We use Baker and Taylor, and have for years. I have no problem with their filling of orders, but am not real happy with their processing department. So, if you do your cataloging and processing in-house, I can recommend them. If not, then not.
Bryan Griest Glendale Public Library From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Bergman, Barbara J Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 10:44 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Favorite Vendors for Widely-Available DVDs? We use Midwest Tapes and Amazon. I haven’t heard an concerns from Acquisitions folks, but now I feel like I should go ask again. Barb Bergman | Media Services & Interlibrary Loan Librarian | Minnesota State University, Mankato | (507) 389-5945 | barbara.berg...@mnsu.edu <mailto:barbara.berg...@mnsu.edu> From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Meghann Matwichuk Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 8:29 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Favorite Vendors for Widely-Available DVDs? A question for my fellow media librarians -- what are some of your favorite vendors (i.e. accurate catalog and quick turnaround) for the feature films and widely-available docs that you buy for your collections? Our Acquisitions folks don't like to order frequently via Amazon ("extra paperwork") and our longtime go-to vendor for these kinds of films has fallen off in quality over the past year -- seems to be losing orders, taking a long time to fill them, doesn't seem to have items they advertise on hand, etc. The third-party company they sometimes uses charges a huge premium and takes eons to fulfill most titles. I know there are more than just these three options and have some ideas, but I'd love to hear what other options folks are using that they're very happy with. Thanks in advance, Meghann Matwichuk Film and Video Collection University of Delaware Library
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