CLC Discount Programs
Overview
CLC offers deep discounts to its member libraries on books, media, and library supplies, as well as special offers on a variety of products and services throughout the year. See below for information on all of CLC's attractive discounts, or download a summary of CLC's book, media, and supplies discount offerings (4 pages, in PDF).
To take advantage of CLC's discounts, your library must become a CLC member. Once your membership takes effect you will receive all the information you'll need to set up your accounts directly with the vendors of your choice. You will need the CLC bid number in order to qualify for all discounts.
For vendor contact information, to obtain the bid number (CLC member libraries only), or for general questions, contact Pattie Noren at pnoren@ctlibrarians.org, 1-800-260-5427, or 1-860-465-5001 (Windham area).
Special Discount Offers
On our Specials page you'll find a variety of library-related products and services for which CLC has negotiated discounted pricing on behalf of our members. Typical offerings include reference materials, locally published books and media, library-related software and equipment, conference admission discounts, and much more.
Books
For the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009, CLC has contracted with the following vendors for your book purchasing needs:
For specific discount percentages, ordering information, and more, please download our 2007-2009 discount fact sheets (all in PDF):
- Book Discounts - Concise (abbreviated listings for all vendors, together on one page)
- Baker & Taylor
- Ingram
- Brodart & Amazon.com
Amazon.com is offering CLC member libraries a 5% discount when CLC libraries reach the combined purchase of $50,000. When the combined purchases reach $150,000, the discount will increase to 8%.
To take full advantage of the Amazon's benefits and discounts, all CLC library members must first open a Corporate Account on Amazon.com. Go to www.amazon.com/corporate. Click on "Open a Corporate Account," and follow the steps to open a Corporate Account. Registering is free and takes less then two minutes.
Once you have registered, please email Marisa Flores Harvey at maflores@amazon.com to ensure you are noted as a CLC member. Also, please indicate what email address you used to open your Corporate Account.
After opening a Corporate Account, please make sure you place all orders through your Corporate Account.
If you have any questions regarding your Amazon.com orders, please call the Amazon.com Corporate Account Customer Care at 1-866-486-2360. If you have questions about placing an order, availability or signing up for a Corporate Account, please email or call Marisa Flores Harvey at 206-266-0201 or maflores@amazon.com.
Media
For nonprint media (DVDs, music CDs, books on cassette, books on CD, downloadable audio & video, PlayAways, and software) CLC has contracted with the following vendors for the period July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2009:
- AEC One Stop Group, Inc.
- Audio Editions (Audio Partners)
- Baker & Taylor Entertainment
- BBC Audiobooks America
- Book Wholesalers Inc. (BWI)
- Digital Library Reserve (Overdrive)
- Ingram Library Services
- Klise/Crimson Multimedia
- Landmark Audio
- Midwest Tapes
- Recorded Books
For specific discount percentages, ordering information, and more, please download our 2007-2009 discount fact sheets (all in PDF):
- Media Discounts - Concise (abbreviated listings for all vendors, together on one page)
- Media Discounts - Baker & Taylor and Ingram
- Media Discounts - All Other Vendors
Supplies
NEW! - Members of CLC's OCLC Direct service may now take advantage of supplies discounts from OCLC Eastern. See OCLC Eastern's discount page for details.
The Cooperative Purchase of Library Supplies Price List went into effect on July 1, 2006 and will expire on June 30, 2008. Our 30-page itemized supplies list is now available to all CLC members. To have a copy mailed to you, contact Pattie Noren at pnoren@ctlibrarians.org or 860-465-5001.
The following vendors offer discounts to CLC members on their complete catalog of offerings, as outlined below:
- BRODART extends a 20% discount on items in their Library/Office/AV/Computer supplies catalogs not already included in the supplies price list through June 30, 2008. This discount applies to current prices from the catalog in effect at time of order. This does not include Security Systems & Accessories, Scan Pro, Image Mouse Products, Indus 5001 Book Scanner/Copier, Furniture & Equipment. Shipping charges are included.
- BRODART also extends a 15% discount on items in their Furniture/Equipment/Machine catalogs. This does not include Security Systems & Accessories, or All Scan Pro & Image Mouse products. Your library pays shipping charges included on your invoice.
- HIGHSMITH extends a 20% discount on items in their Library/Office/AV/Computer supplies catalogs not already included in the supplies price list through June 30, 2008. This discount applies to current prices from the catalog in effect at time of order. This does not include 3M Tattletape and 'sale' catalogs. Shipping charges are included. Minimum order of $25.
- HIGHSMITH also extends an 8% discount on items in their Furniture/Equipment/Machine catalogs. This does not include 3M Security Systems & Accessories products. Minimum order of $100.
- Send orders directly to the vendors, noting any special terms listed.
- Payment terms are net 30 days.
- When placing an order, refer to bid # on all paperwork.
- Credit will not be issued.
- Discounts may not be used on promotional or 'sale' items.
For more information about discounts on library supplies through CLC, contact Pattie Noren at pnoren@ctlibrarians.org or 860-465-5001 or toll free at 800-260-5427.