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SCHOOL LIBRARIES
From a Vendor’s Perspective
Perspective
Job losses and shrinking budgets are a reality and are causing considerable stress in today’s schools
What can be done to save school librarians? Be a collaborator with teachers and administration Be a part of the educational process Establish yourself as the information specialist and the
literacy/research expert of your school Advocate for your position before it is considered for
elimination From Doug Johnson’s Blue Skunk Blog on January 12, 2010: “I do know this. Once a budget plan
is presented to the public via the school board, it is almost impossible to change. Any influence we have has to be exerted during the planning – we can’t wait to react.”
Use vendor resources to maximize your time and increase your capabilities to serve your students and teachers
Literacy Extends Outside the LibraryTrends include: Leveled Libraries (a.k.a. Book Rooms)
Summer Reading Classroom Novel Sets Classroom Libraries
Definition of a Vendor
According to Merriam-Webster OnLine Etymology: Anglo-French vendur, from vendre to sell, from Latin
vendere Definition:
one that vends : see seller The person in a business deal who hands over an item in exchange for
money <we're thinking of making a deal with that other software vendor>
Synonyms: dealer, merchandiser, seller Related Words: trader, distributor, retailer, wholesaler, peddler,
salesperson
In the school library world, the word “jobber” is also used to describe the vendor. specifically : a wholesaler who operates on a small scale or who
sells only to retailers and institutions
Examples of Vendors
Retailers – Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, etc. Publishers – Capstone, Lerner, etc. Jobbers – Rainbow, Gumdrop, Davidson, Bound to
Stay Bound, Perma-Bound, Baker & Taylor, Follett Generally working with a static inventory that they have
purchased for resale (some limited exceptions)
Acquisition Service – Mackin Company who provides access to the materials you
require from the publishers that you want to work with. Not restricted to static inventory – accessing publisher
inventory on an as-needed basis (just-in-time, on-demand format)
Designed to acquire materials to fulfill a need.
Vendor Service Comparison
Retailer PublisherPreviewJobber
OnlineJobber
AcquisitionService
Sales Staff
Customer Service
Comprehensive Database
Age-Appropriate Database
Bindings Includes Pre-bounds
High Fill Rates
Processing Offered
Processing is Free
Cataloging Offered
Cataloging is Free
Free Shipping
Collection Analysis
Collection Development
New School Services
Classroom Services
Yes
Possibly
No
About Mackin
26 years working with school libraries Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota Family-owned company that now operates
globally Specializing in school-by-school, district-by-
district customization (we design our services to fit your needs)
One-Source Service for Schools World’s largest, age-appropriate PreK-12
database Mackin provides access to over 18,000
publishers including:
Publishers Group WestPortage & Main PressRandom HouseSalina BookshelfSantillana Publishing Co.Spotlight BooksSimon & SchusterScholasticStar Bright BooksSteck-VaughnSunbelt PublicationsT & N Children’s PublishingVHPS
Abdo Publishing CompanyArte PublicoAlbert WhitmanBarefoot BooksBoyds Mill PressCharlesbridge PublishingChronicle BooksChild’s PlayCrabtree PublishingDorling KindersleyDover BooksEakin PublicationsFirefly Books
Gareth StevensHarcourt BraceHarper CollinsHoughton MifflinHoliday HouseKane MillerLee & Lou BooksLectorumNational Council on EducationNorthland PublishingPacific LearningPenguin USA
Customer Service
Real people providing real service
Your needs are our needs
Phones answered 24 hours/day
You can also contact Mackin via email or Live Chat
Mackin Services
Books in any format: publisher library bound, publisher trade bound, paperback, and prebound Mackinbound
Non-print materials, such as CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks
Web-based eBooks and interactive books Online database subscriptions Shelf-ready, automation-ready cataloging and
processing Mackin fill rates average 95-100% on all PreK-
12 orders.
Nation’s Foremost New School Services
Complete Opening Day Collections designed for your specific needs.
