Directory of Companies: R - Z
By Staff -- Library Journal, 12/15/2006
Random House Large PrintBertelsmann
www.library.booksontape.com
1745 Broadway, New York, NY 10019; 800-733-3000/FAX 800-940-7046; botcs@randomhouse.com
CONTACT Cheryl Herman
Random House Large Print offers attractive and durable large print editions that are released simultaneously with the standard trade edition; exclusive titles available only from Books on Tape®. Rasmussen Software, Inc.
www.anzio.com
10240 SW Nimbus Ave., Suite L9, Portland, OR 97223; 503-624-0360/ FAX 503-624-0760; rsi@anzio.com
CONTACT James Chin, Mgr. of Marketing & Sales
Rasmussen Software provides versatile printing software/solutions (Print Wizard) and secured (SSH) terminal emulation software/solutions (AnzioWin and Anzio Lite) to UNIX/LINUX hosts with competitive quantity pricing. RATTLE
www.rattle.com
12411 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604; 818-505-6777/FAX 818-505-68778; timgreen@rattle.com
CONTACT Timothy Green, Editor
The poetry journal everyone can enjoy. Levine to Laux, lawyers to landscapers; names you know, poems you won't forget. Subscriptions half-price for libraries. Re-Bop Records
reboprecords.com
858 Brook Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; 800-OK-REBOP/FAX 802-426-3481; rebop@reboprecords.com
CONTACT Kristin Fletcher, Marketing & Production Asst.
Award-winning, independent music for kids and their grownups. The Re-Bop catalog features some top-selling titles and diverse musical styles—all designed to delight! Recorded Books, LLC
Haights Cross Communications
www.recordedbooks.com
270 Skipjack Rd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678; 800-638-1304/410-535-5590/FAX 410-535-5499; recordedbooks@recordedbooks.com
CONTACT Beth Eaton
Recorded Books offers unabridged audiobooks for all ages, in English and Spanish, on cassette and CD. Downloadable audiobooks, music, and independent films are also available.
WHAT'S NEW! Recorded Books titles are now available on Playaway, a pre-loaded digital audiobook. Other new products include “Your Coach in a Box” self-help seminars; “Shakespeare Appreciated,” all-audio versions of Shakespeare's plays with analysis; “Sing and Learn,” foreign-language learning for children; and “Black Dog Opera,” a guide to understanding and appreciating opera. Recorded Books, LLC School Division
Haights Cross Communications
www.recordedbooks.com/school
270 Skipjack Rd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678; 800-638-1304 x144/FAX 410-535-5364; jstephens@recordedbooks.com
CONTACT Jean Stephens, School Marketing Mgr.
Recorded Books publishes the largest collection of K–12 audiobooks available anywhere. Available on CD and cassette, and with or without matching print books, all Recorded Books are unabridged for use with listen-and-read strategies.
WHAT'S NEW! Miniature Playaway digital audiobooks capture your students' attention at first sight—a great motivator for struggling or reluctant readers! These self-contained audiobooks have a player inside, so they play themselves. Plus, educators can now get a free two-week trial subscription to our Online Audio Library—the easiest, least expensive way to bring Recorded Books to your school. Red Wheel Weiser Conari
www.redwheelweiser.com
65 Parker St., Suite 7, Newbury, MA 01950; 800-423-7087/FAX 877-337-3309; info@redwheelweiser.com
CONTACT Bonni Hamilton, Dir. of Marketing
Conari Press aims to inspire all walks of life—mind, body, and spirit. And Weiser Books is one of America's preeminent publishers of esoteric or occult teachings from traditions around the world. ReferenceUSA Divison
infoUSA, Inc.
www.libraryusa.com
5711 S. 86th Circle, Omaha, NE 68127; 800-808-1113/FAX 402-596-7688; reference@infousa.com
CONTACT Shannon Slobotski , Pres.
We offer a wide range of information products—available in print, CD-ROM, or via the Internet—to public, academic, and special libraries. Our databases include U.S. and Canadian businesses and residents, U.S. healthcare providers and international companies. Great for finding sales leads, tacking down old friends, conducting market research, and more. Lynne Rienner Publishers
www.rienner.com
1800 30th St., #314, Boulder, CO 80301; 303-444-6684/FAX 303-444-0824
CONTACT Mary Kay Jezzini
Lynne Rienner Publishers, celebrating 20+ years of independent publishing, is known for bringing high-quality, cutting-edge books in politics and social sciences to the general market. Right On Programs
Computeam, Inc.
www.rightonprograms.com
778 New York Ave., Huntington, NY 11743; 631-424-7777/FAX 631-424-7207; friends@rightonprograms.com
CONTACT Don Feinstein, Exec. VP
For 27 years, the affordable alternative in librarian-friendly automation software for libraries, schools, churches, and synagogues with circulation, cataloging, catalog card making, and more. Ringgold, Inc.
www.ringgold.com
PO Box 368, Beaverton, OR 97075; 503-645-3502/FAX 503-690-6642; don.chvatal@ringgold.com
CONTACT Donald Chvatal, Pres.
