Vendor Discounts

A benefit of PLAN membership is combining purchasing power with many other libraries to get lower prices from vendors. See below for vendors that have agreed to provide discounts to PLAN members:

AtoZdatabases is the premier job search, reference, and mailing database. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more! All databases are included in a subscription with AtoZdatabases, including 30 million businesses & executives and 220 million residents; over 7 million job postings & free resume templates; 2 million new businesses; 7.9 million healthcare professionals; 200,000 new movers (added weekly); 50,000 new homeowners (added weekly); background & criminal search database; closed businesses database; universal searching; free email marketing for patrons; and Spanish Language Interface.

Discount:
Public Libraries 20% Discount off list price
Academic Libraries 20% Discount off list price

Contact:
Jordan LaBorde, Regional Sales Manager
Email – [email protected]
Phone – (402) 939-3908
Fax – (402) 707-7047
Address: 11211 John Galt Blvd., Omaha, NE 68137

Over the past two decades Affordable Library Products has worked hard to offer a line of premium-grade library security supplies, at prices that are nearly half the cost of today’s most well-known brands. Whether you’re looking to secure your collection of rare prints and first editions, or have an ample CD and DVD library in need of safeguarding, Affordable Library Products has a complete selection of strips, overlays, RF, RFID, and more for enhanced security.

Discount:
We offer a 5% discount on books and media security products to members of PLAN.  Reference PLAN Membership when ordering to receive discount.

Contact:
Dave Conklin
Affordable Library Products
8 South High Street
Victor, NY 14564
website: www.affordablelibraryproducts.com
email: [email protected]
Toll free phone: 800-485-5015
Fax: 585-657-4605

The AVcafe specializes in locating hard-to-find titles while offering competitive prices on our entire catalog of audiovisual titles. In addition, we save time and headaches by consolidating customers’ orders. The AVcafe does not use an automated phone system or generic form emails. We also provide custom cataloging and processing services, as well as standing orders. Our mission is to provide the best service we can for your audiovisual needs. Please keep us in mind for video games, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, Playaways, books with audio, and any other audiovisual formats!

Discount:
The AVcafe will offer up to a 20% discount on products to PLAN member libraries.
In order to receive discount, please leave a note in the comments section of our online checkout designating yourself as a member of PLAN. We will calculate each item’s discount, and email a quote for you to approve.

Contact:
Derrick Plumage
The AVcafe
6201 S. 58th, STE A
Lincoln, NE 68516
[email protected]
(phone) 877 228-2233
(fax) 866 428-2233

JoDee Plumage
[email protected]
www.theavcafe.com
877.228.2233
6201 S. 58th, STE A
Lincoln, NE  68516

BayScan Technologies provides automation equipment to academic, K-12, and public libraries, including:

➢ RFID ISO Standard Tags, RFID gates, Staff Stations, Self-Checkout Stations and AMH Sorters
➢ Barcode Scanners including our OneScan that reads from driver’s licenses and autofills New Patron Records
➢ Receipt Printers and Standard and Thermal Receipt Paper – BPA free
➢ Holds Printing Solution for Public Hold Shelves – features holds wrappers with removable adhesive
➢ Clear Vu One Time Security Cases
➢ EM Gates and Security Strips
➢ Digital Signage
➢ Spine Label Printing Solution featuring Thermal Transfer printers that are Windows 10 Compatible
➢ Simple Scan Stations for Patron Self Service scanning of items and pictures to USB drives, Google Docs, Email, Fax and More.

Discount:
We offer excellent pricing, and for PLAN members we offer 10% off all Barcode Scanners and Receipt Printers with free shipping. Just mention your membership in PLAN for special pricing. Coming soon – discount code for our website for PLAN members.

Contact:
Dave Shaffer, President
Email. [email protected]

Celina Hutchins, Office Mgr
Email.  [email protected]

BayScan Technologies
33549 E. Royalton Road, Unit 3
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(O): 877-229-7226
(F): 440-748-9109
Email. [email protected]

Over the past twelve years, Bierley Library has helped tens of thousands of people by working with libraries, national organizations, State Commissions for the Blind, optometrists and other healthcare professionals. Our core focus is helping as many people as possible to regain the independence they seek and deserve. As advocates for the right to read, we are working towards greater social inclusion for people with visual impairment.

Bierley is offering a 10% discount on their magnifiers to PLAN member libraries. Their key products for libraries are:

Maggie, 5″ portable electronic magnifier with up to 6 hours reading per charge. $395 less 10% Library Discount, including Lifetime Warranty. Full details and images are available here : https://bierleylibrary.com/maggie.htm. This ultra-light, portable magnifier is ideal for finding books on the shelf and sitting down to read them.

