By Ann Lehue, MSIS, Senior Manager, Collection Development, Ingram Library Services
“You’ll never spend the whole budget, so you don’t really need to track it,” said my library coworker when I started purchasing the Adult Nonfiction section. Read More  

Rachel Montgomery, MLS, Collection Development Librarian and Kim Collins, Collection Development Administrator Read More  

Written by Gina Molter
Believe it or not, the hazy, lazy, crazy days of summer will soon be here and the dread of teachers everywhere will be magnified by our current pandemic crisis- the summer slide. It has been well established that children lose some of the precious knowledge gained during the school year over summer break, so that when they start back in the fall, a lot of time must be spent trying to recoup what was lost before teachers can move on to new territory. This year promises to be even worse as schools across the nation have closed months earlier than anticipated to protect students from the spread of Covid-19. Read More  

Tricia Racke Bengel, MLS, Sales & Services Manager, Ingram Library Services
Between collection development and checking a book out, a lot happens.  And, just like everything else, someone has to decide how those things happen in your library.  Perhaps the decision was made over 20 years ago, and no one remembers why. Read More  

The Art and Science of Book Descriptions that Sell Read More  

By Wendy Rancier, MLS, Children's Collection Development Librarian, Ingram Library Services Read More  

As the world practices social distancing, activity on social media is flourishing. Tap into a more engaged network and make the most of social media with these tips from our @IndieBookBuzz crew and examples from fellow booksellers. Read More  

Beth Reinker, MSLS, Manager, Collection Development Adult & Youth Materials Read More  

Pamela Smith, VP & General Manager, Ingram Library Services Read More  

Kathryn Shaw, Manager of Collection Development Programs Read More