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CONTACT Genna Buhr 309-694-9200 (ext 2145) concerning any Group Purchases or Discounts.

The Library Store Renews ALS Discount

Friday, March 05, 2010 - Genna Buhr 
   The Library Store has renewed its group discount offer for Alliance Library System member libraries. Based in Tremont, Illinois, The Library Store is family-owned and has served libraries and classrooms for more than 25 years. Click here for more details about the ALS discount.


Renewed Brodart Discount

Monday, March 01, 2010 - Genna Buhr 
   Brodart has renewed its 15% supplies and furnishings catalog discount, as well as its discount on library materials and related services, for Alliance Library System member libraries. Click here for more details.


Ingram Discount Available

Monday, March 01, 2010 - Genna Buhr 
   Ingram has renewed its group discount offer for Alliance Library System member libraries (public, academic, and K-12). Ingram Library Services provides an array of products to meet the needs of public, school, and college libraries including books, media, shelf-ready processing, and customized collection development programs. Click here for more details about the ALS discount.


New Gaylord Discount and Code

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - Genna Buhr 
   Gaylord has simplified their discount to Alliance Library System member libraries. No longer are there varying discounts for different types of products. ALS members now receive 15% off their entire order! When ordering, please reference Priority Code IL15. Click here for more details.


TumbleBooks Available at Reduced Cost

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - Genna Buhr 
   TumbleBooks has renewed the special pricing offered to Alliance Library System member libraries. ALS public and school library members may purchase access to TumbleBooksLibrary for $99/year/location. In addition, with a TumbleBooksLibrary purchase, libraries may add additional TumbleBooks products for $99 each. The offer is valid through March 1, 2010. For more information, click here.


Highsmith Discount Renewed

Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - Genna Buhr 
   Highsmith has renewed the 15% catalog discount it offers to members of Alliance Library System. Additionally, Highsmith has assigned a new representative, Dawn Adler, to the ALS service area. Her contact information and details regarding the discount are available here. Happy shopping!


World Book Online Free Trial and Group Discount

Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - Genna Buhr 
   ALS is pleased to announce that is has negotiated a group discount on World Book Online, a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites. Two packages are available to public libraries at a discounted annual price: World Book Web Public Library Online Differentiated Package and World Book Web Public Library Power Pack X. Two packages are available to school, academic, and special libraries at a discounted annual price: World Book Web Advanced Differentiated Package for Schools and Colleges and World Book Web Power Pack X for Schools and Colleges. Package details, pricing options, and login information for the free trial were emailed to all ALS member libraries on December 9. The free trial is available through March 1, 2010. The discounted pricing is available through April 1, 2010. If you wish to purchase either package at the discounted price, please contact Genna Buhr before April 1, with your contact information, service population, and package selection.


Welcome

Friday, August 28, 2009 - Genna Buhr 
   Alliance Library System values the partnership it has with its member libraries. One benefit of this partnership is the opportunity to participate in group discounts and purchases. Alliance Library System strives to stretch its member libraries' funding by maximizing purchasing power. By joining together, we have been able to offer a variety of discount prices with several library vendors and suppliers.


Group Discount on Dell Computers

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - Genna Buhr 
   DELLAlliance Library System has secured an ongoing group discount with DELL. This offer is available to all ALS member libraries and reflects a savings of 25% - 30% over retail. The current offer includes a PC, a general use notebook, a gaming notebook and 17 inch or 19 inch flat panel monitors.

A computer invitation has been sent out via e-mail to each library director and lists all the ordering details. For more information please contact Genna Buhr at 309-694-9200 ext. 2145 or gbuhr@alliancelibrarysystem.com.


End of School Year Savings for LMC!

Thursday, April 30, 2009 - Linworth Publishing 
   LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION - the professional magazine for School Library Media and Technology Specialists - continues to bring you new, innovative ideas and features to keep pace with current and future needs.

The discounted subscription offer is available to any librarian and can be redeemed directly through Linworth or through your regular subscription vendor using a special offer code.

Special Pricing for our Linworth Friends! Order NOW and save $25!
Use Coupon Code: LFE09

For more information about LMC and to subscribe, please send an email to Linworth@linworthpublishing.com.
Contact Linworth at 800.786.5017
Fax:614.884.9993
Online: www.linworth.com


Order LexisNexis® Library Express Online

Friday, January 30, 2009 - Library Partnership Trust 
   Illinois public libraries may now order their discounted subscription to LexisNexis Library Express through the Library Partnership Trust. This powerful, easy-to-use, Web-based service provides access to over 6,000 premium news, business, and legal sources. To learn more about this exceptional offer, sign-up for a free online seminar, receive a no-obligation quote, and to place your order, visit the LPT site.

Click here for more information about Library Express.


Library Partnership Trust

Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - NSLS 
   The Library Partnership Trust is working in partnership with the North Suburban Library System to bring new products and services to libraries across the State of Illinois. This consortia project is initiated on behalf of the Illinois Library Systems with the belief that by working together and aggregating our purchasing power, libraries will save money and staff time through consolidated negotiations.

The Library Partnership Trust currently offers discounted negotiated contracts with Gale Virtual Reference and NetLibrary.