Website: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/ Library Type: Academic, Public, K12, Special License Agreement:License Agreement Contact: Sara Gold at or 608-616-0355; Jeff Brunner at or 414-367-9457; Andi Coffin at or 414-979-9457; Coop Info at or 608-218-4480
Vendor Description
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds. Our hallmarks are scientific excellence and technological innovation to advance the understanding of nature and to engage people of all ages in learning about birds and protecting the planet.
WiLS has partnered with our friends over the border at Minitex to share information about direct purchase discount opportunities available to WiLS members.
Minitex is a publicly supported network of academic, public, state government, and special libraries working cooperatively to improve library service for their users in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. There is reciprocity with Wisconsin libraries. Minitex’s mission is to “connect libraries and individuals with information, ideas, and experiences to enrich lives and strengthen our communities.”
To request information or prices, please follow the links to the Minitex web site to find contact information and more details.
To order any products from the Minitex products catalog, send a Purchase Order, with contact names, phone and fax number, and email address to:
Tim Peters, Minitex
Tel: 800-462-5348 or 612-625-9527
Fax: 612-625-3569
222 21st Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
WiLS has partnered with the CESA Purchasing program to share information about purchase discount opportunities available to many WiLS members.
CESA Purchasing is a statewide Wisconsin cooperative that works with local and national vendors to provide contracts to K12 schools, libraries, technical colleges, universities, municipalities and other non-profit educational entities. By combining purchasing power, schools and organizations can obtain substantial volume discounts on technology hardware, roofing and flooring, office supplies, and more. CESA Purchasing makes it easy for you to take advantage of discounts and deals already negotiated by CESA.
To request information or prices, please follow the links to CESA Purchasing web site to find contact information and more details.
Note: These direct order opportunities are provided by CESA Purchasing, and contracts with these vendors are neither negotiated nor signed by WiLS. All WiLS members may not be eligible for purchase or discounts through CESA Purchasing.
For more than 30 years, Mackin Educational Resources has provided library and classroom materials for grades PK-12. Working with over 18,000+ publishers and a database of more than 3 million printed titles and close to 200,000 eBook titles, Mackin supplies print books, ebooks, online educational databases, audiobooks, video resources and more, along with eResource management and custom collection analysis services. A true partner in education, Mackin’s continued success and unblemished reputation is known by thousands of teachers and administrators as well as librarians across the country and throughout the world.
Website: http://www.worldtradepress.com/ Library Type: Academic, K-12, Public, Special License Agreement: None Online Contact: Sara Gold at or 608-616-0355; Jeff Brunner at or 414-367-9457; Andi Coffin at or 414-979-9457 Request Price Quote
Vendor Description
World Trade Press is a publishing and information products company dedicated to providing reliable, up-to-date digital media essential for researchers, educators, travelers, and logistics and international trade professionals.
Website: http://www.wlp.com/ Library Type: Public, K-12, Academic, Special License Agreement: N/A (Direct Order) Contact: To order call: 800-678-6715 FAX: 314-493-9399 E-mail: Website: www.wlp.com Bid Code: WILS (quote request form)
Vendor Description
Watson Label Products offers an array of products for all your library needs, including item and patron labels available on sheets or rolls; FREE COLOR on labels, key tags, and patron cards; a full line of patron cards and key tags, both individual and sets; warehouse labeling of shelves, racks, and bins; asset labels; security labels that are destructible or have a void pattern; barcode scanners, label dispensers, label protectors, blank labels and ribbons; and unique promotional items such as bookmarks, rulers, calendars and custom printed magnets.
Website: http://www.tantor.com/home-consumer.asp Library Type: Public, K-12, Academic, Special License Agreement: N/A (Direct Order) Contact: For a ONE TIME First Order discount, use the PROMO code newlib when checking out of your online order. If you have a question, need help with placing your order or would like to discuss our award-winning titles please contact John FitzGerald: toll free at 877.782.6867, Ext 83 or at .
Vendor Description
Tantor Media, Inc. publishes unabridged audiobooks in three different formats: Library Edition, Retail Edition, and mp3 editions. You’ll find a great selection of non-fiction, classics, bestsellers, fiction, biography, adventure, business, humor, sci-fi/fantasy, westerns, arts/entertainment and more.
Website: http://www.symbology.com/ Library Type: Public, K-12, Academic, Special License Agreement: N/A (Direct Order) Contact: Contact: Jason Dimon ph: 763.315.8050; email: Website: www.symbology.com Bid Code: WiLS Member
Vendor Description
From digital barcode files, sequential barcode labels and barcode verification equipment, Symbology offers depth and breadth in a variety of areas making it easy for you to do business with them.
Website: http://springshare.com/ Library Type: K-12, Academic, Special License Agreement: None Online Contact: Sara Gold at or 608-616-0355; Jeff Brunner at or 414-367-9457; Andi Coffin at or 414-979-9457; Coop Info at or 608-218-4480 Request Price Quote
Vendor Description The Springshare LibApps Platform helps libraries thrive in a digital-first world and provide superb service to users. Easy-to-use, Integrated, and Affordable!
A librarian-first platform for a digital-first world, empowering librarians to shine and provide amazing service to users. Curate resources and share knowledge, provide answers, engage your community, deepen relationships with users, analyze the use of library services – all with Springshare’s #librarianfirst software platform.
Easy To Use, Affordable Tools It all starts with providing best-in-class, easy-to-use tools that are designed by and for librarians. We constantly improve our tools by listening to client feedback. Our software is librarian-first and our approach is librarian-everything. The Springshare Platform provides the best bang for your buck for libraries looking to thrive in a digital-first world and provide amazing service to patrons.
The Best Customer Service, Bar None! We love what we do, and it shows. We pride ourselves with providing the best customer service in the industry, but don’t take our word for it, just ask any of our clients. No question is ever left unanswered, and no librarian is ever left struggling or wondering how to do something. We eat our own cooking and use the Springshare Platform to provide the best customer service to our library customers.
LibGuides and LibGuides CMS Curate Resources, Share Knowledge, Publish Content
The Most Popular, Easiest to Use Web Publishing and Content Curation Platform for Libraries. https://springshare.com/libguides/
LibAnswers +Social
It’s not just Reference Service; It’s Customer Service!
A Multi-Channel Communication Platform for Successful Libraries. Answer Users’ Questions via LibChat, SMS, Email, Twitter, Facebook… and Provide a Self-service FAQ Portal, too.
LibCal Event Calendars, Equipment & Spaces Booking
Rooms, Equipment, Research Appointments – LibCal Does It All, With Opening Hours Management to Boot! https://springshare.com/libcal/
LibInsight Gather Statistics. Analyze Trends. Assess Services.
Organize and Consolidate All Library Statistics in One Place to Run Cross-Dataset Analysis and Make Data-driven Decisions. https://springshare.com/libinsight/
LibCRM The System of Record for Outreach, Liaison, and Development Librarians
Customer Relationships For The Win! https://springshare.com/libcrm/
LibStaffer
Staff & Service Point Scheduling
Effortlessly Create Schedules for Staff, Student Workers & Volunteers. Manage Service Point Staffing With Ease!
LibWizard Forms, Surveys, Quizzes, and Tutorials
Feedback and Assessment Tools for Your Library in One Fully Featured, Secure Package. https://springshare.com/libwizard/
Website: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/
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