The School Library as the Hub of Learning At this year’s American Association of School Librarians (AASL) conference, I had the privilege of speaking with many school librarians who described their role in an especially powerful way. They see themselves as the conduit between classroom learning and the wider world. From this central position, librarians… READ MORE
Category: Coop Purchasing News
Changes Coming to K12 Cooperative Purchasing Annual Subscription Fee
Coming this spring, WiLS will change the Cooperative Purchasing Annual Subscription Fee model for K12 participants, a change that we hope will strengthen the service so we can continue to save you time and money well into the future. We have developed a new, tiered service fee model, with input from our Cooperative Purchasing Advisory… READ MORE
Baker & Taylor Closure Transition: Alternatives from WiLS Vendor Partners
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… READ MORE
Save on Perpetual Collections from Infobase!
See below for an offer from Infobase rep Mark Wilks. I’m excited to announce the brand-new promotion for our perpetual purchase list along with several new packages and eBook titles. Expand your library’s collection with perpetual access to trusted resources. For a limited time, save up to 60% on titles across high-demand subject areas—health, careers,… READ MORE
Reminder: Discount Offer for Digitizing Microfilm for WiLS Cooperative Purchasing Participants
Discount Offer Through December 2025 Libraries with WiLS network may digitize their 35 mm microfilm with Backstage’s Reel Deal program, now at a promotional rate of $75 per reel, down from $89. While microfilm ensures archival preservation, digitized resources offer more options for visibility and distribution. So, the Reel Deal package comes with two options…. READ MORE