The recent announcement of the closing of Baker & Taylor has caused WiLS members to pivot quickly to secure new sources for their print books. The good news is that the WiLS Cooperative Purchasing team has partnerships with trusted, reliable library suppliers who provide discounts to program participants.
Ingram
Ingram offers IngramExpress, a rush solution that provides easy access to more than 19 million in-stock titles. Included in this offer is fast, free shipping along with competitive discounts and no minimum order or shipment requirements. If your library signs up, you can save up to 40% on books over $16.99 through January 31, 2026. Check out this flyer for more information. For questions, contact Brette Dorris at 618.210.3280, brette.dorris@ingramcontent.com or Matt Stewart at 615.213.5769, matt.stewart@ingramcontent.com.
Mackin
Mackin has provided fast, reliable service to WiLS K12 members for years. Based regionally in Minnesota, Mackin can provide titles to public libraries as efficiently as they do to schools. Join Sheri Omernik for a webinar on Mackin services on Monday, October 20th at 10:00 am. Register now to attend and receive a recording. Please see Mackin’s website for public libraries for more information.
Demco
Demco can provide resources to help libraries process print books and discounts specific for WiLS Cooperative Purchasing participants are available.
- Demco’s Book Care Guide, which includes practical guidance on preparing books for circulation.
- Demco’s Book Doctor, featuring tutorials and product recommendations for in-house book processing tasks.
Log into your MyWiLS account to learn more.
Not yet participating in the Cooperative Purchasing program? You can join at any time for $199 annually for public or K12 libraries. To learn more or sign up, please use this form. Please reach out to the Cooperative Purchasing team at coop@wils.org with questions.
