Academic Libraries:
Opening Day Collection Services

In Maxims of Books and Reading, Holbrook Jackson writes, "Your library is your portrait." At Ingram Library Services, our goal is to help you create a library that is as unique as your school. With our inventory and expertise, Ingram can provide you with a balanced collection ready for your shelves. We also have customizable processing and cataloging services designed to save time on routine collection development functions.

Collection Development
Our Opening Day Collection services are built on our industry-leading product selection. No other vendor provides the breadth and depth of titles that Ingram offers. But having the most books is pointless without the tools to identify the right titles for you. Our profiling program provides a clear picture of your collection needs while taking your timeline and budget into account.

Once you give us the specifics of your project, we create your custom selection lists in an electronic, user-friendly format. The program allows you to view and edit your lists in several different ways, and it includes comprehensive data for each title, such as bibliographic information, review citations, series lists, annotations, and more. Behind Ingram's Opening Day Collections program is our staff of MLS-librarians, whose decades of frontline library experience ensure that your customized lists are relevant, accurate, and easily accessible.

Processing and Cataloging
We have more than 100 different processing options for books, audiobooks, video and DVD. We can customize processing to meet your requirements. Our processing options include Mylar® jackets, theft detection including RFID, spine labels, book pockets, property stamps, date-due cards, bar codes, and paperback pre-binding. Other services include video processing.

With BOOKMARC®, Ingram’s authoritative cataloging database, we are able to provide fully encoded cataloging records with Sears or LC subject headings via FTP, ipage, or diskette. BOOKMARC includes the entire LC MARC database with millions of records, in addition to many created by Ingram’s MLS-degreed catalogers.

Shelf-ready
Ingram's shelf-ready collections include not only processing but also storage and shipment in Rough or Strict Dewey Sort. Your profiles are closely followed so that your collection arrives ready to be placed on the shelves in time for opening day.

Customized Services
Ingram knows that every library is different. Before opening day and throughout the life of your library, you can depend on us to provide the title selection and smart programs customized to fit your operation, your needs, your budget, and your individual character. Our goal is to get to know you and provide you with the particular products and expertise that will accomplish your mission.

Want to know more?

For more information about our Opening Day Collection Services, contact us at (800) 937-5300 Ext. 35796. You may also contact us via e-mail at: signature@ingrambook.com.