WiLS Taco (Talking about Coop Opportunities) Tuesdays are free and virtual webinars served in bite-sized pieces so our members can learn about the valuable products and services being offered by our vendor partners. Beginning in February 2019, and held every other month on the first Tuesday, we will present a series of 10-minute presentations by… READ MORE
Category: Coop Purchasing News
WiLS Cooperative Purchasing Revamp Report and Information Sessions
We are very pleased to share our cooperative purchasing revamp report with you. This plan is the culmination of our 2018 strategic initiative to revisit our cooperative purchasing service to ensure that it is providing the most important and desirable services to its members. Some of the key points of the plan are: The new… READ MORE
ABC Database Series from World Trade Press
World Trade Press has introduced a new series of databases that allows students to access the world and its people at their fingertips. Discounts for WiLS members apply. A trial is available through October. www.abcdatabaseaccess.com Username: abc Password: irving (until Sept 30th) Password: jersey (for October) Contact Sara Gold at sgold@wils.org for pricing or with questions…. READ MORE
WiLS August 2018 Vendor Partner Interview: Jocelyn Dunlop, Backstage Library Works
At WiLS, we want to bring valuable information to our library partners, including information about the missions and big ideas of the vendors they may already do business with. WiLS interviews a vendor partner in order to bridge the gap and open the door to valuable collaborations. This month, we are delighted to share insights… READ MORE
WiLS Weighs in on MLA/EBSCO Exclusivity
On June 26th, 2018, Barabara Chen of the Modern Library Association sent an open letter to MLA International Bibliography subscribers. This letter was an announcement that as of January 1, 2019, MLA International Bibliography would be available exclusively via EBSCO and EBSCO Discovery Service. This trend toward consolidation and exclusivity is troubling to us at WiLS…. READ MORE