ColorMouse-Win, works with any computer running Windows 7, 8 or 10. Magnifies up to 100x. $499 less 10% Library Discount, including Lifetime Warranty. Full details and images are available here : https://www.bierleylibrary.com/usbmouse.htm. This easy to use magnifier can be connected to any Windows based computer in the library thereby providing a greater leverage of current assets while providing a great service to patrons.

ColorMouse-Mac, works on any Apple computer running OSX. Magnifies up to 100x. $599 less 10% Library Discount, including Lifetime Warranty. Full details and images are available here : https://www.bierleylibrary.com/usbmouse.htm. Just like the Windows based magnifier, this Apple Mac compatible magnifier is a great way to assist patrons and provide greater leverage from current assets.

To order, contact:

Mei-Tsen, Right to Read Advocate

Phone 1 800 985-0535

Website  www.bierleylibrary.com

]The Book Farm, Inc. is a supplier of PK-12 library bound, reviewed fiction and non-fiction books to libraries, schools, and non-profit organizations. A full line of puppets, puzzles, felt clings, and storage options are also available.

Discounts:
Free shipping, data processing, and labels on book orders for new customers. 30 % off new book samples, including Book Farm Bound titles.

Contact:
The Book Farm, Inc.
Leah Burden
210 Lazenby Street
Blanchester, OH 45107
Toll Free: 1-866-744-8093
Fax: 937-783-8254
[email protected]

Boopsie, a mobile platform-as-a-service provider, builds library-branded apps that conveniently connect your community to the resources and services your library offers. Boopsie mobile apps deliver an easy user experience and work with any ILS provider as well as all major platforms including Android, Apple, Kindle Fire and Blackberry. Our apps are simple to maintain and enable libraries to extend their services into the hands of your community.

Boopsie Benefits To Your Library:

  • Greater Community Engagement: Patrons will have 24/7 access to all your library resources in one library-branded app designed specifically for their smartphone or tablet of choice.
  • Better Service to Patrons: Give your patrons the services they need without making them look.  Our customizable apps allow you to put your library’s best assets in one place accessible with just one touch of a button.
  • Increase Usage of Digital Resources: Gain a higher return on your eContent investments by providing patrons one place to go to for access to all your e-resources. Increase usage up to 35% or more!
  • Marketing Services To Boost App Success: Boopsie’s complementary marketing services will help you get the word out about your new app.  More robust marketing solutions are also available for an additional investment.
  • Track Your Progress: Boopsie Analytics allows you to track your library app usage and statistics in real-time through a portal online.  Compare your statistics year over year and learn patron behavior through this app analysis tool.

Discount: 15%.  Reference PLAN membership in order.

Contact: Mary Casey / Director of Marketing
(608) 242-4536 / [email protected]
boopsie.com
evancedsolutions.com

To members who make reference to PLAN on purchase orders, we propose to furnish our prebound books (18,000 titles; 300+ publishers) according to the schedule below.  All books will be prebound with illustrated picture covers according to the Library Binding Institute Standards for Prebound Books.  In all cases the covers will be BTSB Picture Cover™ Plus+ reproduced on our long lasting KidProof™ cover material.  We offer an unconditional guarantee against any errors in processing or imperfections in binding.

Discount Schedule

Our catalog price for books reflects a 30% discount from publisher list price plus a prebinding charge of $8.93 through December 31, 2022. (PLAN members may deduct an additional 6¢ per title from the BTSB Catalog Price.) Terms–Net 30 days.

Processing Services

BTSB offers a great array of processing services on orders for our books.  Please contact us regarding the availability of any combination you might need.

Free Services & Features

  • Catalogs (paper and online versions (www.btsb.com) available.)  Orders can also be emailed to [email protected].
  • Order Typing Service.
  • MARC records (downloadable from our website)
  • Shipping and handling.
  • Barcode & spine labels
  • Collection Analysis Review
  • Duplicate Check Service

Bound to Stay Bound Books, Inc.
1880 West Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, Illinois  62650
Phone: 800/637-6586
Fax: 800/747-2872

www.btsb.com
email: [email protected]

Sales Rep: Kevin Tuschl, extension 3532    

Customer Support Rep: Jill White, extension 3159

Product:  audiobooks
http://library.brillianceaudio.com
Discounts: 40% Standard Discount and 50% Discount for Standing Order Customers.  Reference PLAN membership in order.