Additional services provided by Mackin to new schools : Designated New School Coordinator Designated Classroom Service Coordinator Completely customized collection Free shelving plan Free shelving team Always shipped in exact Dewey order Free cataloging and processing Aggressive discounts 1-year extension of discount after school opens 3-year guarantee of all books/media Free duplicate checking Discount on Alexandria software And much, much more
Free Custom Processing
Free Custom Cataloging
MARC records created and customized to customer specifications
Compatible with all online catalogs and circulation systems
Precision Quality Control
Order accuracy is our mandate Multiple checkpoints throughout
the process ensure the quality of cataloging, processing, packing, and shipping
Always Free Shipping
We Do It Right the First Time We guarantee the right materials, ready
to circulate, right out of the box, on every order
Preparing a Book Order
Three simple steps: Prepare a consideration list and send
order Confirm your processing specs (Mackin can
provide sample processing for your approval)
Upon receiving books, check into system and shelve for circulation
Mackin.com makes this easy and fun!
10 Steps to Using Mackin.com 1. Get started
Begin on the home page (www.mackin.com) by registering to establish secure access to the site, with a private password of your choice that you use each time to log in.
10 Steps to Using Mackin.com 2. Create your
profile. Tell Mackin.com how you
like to search. Go to My Profile (under
My Mackin in the top menu). You can set up search defaults, interest levels, binding display and even parameters for multiple school ordering.
10 Steps to Using Mackin.com 3. Search for
titles. There are over 2 million
titles in the Mackin.com database, which means you have a great chance of finding the titles you seek. The process begins on the Search page, which includes a SEARCH BY dropdown menu, a field to enter your keyword(s) and a selection of parameters to help you define your query.
10 Steps to Using Mackin.com 4. OR, use our suggested lists.
Our experienced librarians continually create lists of titles that you can modify, specific to your state, for your library or classroom. We also include lists of best new titles, and state and national standards, as well as School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and Library Media Connection selections.
10 Steps to Using Mackin.com 5. Navigate your search results.
You can customize your search results by adding and removing columns of information using the Column link to the top right of the search results list. Publisher, Dewey, ISBN, AR Quiz, Language – there are over 15 options available. Your column choices will stay as your continue searching and the next time you log in.
10 Steps to Using Mackin.com 6. Select titles/create a list.
Create a new list or select a saved list in the drop-down box above your search results. When you click on the Select box next to a title, it is immediately added and saved to your current open list. To remove a selection, simply uncheck it. One-click selection!
10 Steps to Using Mackin.com 7. Manage your lists.
To see all your submitted and unsubmitted lists, go to My Book Lists (under My Mackin in the top menu). You can sort by clicking on the column headings; edit, delete or forward a list; merge, move, or copy a list; and even calculate the total for a group of lists. To see the details of a specific list, click on the list name. To change the quantity of a title, enter the desired quantity in the Qty. field, then press Enter/Return.
10 Steps to Using Mackin.com 8. Choose your cataloging and
processing options. To select your specifications for the first time, go to My Specs
(under My Mackin in the top menu). Follow the instructions and click the Submit to Mackin when you’re done. You also can print out a PDF specifications form and mail or fax to us when complete. To make changes to your specs on future orders, call Customer Service.
10 Steps to Using Mackin.com 9. Time to order!
When you’re ready to place an order (also called submitting a list), click the Order Now button on your open list page. If you need to make any changes on a submitted order, please call Customer Service.
10 Steps to Using Mackin.com 10. What else can you do on
Mackin.com? Analyze your collection Request a custom list from our expert librarians (collection
development) Learn about Opening Day Collections Discover Mackin’s extensive, customized classroom services Find out more about interactive eBooks and online databases
Register for Funds4Books, an online fundraiser
Check out industry trends and grant resources
Review Publisher Showcase and more!
Register Now!
Register now on Mackin.com, by selecting “College Student” as your job title. We look forward to working with you!
For more information, questions, or comments:
Susan Grimes – TX Sales Consultant
800-245-9540 (toll-free) or 817-233-4071 (cell)
Mackin Customer Service
800-245-9540 (toll-free)
