Processing Brochure - Midwest Tape

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Midwest Tape ProcessingYour patrons will thank you.“With Midwest Tape,we always receive greatpersonal service—alot of attention, and itkeeps us coming back.”— Mary Irish, Technical Services Coordinator,Marysville Public LibraryYou became a librarian for a reason: to provide your communitywith a hub, a gateway to the world. But it’s hard to do thatwhen you’re in the back room labeling materials or spending preciousfunds replacing damaged or stolen materials. Your patrons dependon you now more than ever. So what can you do in a time of budgetcuts, shorter hours, and reduced staffing?Midwest Tape is your solution.We’ve been serving public libraries since 1989, so we understandthe challenges you face. We’re more than a media provider; we’re apartner. We’ve crafted a fully customizable processing program that isunmatched in the way it addresses your needs and the needs of yourpatrons. We can help you keep your costs down while improving yourworkflow, allowing you more time with your patrons.At Midwest Tape, it’s what we do!1.800.875.2785 | info@midwesttapes.com

Processing ServicesHere’s a sampling of the solutions we offer to help you bring yourtitles in the back door and get them out the front door as quicklyand efficiently as possible.Shrinkwrap removalTitles get onto the shelves faster when youdon’t have to unwrap each one yourself.Overlays and tattle tapesThese set off sensors if patrons try to removetitles from the library without checking themout first. This discourages not only theft, butalso patrons leaving absentmindedly withmaterials.Case transferThe new standard cases can’t withstand thewear and tear of library use. We’ll transferyour discs into sturdy cases better suited forcirculation. We also offer locking cases toprotect your media from theft. Either way,you’ll save money on replacements.Digital ProcessingLabels and barcodes are seamlesslyintegrated into high-quality digital cover art.This eliminates the need for hand-appliedlabels, and gives all your titles a branded,uniform look.Hub labelsStickers displaying the library’s name areplaced directly on each disc; another theftdeterrent.RFID labelsAllow patrons to check materials in andout themselves, freeing up library staff forother tasks.SoundSafe Audiobook Case,and CD and DVD Poly Cases1.800.875.2785 | info@midwesttapes.com

BenefitsYou’ll save time.Let us take care of the tiresome tasks ofunwrapping and labeling all your media.And let us set it up so your patrons cancheck materials in and out themselves. Thisleaves you free to serve them in so manyother ways.You’ll save money.When discs are damaged, it costs yourlibrary money to replace them. Transferringthem into sturdier cases protects them fromdamage, and we offer a number of waysto protect them from theft. Secure yourmaterials and put those funds touse elsewhere.Your materials will look better.Unprocessed materials can give libraryshelves a haphazard appearance, withbroken cases, different sizes, and varyingartwork. Our case transfers and VIP optionprovide your materials with a standard look,giving your library a more professional andappealing atmosphere.Your circulations will increase.Patrons are looking for the newest, hottesttitles. If you have them on the shelf as soonas they’re available, people will line upto check them out. Rest assured, addingprocessing to your materials won’t affect thetime it takes to receive your order.Your patrons will be happier.Your patrons will have faster access to thematerials they want. And since you’ll havemore time to assist them, they’ll find thelibrary experience even more inviting anduseful, bringing them back again and again.“Processing allows us to get product out on the shelfin a day and that’s important to meet the patron’sdemands and expectations.”— Sherry Brockett, Technical Services Manager, Rio Rancho Public LibraryOther vendors may offer to process your materials, but they don’tunderstand you the way Midwest Tape does. We’re dedicated topublic libraries. It’s our experience, our expertise, and, above all, ourcommitment that sets us apart.Midwest Tape’s processing program helps you do more with less. Toset up processing services, or to learn more, give us a call or sendus an email. Our knowledgeable staff will work with you to design aprogram that exceeds your expectations.Your patrons will thank you.1.800.875.2785 | info@midwesttapes.comMWT 0112

