Written by Tricia Bengel, Library Sales and Services Manager
As I sat down to write an article about holds to copy ratios, I felt compelled to note early on that this blog post has more questions than answers. I have always worked with libraries that had limited budgets and really intelligent people who are very conscientious and want to spend those limited dollars in the smartest ways possible. Therefore, the holds to copy ratio on books was always an issue that I never felt I had a good solution for, or even that I was thinking about it correctly. For all of my friends with great library budgets who have 2:1 holds to copy ratios, you can stop reading and count yourself lucky! For the rest of you in my situation, I would welcome your feedback. Read More  

Jim Heuer, Director of Sales
In my 19 years at Ingram, I am fond of telling customers that everything we do starts with a story that took place in a meeting when someone said to us, in one way or another, “Hey can you do _________ (fill in the blank)?” Here’s my story. Read More  

New York Times-bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson is reintroducing her critically acclaimed novel SPEAK as a graphic novel. Her works, including SPEAK, have earned numerous honors including national, international, and state awards. She recently discussed storyline updates, #metoo, and the continued impact of her work SPEAK.  Read More  

Author of ROOM and THE GIRLS, Rhiannon Navin is back with her new book, Only Child, debuting February 6, 2018. This tenderhearted novel follows Zach, a seven-year-old boy, through a life-altering event. Read More  

By: Tricia Racke Bengel
 In my news feed every morning is the latest entry from the website Awful Library Books: Hoarding is not Collection Development.I usually chuckle to myself, metaphorically shrug my shoulders and then go on with my day. But, this morning, I spent a little more time and actually clicked through to the site. After spending a few more minutes on the site, I was happy to see that beyond the humor, the site was full of great information on how and why we should weed. There was also a link to a 2016 book published by PLA for the Quick Reads for Busy Librarians series, straightforwardly called,Weeding Manual. Read More  

Have you ever wondered how you can get more involved in helping improve your community but not sure where to start? Read More  

As a bookseller, your inventory is your lifeblood. In the average bookstore, it also represents the majority of your total financial investment! Read More  

Have you ever thought about your indie bookstore as a great place for people to find unique gifts, fun new games, and other “I gotta have this” items? If not, you may be missing out on a great opportunity to attract more customers and supplement sales. Having gifts and games available in your indie bookstore is a great business strategy. Customers will love the convenience and you will love the extra profits! Consider the possibilities- your bookstore could become a gathering place where people go to find a great book, and a clever gift for their family or friends.
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by Jill Andreasen, MLIS, Collection Development
Last month I had the very good fortune to be able to attend SLJ’s first one-day Diversity Workshop – it was held in the extremely well-appointed conference room facilities in Nashville Public’s main downtown branch. Read More  

Welcome to Two Librarians and A Microphone, a library podcast by Ingram Library Services. Join Ingram's Collection Development Team as they explore trending topics, discuss industry news, and share their expertise on how to build the perfect collection for your community.  Read More