Library diversifies vendors after national disruptions; CMS tests new tools and digital subscriptions
Aug 28, 2026
Collection Management Services reported placing first orders with Follett and expanding orders with Ingram, testing a Spanish-language vendor and considering digital services such as Comics Plus; staff are also piloting collection-analysis tools to flag outdated nonfiction and guide acquisitions.
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The board received a presentation from CMS staff about recent changes to vendor strategy and new collection-management tools. After the collapse of a major vendor, CMS placed its first order with Follett and expanded use of Ingram; staff also named a Spanish-language vendor in the packet and said they are arranging training for its ordering platform.
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