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Commission hears update on Baker & Taylor exit; library onboarding Ingram and adjusting collection plans
Summary
Commissioners asked about Baker & Taylor ceasing operations; staff said the library has a new vendor (Ingram), is shifting toward purchases over leasing amid a reduced collection budget, and will include vendor impacts in future budget/collection reports.
Commissioners raised concerns about the recent industry disruption after Baker & Taylor reduced operations and the effects on the library’s ability to order and circulate new materials.
A commissioner asked how Baker & Taylor’s exit would affect Pleasanton’s collections and whether rental models would continue. Library staff said the collection budget has been reduced and the library is focusing on purchasing rather than leasing models while setting up a new vendor relationship with Ingram. "We have Ingram coming on board," the library staff member said, adding that staff are building vendor profiles and processing new-material orders during the onboarding period.
Staff noted that setup takes time and that multi-branch systems and larger networks are already messaging patrons about potential delays. Commissioners asked for a dedicated report on the vendor transition and its budgetary impact; staff agreed to include vendor effects in the upcoming budget and collection-plan presentations.
The commission did not take formal action on acquisitions at the meeting but directed staff to provide more detailed information on how vendor changes will affect ordering timelines, availability and the planned mix between ebooks and print.