Ringgold's webservices support librarians in learning about new products, with decision-support software to validate their purchasing; also marketing services to vendors and publishers. Roberts Book Mark Co.
hometown.aol.com/nroberts98/CatalogSheet.html
2857 NE 24 Ct., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33305; 954-566-5412/FAX 954-566-3014; nroberts98@aol.com
CONTACT Norman Roberts, Pres.
Holds any book regardless of thickness or size at convenient reading angle. Prevents page flip yet allows easy page turning. Adds flat easy transport and storage. Rock 'N Learn, Inc.
www.rocknlearn.com
PO Box 3595, Conroe, TX 77305; 800-348-845/FAX 800-801-5481/FAX 936-539-2659; info@rocknlearn.com
CONTACT Kathie Caudle, Dir. of Marketing
Audio/book and video (DVD and VHS) programs featuring “Cool Music That Teaches.” Phonics, math, preschool, science, languages, and more.
www.RoseDrewCompanies.com
www.RoseDrewCompanies.com
8570 Commerce St. #113, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920; 877-406-0404/FAX 800-240-1851; rdcompanies@aol.com
CONTACT Sandy Smith
Join our Donation Free Fund Raising Program just like Brevard County Library System—Brevard Library Foundation did! Brought to you by the ladies of Showcases. Ross Publishing, Inc.
www.rosspub.com
250 W. 57th St., Suite 1329, New York, NY 10107; 212-765-8200/FAX 866-755-2780; info@rosspub.com
We specialize in reprints of U.S. government documents, including the Decennial Census Reports, 1790–1940, and related items. RPI
www.rpiweb.com
7079 Peck Rd., Marlette, MI 48453; 989-635-7465/FAX 989-635-2988; rpi@rpiweb.com
CONTACT Julie Burgener, Customer Svc. Mgr.
RPI manufactures distinctive lines of seating, waste containers, recycling receptacle, tables, chairs, and planters for public areas. Combining steel, wood, aluminum, concrete, fiberglass, and upholstery, we create furnishings of great style and functionality. RTI
www.discchek.com
4700 Chase, Lincolnwood, IL 60712; 800-323-7520/847-677-3000/FAX 800-784-6733/FAX 847-677-1311; sales@rtico.com
CONTACT Bill Wolavka, VP Sales
Full range of products to inspect, clean, and restore all optical discs—DVDs, CDs, CD-ROMs, and game discs. Videotape evaluators and cleaners.
S Sage Publications
www.sagepub.com
2455 Teller Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91320; 800-818-7243/FAX800-583-2665; info@sagepub.com
CONTACT Carmel Withers, Books Marketing Mgr.
Sage is an independent international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media, known for their commitment to quality and innovation in their chosen scholarly, educational, and professional markets. Sagebrush Books
www.sagebrushbooks.com
7900 Xerxes Ave. S., Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55431; 800-255-3502/FAX 866-328-3224; sales@sagebrushbooks.com
Sagebrush Books provides a comprehensive title selection, custom processing, and a collection development team of MLS-degreed librarians to meet your library's evolving needs. Sagebrush Corp.
Follett Corp.
www.fsc.follett.com
1391 Corporate Dr., McHenry, IL 60050; 800-323-3397/FAX 815-344-8700; marketing@fsc.follett.com
CONTACT Patricia Yonushonis, Marketing Mgr.
Sagebrush Corporation is a subsidiary of Follett Software Company, the premier provider of educational resource management solutions for the K–12 market. For more information, CONTACT Follett Software. Sagebrush Video Productions
www.sagebrushvideo.com
PO Box 832, LaCrosse, KS 67548; 800-457-3453/785-222-3313; rachel@sagebrushvideo.com
CONTACT Rachel Harmon, Owner
Producer of the “Sunflower Showcase™ Kansas Educational Video” series, a national award-winning series covering topics about Kansas and Kansas history. Salem Press
www.salempress.com
131 N. El Molino Ave., Suite 350, Pasadena, CA 91101; 800-221-1592/FAX 201-968-1411; csr@salempress.com
CONTACT Peter W. Tobey, VP Sales & Marketing
Salem Press is a reference book publisher focused on literary, social science, and historical reference designed for use in public, high school, and undergraduate libraries.
WHAT'S NEW In 2007, Salem introduces a new Masterplots series: “Christian Literature”; Great Lives from History: Notorious Lives appears, profiling figures from the merely controversial to the extremely negative; and a sweeping continuation of its historical series, covering the time frames 1900–40 and 1941–70 in eight definitive volumes. Sandhill Quilting Moving Pads, Supplies & Equipment
www.sandhillquilting.com
PO Box 145, Grants Mill Rd. & Walters Dr., Wallace, SC 29596; 800-228-1962/843-537-3661/FAX 843-537-6082; sandhilquilt@shtc.net
CONTACT George Walters Jr.
