, iPads, and other internet-enabled mobile devices through the AVOD App.
Instead of an unpredictable pay-as-you-go model, Access Video is available to library systems or to single libraries as an annual subscription – for up to 70% off list prices!
Watch this one-minute overview video to learn more.
What’s are the benefits?
It’s budget-friendly. Libraries pay a single price for the entire year for 50,000+ videos from top producers (HBO, The Ken Burns Collection, A&E, Rick Steve’s, Biography Channel, The History Channel, Modern Marvels, Nat Geo, Nova, PBS, Globe Trekker, TED Talks and many more).
There are no patron limits. Access is UNLIMITED, so there are no restrictions, no limits to how much patrons can watch. It’s an unlimited video world – why can’t libraries share in that too?
It’s programming-friendly. Public Performance Rights for all video in the collection are built directly into your contract.
It’s a great way to bring streaming videos to patrons. Since it’s unlimited, libraries can aggressively market this service with no potential for negatively impacting their budgets.
It’s affordable. Pricing is based on total annual circulations. This service is extremely affordable for libraries of all sizes.
For pricing, please fill out this brief price quote request form or contact us at with any questions.
Contact Mark Haley at Infobase to set up a short web demo at or 303-478-4105 or schedule a meeting time with Mark at https://calendly.com/mhaley-5/30min,
May 26
New Vendor & Live Demo: Scrible
WiLS is delighted to announce a new partnership with Scrible! Scrible is an innovative innovative research and writing platform for school & work! Scrible allows students and researchers to save, manage, annotate and share the web. It can streamline and manage the whole research process, changing the way your students gather and use information for their projects, papers and presentations. Scrible is offering an amazing 25% discount to WiLS member institutions!
You many have seen our recent Taco Tuesday featuring Scrible, but that only scratched the surface of what it can do. Join us on June 2nd at 1:00 PM for an in-depth demonstration of the tools and features of Scrible. Our presenter will be Victor Karkar, Scrible’s founder and CEO.
Jan 5
Special Pricing for Library Automation Technologies qkClean (PC-Germ-Guard)
WiLS order direct vendor, Library Automation Technologies, Inc. is excited to introduce a new product to cooperative purchasing members. LAT extends a 15% discount on all qkClean (PC-Germ-Guard) purchases made in the first two quarters of 2021 (Jan through June).
qkClean is a computer-controlled dispenser that prevents the use of the computer until “hands cleaning/sanitization” is performed by the user. It eliminates “choice” and makes hand sanitization a requirement for anyone who wants to use the computer; otherwise, the computer remains locked.
The dispenser can be refilled with any liquid hand sanitizer or soap. qkClean system includes a free secure portal that alerts administration when a refill is required and also logs and keeps track of the usage for reporting and analysis.
The qkClean™ device can be used anywhere where shared computer usage is prevalent such as patron computer stations and OPACs. Here is a quick video that shows how it works.
Besides promoting good habits, qkClean™ deployment proactively assures a safe and healthy environment.
More information, pictures, and videos can be viewed at www.qkClean.com. To place an order, please see: https://sprinkles.wils.org/services/cooperative-purchasing/library-automation-technologies/
LAT’s COVID Road to Recovery program offers an additional 10% discount off any product already on their Consortium Discount Schedule for purchases made between now and June 30, 2021. That’s 10% above and beyond the already reduced prices as listed in the attached LAT discount schedule!
WiLS Cooperative Purchasing members should mention the WiLS qkClean 15% discount and /or the Road to Recovery discount when they inquire or order.
Apr 30
Vendor Partner COVID-19 Support: ProQuest for Federal Depository Libraries
WiLS has received the following from ProQuest: Read more
Apr 30
Vendor Partner COVID-19 Support: OMNIGRAPHICS for Academic Libraries
WiLS has received the following from OMNIGRAPHICS:
Our updated Government Support Index is available to you at no charge from now until Friday, May 15th.
If you’re not familiar, Omnigraphics’ Government Support Index is a comprehensive online resource covering all federal domestic programs offering financial and non-financial assistance, with searchable categories of need and application deadlines by each overseeing agency with locations and contacts. Read more
Apr 29
Vendor Partner COVID-19 Support: RIPM for Academic Libraries
WiLS has received the following from RIPM: Read more
Apr 29
Vendor Partner COVID-19 Support: SpringerNature for Academic Libraries
SpringerNature has shared the following with WiLS:
- Librarian resources to assist with the COVID-19 pandemic: To support librarians and provide easy access to information & resources during this exceptional time, we have created this website for you. Find information about remote access and latest research on COVID-19 here.
Apr 29
Vendor Partner COVID-19 Support: Project Muse for Academic Libraries
WiLS has received the following communication, valid until June 30, 2020:
With many faculty and students working and learning off-campus due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, the need for remote access to their library’s resources has become essential. To help users more easily connect with content on our platform to which they are entitled via their affiliated institution’s holdings, Project MUSE is temporarily enabling users who have created personal MyMUSE accounts to link those accounts to their institution and gain access to entitled content. Read more
Apr 29
Vendor Partner COVID-19 Support: Rosen for K12 Libraries
Help your students connect to your Rosen resources seamlessly with dedicated URLs. Please contact Rosen to receive your URLS.