Contact:
Raynel White, Library Customer Service Representative, Brilliance Audio
1704 Eaton Drive
PO Box 887
Grand Haven, MI 49417
800.648.2312 ext. 704
[email protected]

CCI Solutions – For over 40 years libraries have trusted CCI Solutions’ Library Media Supplies for their media packaging needs. We offer high-quality audiobook replacement cases, DVD cases in a multitude of sizes and colors, CD packaging, sleeves, pockets, and much more. PLAN members will receive 15% OFF all 2-Ring Albums & Sleeves and 10% OFF all CD/DVD Cases & Misc. Accessories. View details.

CDI Computer Dealers Inc. was founded in 1981 with a specific focus on selling new and refurbished I.T. hardware and a mission to provide quality, affordable equipment. For over 20 years CDI’s efforts have been concentrated on educational customers and we’ve come to intimately understand their challenges, restrictions and needs. As a result, we’ve adapted our internal policies and procedures to provide the best possible experience.

Discount:
We are pleased to offer a discount to PLAN member libraries.
15% off Luxor Mobile Charging Carts and Cabinets
10% off Dell and HP Refurbished PCs/Laptops
7%  off New Edugear Chromebooks and Windows Tablets
5% new PCs/Laptops
5% off any new Chromebooks
We are pleased to offer discounted shipping.
Additional discounts may be available depending on specific item and quantity.
Please contact me directly via email or phone to process orders.  Mention PLAN membership.

Contact:
Will Falshaw  Account Manager
Direct Line: 905-946-3711
Toll Free: 1.888.226.5727 Ext 3711
Fax: 1.800.449.5920
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cdicomputers.com
CDI Computer Dealers Inc., 500 North Michigan Ave, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60611

Products: Constructive Playthings® School Division are award winning suppliers of the finest early childhood educational toys, furniture, equipment, books, records, tapes, videos, art supplies, and teaching aids available. We search the world to select only those products that promote, enhance and enrich the growth of children.

Discount: Code #83FT300 –15% off regular items with a $25 minimum. Free UPS Shipping on orders over $300 and Free Truck Shipping on orders over $750. (Discount and free shipping does not include Factory-Direct (Drop shipped*) items, and discounts do not apply to playground equipment or sale flyer items.  Reference PLAN membership and discount code when ordering.

COOLNERD kiosks provide aggregation for browsing and borrowing from multiple digital library vendors including OverDrive, Hoopla, OneClickDigital, Flipster, and CloudLibrary.  Additionally, we offer physical books self-checkout, direct copying of public domain audiobooks and classical music into IOS and Android devices, and device charging.

See flyer for more information.

Discount:  mention PLAN membership when ordering.

CONTACT:
Mark Unthank
[email protected]
646-498-1157 office
917-771-5600 cell

EBSCO Information Services provides a complete and optimized research solution comprised of research databases, e-books and e-journals—all combined with the most powerful discovery service and management resources. EBSCO supports the information and collection development needs of libraries and other institutions and maximizes the search experience for researchers and other end users. Get full details about the discounts available to PLAN public libraries and K-12 schools.

Computer and Financial Management Solutions
EnvisionWare features some of the most innovative products in the world to solve issues with computer session management, access control, cost containment and more.

Circulation and Security Systems
Our groundbreaking RFID tags and our remarkable fast RFID Software suite are just two examples of superior performance valued by hundreds of EnvisionWare RFID-enabled libraries.

Enterprise Solutions
Enterprise accounting and reporting, tools for remote and local management, diagnostic systems and alert/email systems operate at an enterprise level to bring applications together.

Comprehensive Services
Maintenance Services
Open Customer Forums
EnvisionWare Customer Center
Installation Services
EnvisionWare Customer Center
Project planning and product consultation services
Network Consulting Group

Discount:
15% discount for LDS/CBA (coin & bill acceptor) bundle to member libraries – available
Member libraries wishing to obtain the discount should identify themselves as PLAN members when the purchase process is initiated.  There is no code necessary at this time.  There is currently no expiration date set for this discount.

NOTE:  We are unable to offer this bundle to higher education institutions such as colleges, universities, etc.  Those members would need to contact our partner company, Scannx,  to purchase directly using their pricing structure.  Scannx can be reached at (770) 823-5172 or through their website www.scannx.com

Contact:
Pamela Mullins
Sales Representative Self Service Solutions
EnvisionWare, Inc.
2855 Premier Parkway, Suite A
Duluth, GA  30097-5201

[email protected]
800-216-8370 Ext 6554
+1 678-382-6554
(fax) 678-382-6501

Gale is a global leader in education, learning and research resources online. They have a vast digital archive of research databases, reference books (both e-book and print), and more!