U.S. manuafacturer of quilted furniture moving pads, custom fitted covers, library moving equipment, packaging supplies, and warehouse-van-loading dock material handling equipment. Sandia Imaging
www.sandiaimaging.com
2001 E. Randol Mill Rd., Suite 109, Arlington, TX 76011; 800-609-8188/817-649-3222/FAX 817-649-3301; astorey@sandiaimaging.com
CONTACT Aude Storey
From rapid turn-around to outstanding service, see for yourself how plastic cards from Sandia Imaging will meet and exceed your expectations. Scandinavian Design, Inc.
www.scandinaviandesigninc.com
347 Fifth Ave., Suite 1009, New York, NY 10016; 212-684-7931; info@scandinaviandesigninc.com
CONTACT Marie Brannvall or Celia Woodley
For the past 50 years, we have been importing classical, contemporary furniture from Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. We represent 25 factories manufacturing the best furniture designers of this period. The Scarecrow Press, Inc.
The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
www.scarecrowpress.com
4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200, Lanham, MD 20706; 800-462-6420/301-459-3366/FAX 800-338-4550/FAX 301-429-5748; jhughes@scarecrowpress.com
CONTACT Jared Hughes, Marketing Coord.
Scarecrow Press publishes scholarly bibliographies, historical dictionaries, library science monographs, and reference works in the humanities, particularly music and film.
WHAT'S NEW! For 2007, Scarecrow Press will be releasing its first electronic product: Orchestral Music Online, a database of its all-time best-selling book. Expanding upon the 6400 entries and almost 900 composers found in the fourth edition of Orchestral Music, this database is the definitive sourcebook for planning orchestral programs. SCB Distributors
www.scbdistributors.com
15608 S. New Century Dr., Gardena, CA 90248-2129; 800-729-6423/310-532-9400/FAX 310-532-7001; info@scbdistributors.com
CONTACT Gabriel Wilmoth, Sales & Marketing Mgr.
SCB Distributors is a full-service distributor to the bookstore and library markets. We sell 4000 titles from 120 publishers in all genres.Scenarios USA
www.scenariosusa.org
80 Hanson Pl., Suite 305, Brooklyn, NY 11217; 866-414-1044/718-230-5125/FAX 718-230-4381; jacob@scenariosusa.org
CONTACT Jacob Swiss
Scenarios USA partners teen writers with Hollywood filmmakers to make award winning short films about issues like peer pressure, sexual health, self-esteem, friendship, and commitment.ScholarlyStats
MPS Technologies
www.scholarlystats.com
Davenport Bldg., 25 First St., Suite 104, Cambridge, MA 02141; 617-475-9239; scholarlystats@mpstechnologies.com
CONTACT Mary Etta Burt
ScholarlyStats collects, standardizes and consolidates journal and database usage statistics into a single portal, helping libraries to provide a better selection of content to users.Scholastic Library Publishing
www.scholastic.com/librarypublishing
90 Old Sherman Trnpk., Danbury, CT 06816; 800-621-1115/FAX 866-783-4361; slpservice@scholasticlibrary.com
CONTACT Customer Svc.
Scholastic Library Publishing is the leading print and online publisher of children's non-fiction and reference materials, which include products published under the prestigious imprints of Grolier, Children's Press®, Franklin Watts®, and Weston Woods titles directly to libraries.Scott Sign Systems, Inc.
www.scottsigns.com
7524 Commerce Pl., Sarasota, FL 34243; 800-237-9447; FAX 941-351-1787; mail@scottsigns.com
CONTACT Kathy Hannon
Manufacturer and supplier of letters, logos, graphics, and signs, including ADA-compliant signs featuring raised letters and Braille.Screenflex Portable Room Dividers
www.screenflex.com
585 Capital Dr., Lake Zurich, IL 60047; 800-553-0110/FAX 847-726-2990; information@screenflex.com
CONTACT Rich Maas, VP
Do you ever need versatile and flexible room dividers which set up easily in seconds? Seeing is believing. Please visit our web site. Thank you!Seedlings Braille Books for Children
www.seedlings.org
PO Box 51924, Livonia, MI 48151; 800-777-8552/FAX 734-427-8552; seedlink@aol.com
CONTACT Debra J. Bonde, Dir.
