Through a new program developed by Ingram and Better World Books, libraries can turn old materials into new sources of acquisition money. In the program, all libraries that work with Ingram can participate, and by registering can coordinate with Better World Books to have them pick up their surplus materials and list items, to be sold by BWB on a consignment basis. A percentage of each sale is remitted to Ingram and a non-profit literacy agency selected by each library. The proceeds of the sale are credited to individual library accounts by Ingram for use on new materials. Items that do not sell are donated or recycled. Libraries can register through both Ingram and BWB.
“Ingram is well-known and respected throughout the library community and we’re pleased that through our collaboration, Ingram library customers and readers nationwide will have additional resources to purchase more materials for their patrons,” said Chris Johnson, v-p of Better World Books.