Discounts and ordering

Gaylord Archival provides archival supplies, exhibit cases and storage solutions for preserving and sharing historical documents and works of art.

Use code “GB10” when ordering to receive a 10% discount off archival supplies, 10% off selected furniture and equipment, and 50% off shipping for archival supply orders over $200.00 total.

GLM Publishing exists to help children build a strong foundational, active relationship with Jesus by teaching them how to love and serve others in tangible ways with engaging, memorable and fun stories, capturing hearts and pointing them toward loving Him.

Discount:

Send an order on your letterhead with a check and state that you are PLAN members.  You will receive 30% off all the books in our series.  Each book will be $9.09 which includes the 30% off our regular price of $12.99.

Contact:

GLM Publishing LLC
561-409-7696
http://glmpublishing.net
http://www.leeannmancini.com

www.greyhouse.com
Products – Reference Books, Periodicals, Online Access

Discounts:
Based on titles/quantities
Mention PLAN membership when ordering.

Contact :
Yvonne Coburn, Grey House Publishing, Inc.,
PO Box 56, Amenia, NY  12501
518-789-8700, ext. 119, fax – 845-373-6370
[email protected]

www.idlabelinc.com
High-quality, laminated barcode labels for library materials, CD/DVDs and patron cards.
For more than 20 years, ID Label has produced millions of library barcode labels and patron cards for thousands of libraries nationwide. Our labels use an aggressive adhesive that provides a long-lasting bond with your books and materials. They come standard with a polypropylene matte laminate for added protection. The result is an extremely durable label that scans every time.

Discount:
25% discount for PLAN member libraries
Simply mention you’re a member of the Panhandle Library Access Network at the time of ordering to receive this discount.

Contact:
Amy Schiltz
Library Account Manager
Phone: 800-451-8506 x204
Fax: 847-265-9681
[email protected]

Influx Library User Experiences is offering a discount to PLAN member libraries for our prebuilt library website called Prefab. Libraries use templates to create modern, responsive websites; no technical skills needed. We’ve done the design, take care of hosting/security/etc.  All you need to do is fill in the content. More info about Prefab here.

Prefab usually costs $1500 for setup and training (one time cost), and $500 annually for hosting and support. We are reducing the setup and training cost to $1,000 for PLAN member libraries.

Contact:

Aaron Schmidt
Influx Library User Experience
[email protected]
503.200.4200

INGRAM: Total Library Solutions. The right books, right when you need them, plus access to MLS degreed librarians with years of experience—everything libraries need to better serve the communities they work in from one trusted partner.

Discount details

View webinar presentation of Ingram services.

PLAN members must contact Ingram to activate this discount.

The following libraries have activated the discount:

  • Calhoun County Public Library
  • Fort Walton Beach Public Library
  • Jefferson County Public Library
  • Leroy Collins Leon County Public Library
  • Lynn Haven Public Library
  • Northwest Regional Library System
  • Robert L.F. Sikes Public Libraries
  • Wakulla County Public Library
  • Walton County Public Library

Contact:

Tom Graziosi
Senior Sales Representative
Phone 615-462-1138
Email: [email protected]

KAPCO is a manufacturer of paperback book protectors and other miscellaneous library supplies.

Discount:
10% discount to PLAN members.  ( Must mention membership when ordering to receive discount.). Minimum order $50.  Standard KAPCO shipping rates and terms apply to all orders.  Discount available through 2018.

Contact:
Shawn Smith
800-791-8965
[email protected]
www.kapco.com

The Library Store has diligently delivered high quality library supplies, equipment and furniture, including barcode scanners, AV equipment, labels, circulation supplies and much, much more

Discount:

Enjoy 10% off catalog pricing including FREE SHIPPING on our full line catalog! Don’t forget to reference bid code # FLPLAN to receive your discount. Type bid code FLPLAN into bid box after logging in.

Orders placed with this code are now eligible for the Rewards program! With mention of Discount Code FLPLAN at the time orders are placed, you will receive the discounted pricing, and as soon as you sign up for Rewards here, you will begin earning Rewards points on your purchases as well!

Orders can be placed either via our website (www.thelibrarystore.com) or through Customer Care at 800-548-7204 / [email protected].