Seedlings Braille Books for Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the opportunity for literacy by providing low-cost children's literature in Braille.Sentry Technology Corp.
www.sentrytechnology.com
1881 Lakeland Ave., Ronkonkoma, NY 11779; 800-461-2803 x104/FAX 416-674-5075; libraries@sentrytechnology.com
CONTACT Lina Abilleira
Sentry Technology provides inventory management and security solutions, including RFID inventory management, patron self-check units, electromagnetic and radio frequency security systems, tags, and accessories.Sharp Electronics Corp., Professional Display Division
Sharp Corp.
www.sharplcd.com
Sharp Plaza, Mail Stop One, Mahwah, NJ 07430; 866-4-VISUAL/FAX 201-529-9636; prolcd@sharpusa.com
CONTACT Bruce Pollack, Assoc. Dir. Marketing
Sharp offers a full line of high quality portable and conference/classroom series projectors and large format professional LCD monitors for use in library applications.Showcases
www.showcases1.com
8570 Commerce St., #113, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920; 800-240-1850/ FAX 800-240-1851; showcases1@aol.com
CONTACT Monica Richard, Mgr.
Exclusive Loxy Safers and Shopguard Security Systems. Largest selection of protective packaging for your entire audiovisual department.Signore Locker Systems
Signore Inc.
www.signorelockersystems.com
55 Jefferson St., PO Box 1448, Ellicottville, NY 14731; 800-828-2808x170/ FAX 716-699-8025; rglosser@signorelockersystems.com
CONTACT Roy Glosser, VP
Coin and key operated lockers fabricated from painted or stainless steel. Custom sizes direct from the manufacturer. Coin collect or refund.SirsiDynix
www.sirsidynix.com
101 Washington St. SE, Huntsville, AL 35801; 800-917-4774/256-704-7000/FAX 256-704-7007; sales@sirsidynix.com
CONTACT Lebron Miles
SirsiDynix is the global leader in strategic technology solutions for libraries, serving 4000 clients and more than 20,000 library outlets throughout the world.SISU Home Entertainment, Inc.
www.sisuent.com
340 W. 39th St., 6th Flr., New York, NY 10018; 800-223-7478/212-947-7888/FAX 212-947-8388; sisu@sisuent.com
CONTACT Haim Scheininger
Leading supplier of Jewish/Israeli music on CDs and video on DVD/VHS. Titles include Israeli features, documentaries, instructional, family entertainment, and children's programs such as “Shalom Sesame” DVD series.Skipping Stones
www.skippingstones.org
PO Box 3939, Eugene, OR 97403; 541-342-4956; info@skippingstones.org
CONTACT Arun Toke
Skipping Stones is an international, multicultural magazine for grades 3–10. This award-winning, ecologically-aware, nonprofit bimonthly publishes writing and art by children and youth. In its 19th year. Subscriptions are $35/year. Back issues set of 80 magazines is $200.Small Press Distribution
www.spdbooks.org
1341 Seventh St., Berkeley, CA 94710; 510-524-1668x308/FAX 510-524-0852; brent@spdbooks.org
CONTACT Brent Cunningham
SPD, the only non-profit distributor in the United States, stocks poetry, fiction, and literary nonfiction from 400+ smaller, hard-to-find presses.Smith System
www.smithsystem.com
1714 E. 14th St., Plano, TX 75094; 800-328-1061/FAX 972-398-4051; furniture@smithsystem.com
CONTACT Molly Risdall
Smith System is a supplier of innovative classroom, computer and library furniture. For more information please visit our web site.SocialLearning.com
Northwest Media
www.socialLearning.com
326 W. 12th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401; 800-777-6636/FAX 541-343-0177; nwm@northwestmedia.com
CONTACT Susan Larson
Producers and distributors of innovative training resources for foster/adoptive parenting and life skills for teens. Softlink
www.softlinkint.com
5482 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1540, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 877-454-2725/323-525-1767/ FAX 310-943-2393; info@us.softlinkint.com
CONTACT Jennifer Grashaw
Softlink is a leading provider of integrated library automation and reference management software. Liberty3 is complete, integrated, web-based, and customizable. SQL or Concordance. ASP or Install.
WHAT'S NEW! Softlink is proud to announce the following: Liberty3 has a new interface—easier to use and more pleasing to the eye; Quest, our federated search tool; Syndetic's OPAC content enrichment integration; InfoNet, our network file indexing tool; LDAP and VPN capabilities; and e-Reference, our electronic reference desk and knowledgebase system.Sound-Craft Systems, Inc.
www.sound-craft.com
1584 Petit Jean Mtn. Rd., Morrilton, AR 72110; 800-643-8747/501-727-5476/FAX 501-727-5402; sales@sound-craft.com
CONTACT Bruce McCullough, Pres.
Sound-Craft Systems manufactures a wide range of presentation furniture including lecterns, multimedia furniture, rack enclosures, presentation desks, and custom furniture.Sounds True
www.soundstrue.com
413 S. Arthur Ave., Louisville, CO 80027; 888-303-9185/FAX 303-665-5292; sales@soundstrue.com
CONTACT Diana Blevins
Sounds True is a multi-media publisher of books, music, DVDs, interactive learning kits, and spoken word audio that embraces the world's major spiritual traditions.Spacesaver Corp.
www.spacesaver.com
1450 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538; 800-492-3434/FAX 920-563-2702; ssc@spacesaver.com
CONTACT Brandy Smith
Regardless of their size, weight, or shape, virtually any type and variety of material can be stored using a Spacesaver High-Density Mobile Storage System.Spartan International Corp.
