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In Class Vendor Analysis Activity

Using class time as well as time outside of class (as needed), please explore the two book vendor websites listed below. Work with your partner to answer these questions for each vendor. Use this information to decide which vendor you would use to purchase your order. Create a shopping cart on that vendor site that contains your curriculum topic order. You are not required to choose the same vendor as your partner; simply work together to explore the sites and discuss what you find. After you have completed your “order,” please email me and let me know which vendor you choose and why. ** Questions to Consider ** You will not find answers to all these questions on the vendor websites. Please consider as many as you can before making your decision. 1.What types of materials does the vendor offer? 2.Does the vendor offer discounts to school libraries, or to members of your library system? 3.Does the vendor have a user friendly website? Do they offer online ordering? 4.Do they include access to summaries, reviews, etc. through their website? What other “perks” does the site offer (booklists, AR info, etc)? 5.Does the vendor offer processing on books? 6.What is the vendor’s return/refund policy?

** Vendors ** Baker & Taylor- [|www.btol.com] To search for books & purchase online: Go to “Libraries” and the “School Libraries” Scroll to the bottom and click “School Selection” Log in/email address: uhighlibrary@yahoo.com Password: library ***This is a generic account I set up for class use, not my real account. Still, please don't try to order anything!

Follett – [|www.titlewave.com] Click on “Log In” Login: isuschoollibrary Password: library .