View the information sheet

Contact:
Shayla Hill
The Library Store, Inc.
301 E. South Street
PO Box 0964
Tremont IL
61568-0964
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  800-548-7204 x 7235
Fax:  309-925-2452

www.latcorp.com

Our flagship products are designed to simplify and streamline circulation of library material while maintaining a high level of security and efficiency.  Our self-service systems feature multilingual capabilities, video and audio instructions and are infinitely adjustable to accommodate your unique library environment.  Here are some highlights:

For patrons, we offer full featured self-service optical media circulation systems that allow patrons to securely check out / in optical discs and other library material at a single one stop station.  We also offer intuitive OPAC systems integrated with digital signage and other library services.

For library staff and operations we offer a highly streamlined and easy to use disk dispensing system that allows simultaneous access by multiple people to serve patrons more efficiently.  This system keeps track of disk location, and features 2-3 second retrieval, thus obsoleting disk binders, filing cabinets, etc.

Also, we offer a full featured digital signage solution specifically designed for libraries. With low per unit costs and easy and intuitive interface, libraries can deploy enhanced digital signage communication solutions in minutes!

LAT has many other innovative systems and products specifically inspired and designed for libraries by librarians.

Discount:
PLAN members must identify themselves as a PLAN member to receive discounts.  This discount offer is good through 1/17/2018.

Quantity 1-2 16% off list price
3-9 25% off list price
For larger quantities contact LAT

Contact:
Val Boyarsky
2 East Atlantic Avenue
Somerdale NJ 08083
856-566-4121
[email protected]
[email protected]
856-346-9099

Listen & Live Audio, Inc., with over 600 titles, is the premier independent audiobook publishing company in the US.

Discount:
50% discount to PLAN members.  Free shipping and free CD replacements.  Mention PLAN membership to receive discount.  Orders may be emailed, mailed or phoned.

Contact:
Contact:
Alfred C. Martino
[email protected]
1700 Manhattan Avenue
Union City, NJ  07087
201-558-9000 o
201-558-9800 f
www.Listenandlive.com

Mango Languages is the premiere online language learning solution for schools and libraries, designed to help students improve their communication skills in over 72 world languages and English as a second language. Our mobile applications make language learning incredibly fun, engaging, and easy to access 24/7.

The following discounts are available for PLAN members:

  • 15% discount for NEW customers on all one-year subscriptions
  • Up to 30% off of our list price for NEW customers on all multi-year subscriptions

To receive an up-to-date price quote and product information please contact:

Marco Cracchiolo | Language Specialist

Office Phone: (248) 254-7450 ext. 809

Cell: 586-855-8045

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://mangolanguages.com

Midwest Tape is the industry leader of providing audiovisual materials to over 10,000 Public Libraries throughout North America.  We have been listening to our customers, streamlining the workflows for libraries, and providing outstanding customer service nearly 30 years.  We welcome this opportunity to present our discount offering along with valuable vendor information to your P.L.A.N. Library Group. We would value the opportunity to provide your member libraries with audiovisual materials of DVDs, Music CDs, Audio books and Digital Media formats.

Discounts:  We would like to take this opportunity to explain the discounts that will be provided to the libraries of the P.L.A.N. group and are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). There are no minimum ordering requirements to receive the discounts noted below and will be reflected on our website by registered library members: 

DVD & Blu-Ray DVD titles:  25% off of MSRP for DVD & Blu-Ray DVD titles.

CD Music:   25% off of MSRP. The exception within the Music category are Universal Music titles – they are discounted 10% off of MSRP.

Audio books:  Sold at retail price and includes being repackaged into our patented SoundSafe™ Case.  This patented SoundSafe™ case is engineered specifically for libraries. It is extremely rugged, which means secure storage in a drop-box proof case. The patented SoundSafe™ case is engineered with durable polypropylene sleeves, standing up to thousands of uses. The cloth interiors prevent scratching, increasing disk life, and the sleeves have special retention welds that prevent disks from falling out.

Shipping and handling:  The member libraries will receive free shipping on all orders from Midwest Tape.  All shipments are sent from Midwest Tape’s one warehouse in Holland, Ohio via UPS carrier with inside delivery service.

More Information

Opinion Archives is the exclusive provider of the digital archives of the oldest political, cultural and historic magazines in America. While some aggregators offer a few years of coverage, our collection starts from the first issue published in 1850 and goes to the current print edition.   It is all full text searchable and may be searched at: http://metasearch.opinionarchives.com
This collection reflects the political  spectrum of opinion from the convervatives to the progressives with millions of pages of primary source material available to your patrons.  The collection is listed at OpinionArchives.com.