PO Box 186, Sparta, NJ 07871; 973-383-8558/FAX 973-383-0663
CONTACT Albert Fried, VP
Manufacturer of Book Butler Reading Stand. Holds heavy books for physically challenged, frees hands for computer use and note taking. Promotes correct reading posture.Special Libraries Cataloguing, Inc.
www.slc.bc.ca
4493 Lindholm Rd., Victoria, BC V9C 3Y1, Canada; 250-474-3361/FAX 250-474-3362; mac@slc.bc.ca
CONTACT J. McRee Elrod, Dir.
SLC provides AACR2/MARC21 records on disc or via ftp for OPACs, based on photocopied or scanned title pages. Prices start at $6 per title.Spectrum Industries, Inc.
www.spectrumfurniture.com
1600 Johnson St., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729; 800-235-1262/715-723-6780/ FAX 800-335-0473; spectrum@spectrumfurniture.com
CONTACT Scott Dorn
Manufacturer of laptop storage carts, instructional media lecterns, student workstations, training desks, seating, computer lab, cad, flat-panel, and office furniture. Innovative designs will allow you to create the best training environment possible.Springer
Springer Science & Business Media
www.springer.com
233 Spring St., New York, NY 10013; 212-460-1501/FAX 212-460-1595; libraryrelations@springer.com
CONTACT George Scotti
Springer is one of the leading international scientific publishing companies, publishing over 1250 journals and more than 2000 new books. Visit our web site today.Standard Change-Makers, Inc.
www.standardchange.com
3130 N. Mitthoffer Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46235; 800-968-6955; 317-899-6966/FAX 317-899-6977; sales@standardchange.com
CONTACT Mike Coons
Established in 1955, Standard Change-Makers has been manufacturing the most complete line of bill and coin change machines for your copier and vending needs.Staplex Electric Stapler Division
www.staplex.com
777 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232; 800-221-0822/718-768-3333/FAX 718-965-0750; info@staplex.com
CONTACT Doug Butler, Sales Mgr.
Manufacturer of electric staples for up to 100 sheets of paper. Line includes flat, multihead, saddle, and long-reach models. Made in the United States.Sterling
www.sterlingpublishing.com
387 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10016; 212-532-7160/FAX 212-532-5415; library@sterlingpub.com
CONTACT Chris Vaccari, Dir. of Library Marketing
Sterling is a leading publisher of nonfiction titles in the categories of crafts, food and wine, gardening, home design, photography, and woodworking.StoreSmart
Visual Horizons
www.storesmart.com
180 Metro Park, Rochester, NY 14623; 800-424-1011/585-424-5313/FAX 585-424-5313; reenie@storesmart.com
CONTACT Reenie Feingold, Pres.
Our wide variety of products can answer all your storage, filing, and organizational needs. More than 5000 sizes! We make custom sizes and imprints, too.Storewall, LLC
www.storewall.com
4119 W. Green Tree Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53209; 866-889-2502/414-434-1620/FAX 414-434-1621; info@storewall.com
CONTACT Carl Landgren, Marketing
Our wall panel for storage, organization, and display is great for heavy-duty and high-abuse applications. Easy to install. Compatible with slatwall accessories.Strategic Information Management Services
www.strategicinformation.com
804 Claire View Dr., DeSoto, TX 75115; 214-402-5130; richardwayne@strategicinformation.com
CONTACT Richard Wayne, Pres.
Strategic Information Management Services provides consulting service that help libraries with strategic planning and technology planning and implementation.Sunrise Packaging Incorporated
www.sunpack.com
9937 Goodhue St. NE, Blaine, MN 55449; 800-634-8160/763-785-2505/FAX 763-785-2210; sales@sunpack.com
CONTACT Thea Melillo
U.S.-made heavy-duty replacement media packaging for CD, DVD, audiocassette, and VHS programs. Album and binder capacities of 1 to 30 with literature.Surpass Software
www.surpasssoftware.com
517 Oothcalooga St., Suite C, Calhoun, GA 30701; 877-625-2657/706-625-5399/FAX 706-625-5399; info@surpasssoftware.com
Surpass provides automation solutions for centralized installations, individual libraries, and small libraries. Surpass Copycat z39.50 cataloging software works with all automation systems.Swets Information Services
Royal Swets & Zeitlinger
www.swets.com
160 Ninth Ave., Runnemede, NJ 08078; 800-645-6595/856-312-2690/FAX 856-312-2000; info@us.swets.com
CONTACT Shawn Herman, Marketing Communications Specialist
With over 100 continuous years of business experience, Swets Information Services is the premier partner for the acquisition, access, and management of your scholarly, business, and professional information.Swivelier
www.swivelier.com
600 Bradley Hill Rd., Blauvelt, NY 10913; 845-353-1455/FAX 845-353-1512; info@swivelier.com
CONTACT Michael Schwartz, Pres.