Fully Customizable ProcessingThe best thing about Midwest Tape’s processing program is that it’s fullycustomizable. We don’t believe that “one size fits all.” Instead, we tailor our service tofit each library’s individual needs. Is there something you need that isn’t listed? Ourprocessing experts can make it happen. We won’t rest until the materials you receiveare exactly the way you want them.Audiobook OptionsAll labels must be located in a 1” top or bottom band.GenreFor quick indentification.BarcodeEasily scannable.Call Number LabelIncludes format andgenre.Disc NumberImmediate readability.Library BrandingAdd your library name andlogo to rapidly identify andto deter theft.A captivating story from the New York Times bestseller Marisa de los Santos.Pen, Will, and Cat met during the first week of their first year of college and struck up a remarkable friendship, one thatsustained them and shaped them for years—until it ended abruptly, and they went their separate ways. Now, six years later,Pen is a single mother of a five-year-old girl, living with her older brother in Philadelphia and trying to make peace with thesudden death of her father.UnabridgedDespite feeling deserted by Will and Cat, she has always wanted them back in her life, so when Cat emails, asking her to goto their college reunion, Pen goes. What happens there sends past and present colliding and sends all of them on a journeythat will change everything.ABOUT THE AUTHORA New York Times bestselling author and awardwinningpoet with a Ph.D. in literature and creativewriting, Maria de los Santos lives in Wilmington,Delaware, with her family.Presented on 7 discs / 7 hours : 54 minutesThis Dreamscape Media, LLC recording of the book Falling Together, byMarisa de los Santos , © 2011 by Marisa de los Santos is 2011 byDreamscape Media, LLC, all rights reserved. Published by arrangementwith XX Publishing. This recording may not be reproduced or played for anaudience without permission from Dreamscape Media, LLC, Maumee, Ohio.Author photograph ©Tisa Della-VolpeUNABRIDGED / FICTIONPublished by Dreamscape Media, LLC,Maumee, Ohio 43537© 2011 Dreamscape Media, LLC. All rights reserved. www.dreamscapeab.comREAD BY TAVIA GILBERTProducer Tavia Gilbert is an AudioFile EarphonesAward winner, an Audie Award nominee, and aParent’s Choice Award winner. She makes her homein Portland, Maine, where she works as a writerand a stage and voice actor. Tavia produces, directs, and narratesunique audiobooks, full-cast recordings, and documentaries. She iscurrently pursuing an MFA in creative nonfi ction.7DISCSUnabridgedRead by

Fully Customizable ProcessingMusic CD OptionsExample shown is the Top Band with Easy-to-Read Spine, a popular option, which includes themost information.BarcodeEasily scannable.Library IdentificationAdd your library nameabove the barcode forquick indentification.Easy-to-Read SpineImmediate readability.Call Number LabelIncludes formatand genre.Library BrandingAdd your library name andlogo to rapidly identifyand to deter theft.DVD OptionsExample shown is the Top Band, a popular option, which includes the most information.BarcodeEasily scannable.Library IdentificationAdd your library nameabove the barcode forquick indentification.Call Number LabelIncludes format.Library BrandingAdd your library name andlogo to rapidly identify and todeter theft.1.800.875.2785 | info@midwesttapes.com

Library InformationWe’d like to learn more about your library. Please complete this questionnaire and fax it to1.800.444.6645. If you need assistance or have any questions, contact us at 1.800.875.2785.Library Name current account #addresscity state zipcontact namepositionemail phone faxsecond contact namepositionemail phone faxHow did you hear about Midwest Tape?budget year: special fund or budget requirements: YES NOILS System: Horizon Dynix Symphony Unicorn Innovative Polaris CARLOther _____________________order type: Submit cart on web Mail Fax Phone EDI ( Edifact X12 Bisac)Automatic orderdescribe your ordering process:is your library related to a library network or consortium?YESNOName1.800.875.2785 |fax: 1.800.444.6645 | info@midwesttapes.com | www.midwesttapes.com | www.mwtnewsandviews.com

Library Informationplease indicate if you are currently using or have interest inany of the following:SERVICES AVAILABLE CURRENTLY USING INTERESTED INprocessingcatalogingopening day collections9xx order record tags(Imported into ILS)EDI Ordering(Edifact/X–12)DVD Blu-ray CD AB Playaway DVD Blu-ray CD AB PlayawayDVD Blu-ray CD AB Playaway DVD Blu-ray CD AB PlayawayYes NO Yes NoYes NO Yes NoYes NO Yes NoADDITIONAL COMMENTS:1.800.875.2785 |fax: 1.800.444.6645 | info@midwesttapes.com | www.midwesttapes.com | www.mwtnewsandviews.com

your library’sopening day collectionWe’d like to learn more about your library’s opening day collection. Please complete this questionnaire and faxit to 1.800.444.6645. If you need assistance or have any questions, contact us at 1.800.875.2785.what type of project is this?New Branch Expansion/RenovationExisting Branch adding a New FormatOther ___________________________________if a new branch, how many branches will be opening?1 2 3 _______estimated date of opening(s)? ___________________________________what services are you looking to use for this project?processingcatalogingDVD Blu-ray CD AB PlayawayDVD Blu-ray CD AB Playawaycollection developmentvendor records9xx order record tags(Imported into ILS)EDI ORDERING (Edifact/X–12)EDI INVOICINGYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNowhat is the projected budget and/or item count?DVD_ ______________________ Audiobooks ___________________________Blu-ray ____________________Playaways ____________________________CD _______________________if the above budget does not include processing cost, please listprocessing budget: __________________________________________________if the above budget does not include cataloging cost, please listcataloging budget: _________________________________________________1.800.875.2785 |fax: 1.800.444.6645 | info@midwesttapes.com | www.midwesttapes.com | www.mwtnewsandviews.com