Subscription pricing (annual) for public libraries is based on population served; and for academics it is based on FTE.
For publics, the collection would be:

Population Served Price
<100,000 $1000
100,000 – 400,000 $1200
400,000 – 700,000 $1500
>$750000 $3000

For Academics, annual subscription rate is $1/student (min $1000) These rates are up to 33% below normal rates. In addition, 2 simultaneous users per title would be 75% of these rates; 1 user would be 60% of these rates.

FTE Price
<1,000 $1,000
3,000 $3,000
6,000 $3,000
10,000 $10,000

(Associate Colleges capped at $1200 max)
Authentication is via IP

Contact:
Joseph Collins
President, OpinionArchives
ph 781-820-9019
address: 1228 Kings Way Naples FL 34104
Email:  [email protected]

www.optimalresume.com/products
Our program was designed to meet the needs of today’s job seeker and is highly flexible and user friendly.  Through your custom-branded, cloud-hosted web portal, patrons can create high-impact materials such as resumes and cover letters (documents are downloadable in multiple commonly used formats), and career portfolios.  Further, patrons can create interactive websites to enhance their job search ability. In addition, OptimalInterview is available in this platform to allow patrons a high quality interview practice tool through which they can improve and perfect job interview skills. Our user-friendly software allows End Users to benefit from our professionally written tutorials and guides, providing your patrons with a robust and meaningful career learning experience, as they prepare for the job search.

Discount:
Our pricing list for public libraries is attached.  We will offer a 10% discount off of list price to any  PLAN member libraries. Just mention that you are a PLAN member to our sales team, and they will apply the discount accordingly.  No code is required.

Annual Fee One-Time Set-up Fee (options based on Initial Term commitment)
Demographic Population 1 year 2 year 3 year
0-24,999 $875 250 125 0
25,000 – 49,999 $1,875 250 125 0
50,000 – 99,999 $2,250 500 375 0
100,000 – 249,999 $4,375 750 500 0
250,000 – 499,999 $6,565 1000 750 0
500,000 – 1,999,999 $12,500 1000 750 0
2,000,000 and greater $15,000 1500 1000 0

Contact:
Jill Swan, Senior Director of Career Learning Solutions
[email protected]
Phone: (877) 998-7654 (extension 2)
Fax: (919) 287-2699
Mailing Address: PO Box 1535, Holly Springs, NC 27540

OverDrive enables you to offer bestselling eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming video from your library’s website. More than 34,000 libraries and schools worldwide rely on OverDrive for the best selection, best service and best user experience.  With more than 3.3 million premium titles available from more than 5,000 publishers, OverDrive has the largest digital catalog for libraries. In addition, our support for all major devices, including iOS® and Android™ devices, Chromebook™ and Kindle® (US only) and the industy’s highest-rated app, has made OverDrive the #1 choice for libraries.  For libraries, OverDrive is the exclusive provider of Harry Potter titles and the only provider allowing titles on the Kindle E-Ink readers.

Discounts are available up to 55%  off.  There is no need for a code.   Contact OverDrive and mention that you are a PLAN member to receive the discount

Contact:
Tom Scott
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  216-573-6886  Ext 211

Perma-Bound is one of the nation’s largest and oldest suppliers of K-12 books.  We offer almost every K-12 title in print and many titles are available in our own reinforced library-bound bindings.  Our Perma-Bound bindings are guaranteed to last to your satisfaction.

Perma-Bound offers discounted prices, high quality guaranteed bindings, convenient ordering, high fulfillment and quick delivery.

Our complete selection of titles can be found on our website at www.perma-bound.com
We offer both hardcovers and paperbacks.

Discount:
Our website prices reflect library discounts between 15% – 40% off publisher list prices.
Perma-Bound offers free shipping and free MARC records on every order. Additional custom processing options are available.  We are committed to great customer service.  If we can help, please contact Parker Holmes, local sales representative for the Florida Panhandle.

Contact:
Parker Holmes
Email:  [email protected]
251-366-2170

PowerNotes is the only tool designed for the academic research process. Highlight, categorize, and take notes on any website. We’ll organize your research into an outline for you. More information regarding this product is available at the links below:

A Youtube overview of PowerNotes.

A comprehensive “how to” guide for PowerNotes.

A post explaining the research we did into cognitive science to design PowerNotes’ features and interface.