Adjustable lighting for stores, displays, exhibits: halogen, metal halide, low voltage screw-in light converters. Extenders convert rigid downlight into adjustable spotlight. Track lighting. Portable clamp-on lights.
TT & G ID Systems, Inc.
www.tgidsys.com
712 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104; 800-873-0045/FAX 817-336-0243; bobby@tgidsys.com
CONTACT Bobby Mays, VP
Digital photo ID systems with barcode and magnetic stripe capabilities. Various levels of software and printers are available to match your needs. Use photo I.D.s as library cards, lunchroom cards, and for textbook tracking. Supplies include badge reels, neck lanyards, strap clips, badgeholders, and much more.Talk-A-Phone Co.
www.talkaphone.com
5013 N. Kedcie, Chicago, IL 60625; 773-539-1100/FAX 773-539-1241; info@talkaphone.com
CONTACT Jerry Nussbaum
Talk-A-Phone manufactures ADA compliant emergency phone systems and intercom systems for a variety of security applications.Tantor Media
www.tantor.com
114 Mill Rock Rd. E., Old Saybrook, CT 06475; 877-782-7867x32/FAX 888-395-1154; russell@tantor.com
CONTACT Russell W. Hyde
Over 300 bestsellers and classics on unabridged audio. All titles are available on CD and MP3-CD and will always be in print. Tantor offers library editions with free CD replacements; library discounts up to 30 percent, and free shipping. Titles are also available through major distributors.
WHAT'S NEW! Tantor now has a dedicated library department, handling direct sales to libraries, and has developed a new standing order policy…sign up, and receive a 50 percent discount off your first order. Also, Tantor is now publishing over 20 exclusive titles a month! Visit www.tantor.com/libraries.asp for a complete online catalog, audio samples, and library program details. Downloads coming soon. Call toll-free to speak with a representative and request a free catalog.Taped Editions, Inc.
www.tapededitions.com
5160 E. 65th St., #115, Indianapolis, IN 46220; 800-850-1701/317-849-1700/FAX 317-849-9773; sales@tapededitions.com
CONTACT Carol Tully, Pres.
Sales and leasing of audiobook collections. Sales of audiobooks supplies.Chip Taylor Communications
www.chiptaylor.com
2 E. View Dr., Derry, NH 03038; 800-876-CHIP/603-434-9262/FAX 603-432-2723; chip.taylor@chiptaylor.com
CONTACT Chip Taylor, Pres.
Producer and distributor of over 3000 exclusive DVDs, videos, and digital/streaming files with public performance rights, streaming and TV broadcast licensing.TeachingBooks.net
www.teachingbooks.net
313 W. Beltline Hwy., Suite 204, Madison, WI 53713; 800-596-0710/FAX 608-327-8010; nick@teachingbooks.net
CONTACT Nick Glass
TeachingBooks.net is an online collection of multimedia K–12 book and author resources designed to facilitate learning about and discussing books to inspire students to read and enjoy it.Tease Catalog
www.teasecatalog.com
8570 Commerce St., #113, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920; 800-416-0548/FAX 800-416-0549; teasecatalog@aol.com
CONTACT Monica Richard
Apparel and gifts for librarians, booklovers, and just plain ole fun people! Outrageous products for occupational humor, attitude, baby boomers, n' more.Tech Directions
Prakken Publications
www.techdirections.com
PO Box 8623, Ann Arbor, MI 48107; 734-975-2800/FAX 734-975-2787; vanessa@techdirections.com
CONTACT Vanessa Barlow, Circ. Mgr.
Tech Directions publishes a monthly (August–May) magazine for science and technology educators and library-award-winning history-of-technology books for a general audience.TechScan Corp.
www.techscancorp.com
85 2d Ave. SE, Suite G, New Brighton, MN 55112; 888-410-3030/651-636-3030/FAX 651-636-2950; support@techscancorp.com
CONTACT Alicia Sawyer, Product Mgr.
TechScan is a full-service provider of barcode scanners and auto-ID hardware solutions. We provide comprehensive support and have years of experience with library systems.Teckni-Corp., Ltd.
www.studentsafe.com
PO Box 866, Bettendorf, IA 52722; 563-650-5647/FAX 563-359-4671; patrickf@studentsafe.com
CONTACT Pat Flaherty, Pres.
