Products
Books, Graphic Novels & Anime
At BWI we work with every possible publisher and imprint to provide the books your patrons want. We’ll make sure new, bestsellers and all the other books you order arrive at your library when you need them.
Comic Books Come of Age
With graphic novels morphing into silver screen blockbusters and anime clubs springing up in libraries across the nation, we’re constantly monitoring industry trends and developments to offer you the freshest and best materials available.
FOLLETTBOUND℠ Platinum Books
We know all too well that some patrons are hard on books and they never seem to last, which is why we offer a wide variety of titles in FOLLETTBOUND Platinum bindings. Prebound to strict standards, our FOLLETTBOUND Platinum bindings are built to withstand repeated use and include our unconditional guarantee.
Redefining Audiobooks
With Playaway® Digital Audiobooks patrons of all ages can listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever they want. There’s no need for special equipment or lengthy downloads—just plug in the earphones and press play.
We also understand the positive impact an extensive traditional audiobook collection can have on your circulation, and we can provide you with the new and classic titles your patrons demand.
Provided is an information brochure that can be customized for your library.
MP3-CDs: An Entire Audiobook on a Single CD
MP3-CDs eliminate downloading so patrons can easily enjoy audiobooks on their iPods® and other MP3 players. Full-length audiobooks are contained on just one MP3-CD disc for easy transferring to iTunes® or Windows Media® Player.
These MP3-CDs eliminate the lengthy downloads of multiple CD discs for normal audiobooks. All it takes is one easy upload and you are ready to listen to an audiobook. BWI offers over 1,000 best-selling MP3-CD titles, all easily uploaded to your iPod or any other MP3 player.
Music, Movies & much more …
BWI provides a quick and easy way to find and buy the most popular music from most any genre. Every week, we provide you with up-to-date lists of the hot titles on 15 Billboard charts.
Along with the latest music, we also track the hot upcoming DVD releases, the most popular children’s DVDs, and scour the industry journals to provide our library partners with the comprehensive DVD collection your patrons demand.
Additional Products
Flip Video
In this YouTube universe, the Flip Video is a valuable addition to your collection. Small and stylish, the Flip Video camcorder is both durable and affordable, and will appeal to video enthusiasts of all ages.
The Flip Video has made its mark with its ease of use. A straightforward internal editing program and a USB interface make it simple to share messages. Basic editing tools are built right in — you can even add music.
Teen Health & Wellness: Vital Information for Young Adults
An excellent addition to your library’s online resources, Rosen’s Teen Health & Wellness provides up-to-date information on health and fitness that is often missing from other online databases. Developed with teens in mind, this database provides support, resources and self-help.
Services
Collection Development
Our Standing Order Plans offer librarians an effective, incredibly easy way to acquire materials. We offer a wide range of individualized plans that make the acquisition of new titles for your library automatic and worry-free.
Our professional Collection Development team provides you with core bibliographies that enhance and streamline the selection and acquisitions process. Our bibliographies are extensively researched, and combine personal knowledge with the professional expertise of reference sources and reviews.
Opening Day & Special Projects
We also provide you with a service and support team of experienced professionals to develop every aspect of your opening day collection, or next special project.
Additional Services
Cataloging & Processing
Our dedicated staff of MLS-degreed catalogers match the most exacting local practices. We work with your technical services department to provide professionally enhanced MARC records into your library system.
Our processing professionals will provide you with industry-best solutions, from custom label applications to delivering shelf-ready products.
BWI offers custom cover creation for all of your DVD purchases. We will combine your library-specific information on a reformated reprint that’s custom-fit for the DVD case. This custom cover not only looks professional and doesn’t peel off, it also helps to deter theft.
Systems Integration
We can work with you to accommodate most special ordering needs in the most efficient manner for your library. We interact with your library’s automation system to streamline the ordering process and provide you with status updates on a weekly and monthly basis.
Customer Service
Our dedicated team is always at your service
I’m dedicated to helping you through each and every challenge you may face in your library.
eNewsletter
BWI’s eNewsletter offers library trends and selection information twice a month, and our TitleTalk newsletter arrives in the mail quarterly with insights and recommendations from our professional librarians.
We value your privacy just as much as you do. Your personal information will not be sold to or shared with any third parties.