To receive a 20% discount PLAN members should contact Dan Hodgman and let him know you are a PLAN member.

Dan Hodgman
PowerNotes
mobile: 815-450-9813
email: [email protected]

Plymouth Rocket, Inc. offers a suite of powerful, affordable web-based applications that manage and promote events, register patrons online, book museum passes, manage year round reading programs, manage rooms and equipment, promote book clubs, and more. Here is the link to our Products and Services page:
http://www.eventkeeper.com/services.cfm. Call us at your convenience for a no-obligation web demonstration.

EventKeeper is the great looking, easy to use web-based calendar that enables libraries to add and update event information in real time. EventKeeper can now be custom branded to match the look and feel of your web site, and design is highly configurable.

EKRegistration: Enables patrons to register online for events, allows you to send reminders, save the information to a database, and lots more.  EKRegistration registration forms are mobile friendly.

TixKeeper, gives your patrons the opportunity to research and reserve your museum passes from their homes or offices. TixKeeper can now be custom branded to the look and feel of your web site, and is mobile friendly.

EKRooms manages meeting room reservations and equipment.

LitKeeper: Simple to use for both patrons and library staff, LitKeeper enables your library to manage year round reading programs.

KitKeeper allows your patrons to research and reserve your book club kits online, while providing staff with the means to track kits, produce reports, and lots more.

Discount:
We will offer a 15% discount to all PLAN libraries, and we offer a multiple application discount of $50.00.

Please contact Jim Stewart, [email protected] (509.942.4209) for product and pricing information, to initiate a subscription, and to apply the appropriate discounts.

The PLAN discount will be in effect through December of 2017.

Contact:
Jim Stewart
Plymouth Rocket, Inc.
[email protected]
508.942.4209 (direct)
http://www.eventkeeper.com

Printastic offers a wide assortment of custom printed products including business cards and vinyl banners to help library events get noticed!  Get 15% off your order by using the promo code PLAN15.

RACO Industries offers scanning equipment, receipt printers, library cards, barcode labels and related accessories.

Discounts
From 10% to 30% off list pricing. Contact Judith Maria for discount pricing. Libraries MUST mention PLAN membership at time of requesting quote or order. If order is already placed discount will not apply.

No minimum order requirement on equipment.  Orders can be faxed, phoned or emailed.  Payment:  Net 30 days.  Freight:  Prepay and add UPS Ground shipping.  All equipment sent from RACO warehouse will receive unlimited technical support at no additional charge. Orders must go through Judith Maria 888-433-1274 or Patti Dietrich 800-446-1991 x2546.

Contact
RACO Industries
Attn:  Judith Maria
5480 Creek Road
Cincinnati OH 45242
Phone:  888-433-1274 (Judith)
800-446-1991 x2542 (Patti  – Sales Support)
Fax:  888-232-8731

Website: www.racoindustries.com
Email Judith:  [email protected]
Email Patti:  [email protected]

Rainbow Books is a distributor of fiction, nonfiction, materials in Spanish and other languages, including print and digital titles.

S&S Worldwide is the premier online source for value-priced art and craft supplies.  We have crafts for kids, youth sports equipment and physical education equipment, educational supplies and early childhood resources.  We also carry a variety of party supplies, holiday decorations, novelties and more.

Discount:
18% off list prices.  Free shipping on items that are not drop/ship.  When ordering, reference Bid #32073-16%
Discount available through 2018 and applies to catalog current at time of order placement.  Does not apply to sales flyers or special promotion.  Installation not included.  Items labeled FOB/Dropship in catalog (identified by truck symbol) will be charged shipping prepaid and added to invoice.

Contact:
Erin Hemingway, Bid Analyst
Phone  800-642-7354
Fax 800-432-2842
[email protected]

For more than 25 years, Sentry Custom Security has been providing security products and services to school, public, and academic libraries around the world. We specialize in multiple solutions to meet the needs of every library including Self-service and Book Detection Systems using Electromagnetic (EM), Radio Frequency (RF), and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). All our products are proudly manufactured in the U.S. and Canada.

Book detection systems and strips provide reliable security for all library materials, and ergonomic staff workstations improve productivity at the circulation desk.

Discount: 10 % off Library list price on all hardware and library labels (Does not apply to special promotions).

View Price list for PLAN member libraries. View Product details. View recommendations.

Contact:

Dave Rosen – Library Sales Manager
Phone: 800-461-2803 #115
Fax: 416-674-5075
[email protected]

Team One is a national supplier of technology products to public and school libraries. Products include label printers and paper, Mobile Inter-active Flat Panels, 3D printers, wide format printers, monitors, digital displays (signage), scanners and unique collaborative products.