Teckni Corp. provides educational video products, including a new series of “Mock-U-Mentaries” utilizing sarcasm and humor to deliver the teaching messages to students.Television Production Group, Inc.
www.integrity-matters.com
PO Box 7564, Macon, GA 31209; 800-250-8280/478-745-3779/FAX 478-745-5732; info@integrity-matters.com
CONTACT Teri McCook, Pres.
“Integrity Matters” is a video series that teaches elementary school children how to become people of integrity through learning and practicing basic moral values.Thomson Gale
The Thomson Corp.
www.gale.com
27500 Drake Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48331; 800-877-4253/ FAX 248-699-8004; gale.customerservice@thomson.com
CONTACT Vanessa Giancamilli Birch
Thomson Gale™ serves the world's information and education needs with vast and dynamic content pools, which are used in libraries, schools, and on the Internet.Thomson Healthcare
Thomson Corp.
www.PDR.net
Five Paragon Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645; 800-442-6657/201-358-7522/FAX 201-722-3878; linda.levine@thomson.com
CONTACT Linda Levine, Promotion Mgr.
Thomson PDR is the publisher of the Physicians' Desk Reference as well as several new titles including the ADA/PDR Guide to Dental Theraputics, 4th ed., and PDR Lab Advisor.
WHAT'S NEW! Three new titles: The ADA/PDR Guide to Dental Therapeutics, 4th ed., covers more than 3000 brand name and 100 generic drugs; The PDR Lab Advisor enables the busy healthcare professional to facilitate clinical decision making, saves time, and reduces the number of marginal, costly tests ordered; The Red Book Formulary Guide covers over 1100 commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and Prescription Benefit Management health plans for all 50 states. Publishes Feb. 2007.Thomson ResearchSoft
Thomson Scientific
www.thomsonresearchsoft.com
2141 Paldmar Airport Rd. #350, Carlsbad, CA 92011; 800-722-1227/760-438-5526/FAX 760-438-5573; rs.sales@thomson.com
Users worldwide depend on EndNote®, ProCite®, Reference Manager®, and EndNote Web™ to organize references and create bibliographies. Additional publishing tools include RefViz™ and sciPROOF™.3M Library Systems
3M
www.3m.com/library
3M Center, Building 225-4M-14, St. Paul, MN 55144; 800-328-0067/FAX 800-223-5563
CONTACT Joan Olseen, Marketing Communications Mgr.
3M provides security, productivity, and information management solutions that harness technology to enable a more human library, freeing librarians to spend more time helping people.TMC Furniture
www.tmcfurniture.com
119 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104; 734-622-0080/FAX 734-622-0088; tmc@tmcfurniture.com
CONTACT Joy Johnsen, Dir. Marketing & Sales
Designs and manufactures creative library furniture for adults and children including seating, tables, carrels, and shelving.TMQ, Inc.
www.marcofquality.com
5880-A Highway AIA, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951; 800-560-6722; Tel/FAX 321-676-1904; tmq@marcofquality.com
CONTACT Deborah Fritz
TMQ provides MARC and cataloging training workshops; MARC Report and MARC Global (validation and find-and-replace software); union database cleanup; OCLC batchload project management.TMW Media Group
www.tmwmedia.com
2321 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291; 800-262-8862/FAX 310-574-0886; mb@tmwmedia.com
CONTACT Michael Bennett
TMW Media Group is one of the major producers and distributors of educational programs on DVDs and videos, featuring over 900 quality, multidimensional programs.TotaLibra™
Demco Library Services
www.totalibra.com
4810 Forest Run Rd., Madison, WI 53704; 800-243-0464/608-441-7092/FAX 800-747-7644; librarydesign@totalibra.com
CONTACT Trevor Taylor
TotaLibra works to provide architects, designers, and librarians access to a hand-picked range of internationally sourced furniture available exclusively through our dedicated library dealer network.
WHAT'S NEW! At TotaLibra we are constantly updating our portfolio of products to provide architects, designers, and librarians with the most unique and up-to-date furnishings. Our newest offering include MicroSlat Displays, Magnus Olesen Seating and Tables, e-sense and TechnoLink™ Technical Furniture. Visit our web site for a comprehensive listing of our offerings.TRACSYSTEMS, Inc.
www.tracsystems.com
4620 Sunbelt Dr., Suite 200, Addison, TX 75001; 800-583-TRAC/214-461-9855/FAX 214-461-9865; sales@tracsystems.com
CONTACT Jonathan Cave, Dir. of Sales
For over a quarter century, TRACSYSTEMS has offered print management/cost-recovery, and PC time management systems to libraries. Offering the best products and support in the industry.Transparent Office Products, LLC
www.transoffprod.com
2550 Haddonfield Rd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110; 856-488-5455/FAX 856-488-5411; sales@transoffprod.com
CONTACT Rick Brown, Operations Mgr.
Manufacturer of archive-safe document protectors and photo pages.TravelVideoStore.com
www.travelvideostore.com
5420 Boran Dr., Tampa, FL 33610; 800-288-5123/FAX 813-627-0334; customerservice@travelvideostore.com
CONTACT Don Wyatt, Pres.
