I really like Mackin, but timeliness is not a strength. Expect at least 4-6 weeks for an order. They were slow before Covid but the pandemic has really made it worse. Quick turnaround and good pricing is B&N, but no processing. JLG is also quick, but same issue as far as I know.

Interested to hear if you find any other options.

Celeste Estevez

Sincerely,

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On Wed, Sep 8, 2021 at 1:03 PM Carrie Seiden <cseiden@northbranfordschools.org> wrote:

Same here.... I have looked into Mackin print services. I can't speak to the turnaround time because I have always used Follett & JLG in the past.
Mackin offers a discount for CLC members. Here is the info their Rep sent me:

Upon checking with our bids team, they’ve provided the below information in regards to the discount for being a CLC member.

CT Library Consortium Discounts:
Additional 7% off of Mackin.com on print (MackinBound binding cost not discounted)
Additional 5% off of Mackin.com on eBooks & digital audiobooks
Additional 3% off of Mackin.com on DVD, CD, BluRay and Makerspace excluding Lego Education
Additional 2% off of Mackin.com on playaway (Wonderbook & Lauchpad)

Please note that the discount is not applied to sale pricing. If a title is on sale, you will receive the lower pricing, whether it be the sale price or CLC discounted price.

Good luck!
Carrie

On Wed, Sep 8, 2021 at 11:16 AM Allison Loiseau <librarianallie@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi everyone,
I am very frustrated with the delays I am experiencing with Follett. Can you kindly recommend book vendors who offer processing and get orders in your library quickly? I need the processing because I do have any clerical help and our district is not allowing volunteers. I am happy to catalogue, cover, and label the occasional title but I cannot manage large orders in a timely fashion. We are CLC members. Thanks in advance!
Allison
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