Discount:
We provide dedicated discounts of typically 10% on entire purchases made by member libraries along with free shipping on certain designated products.  We provide a specific coupon code to association members such as PLAN’s.  Visit our order page for details: www.booksonreserve.com/order-methods.

Contact:
Andy Kaluski
Major Account Executive
Phone:  678-365-2536
Cell:  404-324-2705
Vanessa Aguilar
Email: [email protected]

Tumbleweed Press.

TumbleBookLibrary-Premium (K-5) is an online collection of animated, talking, picture books, graphic novels, math stories, chapter books, videos and non-fiction. List price is $799/library/year (please contact us for multi-branch libraries).

TumbleBookCloud (teens) is an online collection of ebooks, enhanced ebooks, graphic novels, audiobooks, videos and non-fiction. List price is $699/library/year (please contact us for multi-branch libraries).

AudioBookCloud (teens and adults) is a collection of over 1000 online streaming audiobooks. List price is $999/library/year (please contact us for multi-branch libraries).

Discount:
20% discount off all collections (in addition to any other discounts). Other discounts: please contact us for branch discounts; multi-year discounts =20% for 2 years or 30% for 3+ years; multi-collection discounts = sign on to more than one collection and get a 20% discount off the 2nd, 3rd collection.
Discounts are valid until Dec 31, 2017.

Contact:
Please contact Rachela Naccarato for all inquiries and honored discounts for this group. Please mention you are part of PLAN when sending in an order.

Rachela Naccarato
Tumbleweed Press Inc
1853 A Avenue Road
Toronto, ON M5M 3Z4
416-781-4010
Toll free 1-800-622-9609
Fax 416-781-2764
[email protected]

Userful Desktop is a service desktop solution for public computing environments.  Turnkey and ready to go out of the box, it is locked down and includes a full suite of public computing features and end user software.  Managed through the cloud by Userful, it requires no local IT management! Power multiple desktops through one server using energy conserving zero client devices, saving you up to 80% on hardware costs, plus reduced software and electric costs.  Userful Desktop also allows organizations to provide a desktop environment with a variety of features and applications available to meet every patron’s needs.

Discount:  10% to PLAN members.  Reference membership and show membership list during consultation.  Additional discount available for volume and multi-year subscriptions.

Contact:
Robert Brinley
Userful Corporation
1-866-873-9010
400-3 Fan Tan Alley, Victoria, BC V8W 3G9
Visit us at http://www.userful.com/public-computing
Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/userful

Vernon specializes in providing those products that are essential to your library. Whether you are looking for Book Covers, Security, Label Protectors, Spine Labels, Bar Code Labels, HandyHolds, Book Pockets, or Repair Tape, we offer the highest quality products at the best prices, backed by the finest customer support in the business.

Discount:   20% off Level 2 items, 10% off Level 1 items, all items are designated by level on web under the description tab.  Reference PLAN membership when ordering.

Contact:
Francine Kersh
Customer Services Manager
2851 Cole Court
Norcross, GA  30071
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 800-878-0253
Fax: 800-466-1165

World Trade Press develops and maintains a wide range of large-scale digital media products, especially in the area of country and world city information. Main topic areas include culture, travel, business, trade, cartography, and foreign language learning.

WT Cox provides customers with cost-effective subscription services as well as a full suite of product offerings. Learn more about our special offer for PLAN member libraries.

YBP is a supplier of electronic and print monographs, collection management and technical service solutions to research libraries and consortia. YBP offers rapid fulfillment, extensive title inventory, and GOBI, the premier bibliographic information database for managing print and electronic acquisitions.

Discount to PLAN member libraries:
Firm Orders (supplied from North America) – 15% Discount
Continuations (supplied from North America) – 5% Discount
RUSH via GOBI1 (YBP’s online database) – 10% Discount with free ground shipping
Discounts apply to all in-print titles, with some exceptions.
Shipping from North America FREE Weekly Regular Shipping  (transportation surcharge may apply)
GOBI® – No Charge for core service
Terms are through 2017 and renewable upon agreement.  Reference PLAN membership to obtain discount.

[email protected]

Contact:
John Elliott, Vice President, Collection Development & Workflow Solutions (US, Canada), 760-445-5584, [email protected]

Other vendors are still being added to this program.  To suggest a vendor or if you are a vendor interested in providing a discount, please email PLAN staff.