Spring - Davidson Titles

Opening Day Collection ServicesThe opening of a new library is a monumental task and the selection of an OpeningDay Collection is one of the biggest concerns of the new staff. Davidson Titles’ aimis to ease the burden by offering excellent, diverse Opening Day Core Lists that willprovide you with the balanced, comprehensive collection to guarantee your newschool or library will be the best for your students and faculty.Davidson Titles is pleased to provide Opening Day Core Lists customized to yourspecifi cations. Our core lists have been compiled by certifi ed Media Specialists whohave used the lists and recommend them to others. Davidson Titles will not give youa list of titles that we think you should have, we will work with you one on one tochoose your specialized collection. This does take a little more time, but it guaranteesyou will not be spending money on out-of-date or inappropriate titles.It is our hope that the following information provides you with a clear indication ofthe difference in quality and service that can be expected when you choose DavidsonTitles. We will provide you with the best possible value for your money, allowingyou to focus your attention on activities that involve your students and help thembecome better readers and learners. Here is how:Above Average Discounts Mean More BooksYou can be assured of receiving a fair and reasonable price for all your requestedtitles. Our regularly discounted library edition prices refl ect an average of 25%discount off list prices (prices lower than many companies’ special opening day collectionprices) and equal to or better than ordering titles directly from the publisher.Your order receives these benefi ts without the hassles of multiple vendors, multiplepurchase orders, or processing charges or inconsistencies.Free Cataloging and ProcessingEvery one of your titles will arrive fully cataloged to your exact specifi cations. Ourhigh-quality MARC records are guaranteed to work with your software system andwill be included with your order. 100% of your order will arrive fully processed toyour exact specifi cations at no charge.This includes:• Barcode labels applied with label protectors.• Spine labels applied with protectors.• Mylar covers on jacketed books (taped or glued).• Other processing items as needed or requested.Free Exact Dewey Sorting and Shelving AssistanceYour book collection will arrive in exact Dewey shelf order with each box clearlynumbered and color-code labeled with the classifi cation numbers of the contentsmaking it very easy to shelve. In addition, your local sales consultant will be available,under your direction, to help unpack boxes and shelve books. These servicesare provided at no additional charge.Your Books and Processing GuaranteedAll books are guaranteed to hold up under normal school usage. Books damaged indelivery, or defective from the publisher will be completely replaced as well. Shouldyou fi nd any item that does not meet your expectations, we will promptly replacethe book at no charge or provide full credit if that book is no longer in print. Inaddition, Davidson Titles further guarantees the workmanship of all cataloging andprocessing materials as well.No Hidden Fees or ChargesYour costs will be known on the front end and include only those products andservices that you have requested. There are never any hidden fees, service chargesor additional costs with Davidson Titles.Timely Delivery and Top Fill RatesDavidson Titles will deliver your order on time with a fi ll rate of 95% or better.Davidson Titles will never substitute any title without prior authorization.Superior BindingsEvery title will be in the publisher’s best available binding. The great majority (85%or more) of your titles will be reinforced library bound editions with guarantees onbinding and workmanship.The Most Up-to-Date Collection PossibleParticularly date-sensitive parts of your collection (reference & non-fi ction) deservethe most current information available for your chosen age group. Your non-fi ctionand reference titles will have an average copyright date from within the past twoyears.Free Shipping with Inside Delivery and Free StorageThere will be no charges for shipping or handling. This includes inside delivery tothe library, if needed. If your library is not ready to open as scheduled, we will holdyour shipment for as long as necessary until you are ready to accept delivery.Discover the difference for yourself!2345 Doctor F. E. Wright DriveP. O. Box 3538Jackson, TN 38303-3538Phone: (800) 433-3903Fax: (800) 787-7935Website: www.davidsontitles.comEmail: info@davidsontitles.comContinued Services After Your Library OpensAfter your library opens, we will continue to offer all of our opening day services andcollections for two additional school years. In addition, we can offer lists of supplementalnon-duplicate titles to help continue building your library. At no charge,we will do a collection analysis to help you determine additional titles you mightconsider adding as you develop your collection.Discover the Davidson DifferencePlease do not hesitate to call us with any questions or concerns, we look forwardto assisting you and are here to make opening day of your new library as easyas possible. Call us today at 1-800-433-3903 for more information or to make apersonalized appointment with your local Davidson Titles sales consultant. You mayalso contact us via e-mail at info@davidsontitles.com.See the back cover for testimonialsfrom some of our satisfied customers.2 For complete product listings visit our website at www.davidsontitles.com!