More travel videos to more places! Exclusive distributor of travel-related DVDs. Library P.O.'s accepted. Over 6000 titles to choose from.T.R. Books
trbooks.com
822 N. Walnut Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130; 800-659-4710/FAX 830-625-2665; trbooks@trbooks.com
CONTACT Tom Hovestadt, VP
Founded in 1987 as a distributor of Spanish-language and bilingual books. Also representatives for Quality Books and Sentry Technology.Treasure Bay, Inc.
www.webothread.com
40 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, CA 94960; 800-476-6416/FAX 415-451-0108; customerservice@webothread.com
CONTACT Don Panec, Pres.
Treasure Bay publishes the “We Both Read” series of books, which are designed for “buddy reading” between a child and a parent or tutor. Parent/tutor reads the more complex text on the left-hand pages and children read the right-hand pages which are leveled for beginning readers. There are 35 titles available in fiction and nonfiction. Five reading levels, grades K–2.Triad Publishing
childrensworldbooks.com
8311 Brier Creek Pkwy., #105-115, Raleigh, NC 27617; 877-776-7426; info@triadpublishing.net
CONTACT R. Merritt
Triad Publishing publishes multicultural book and educational resource materials for young readers and educators. Includes the “New to the Planet” book series for juveniles.Tucker Library Interiors, LLC
www.tuckerlibraryinteriors.com
55 S. Commercial St., Manchester, NH 03101; 603-666-7030/FAX 603-666-7032; richard@tuckerlibraryinteriors.com
CONTACT Richard Tucker
Since 1978, Tucker Library Interiors has been providing libraries with specialized furniture and shelving systems. Offering space planning and interior design exclusive to library environments.
WHAT'S NEW! Tucker Library Interiors has dedicated sales representative and designers with expertise to provide you with a creative library furnishings and shelving package. Please visit our new, informative web site. We distribute these leading manufacturers: Worden, MJ Industries, TotaLibra, Elecompack, Big Cozy Books, Kingsley, Russ Bassett, Jasper Chair, Community, and Gressco.Tufnut Works
www.tufnut.com
PO Box 39, Tesuque, NM 87574; 800-227-0949/FAX 505-424-1956; tufnut@tufnut.com
CONTACT Roland Zinn or Sharon Chavez
Affordable theft protection for computer, AV, and office equipment is priced between $6 and $22. Ingenious systems are easily installed using patented Tufnut fasteners.
VVanguard ID Systems
www.vanguardid.com
1210 American Blvd., West Chester, PA 19380; 800-323-7432/610-719-0700/FAX 610-719-1800; marnie@vanguardid.com
CONTACT Marnie Masiello, Sales Admin.
Patron cards, key tags, and combos! Barcode and graphics protected under lamination. Adhesive label with matching barcode available on all our products. Label can be applied to patron application form—no transposition errors. Call for price quote and free samples.Vat19
www.vat19.com
11783 Borman Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146; 800-476-1991/314-569-1771/FAX 314-569-1909; sales@vat19.com
CONTACT Jamie Salvatori
Vat19 produces and sells award-winning special interest and educational video content on DVD.VenMill Industries
www.venmill.com
28 Town Forest Rd., Unit 1, Webster, MA 01570; 866-864-0210/508-640-0090/FAX 508-640-0091; sales@venmill.com
CONTACT Mike Zinkievich
VenMill manufactures repair machines for disc format optical media, from three-inch to DVD/CD/HD-DVD/game discs. Repair, maintain, and preserve all your DVD/CD/game discs effortlessly and indefinitely.Vernon Library Supplies, Inc.
vernlib.com
2851 Cole Ct., Norcross, GA 30071; 800-878-0253/FAX 800-466-1165; sales@verlib.com
CONTACT Shai Robkin, Pres.
Vernon Library Supplies manufactures and distributes supplies, equipment, and furniture that facilitate the operation of public, academic, and school libraries.Vide-O-Go/That's Infotainment!
www.videogo.com
206 Winding Ridge, Cary, NC 27518; 800-323-8433/919-363-7920/FAX 919-363-7921; videogo@aol.com
CONTACT Dean W. Stevens, Pres.
Packaged media distribution and services for the library and school market including VHS and DVD, spoken word audio, books, and music CDs.Visual Learning Co.
www.visuallearningco.com
25 Union St., Brandon, VT 05733; 800-453-8481/FAX 802-247-6951; sjerome@visuallearningco.com
CONTACT Stephanie Zak Jerome
Visual Learning Company produces quality, standards-based, core-curricular science videos and teacher's guides for elementary and middle school students, which teach life, earth, and physical science using beautiful imagery, graphics, and animations. Available in VHS, DVD, and MPEG-1 and -4 formats.VTLS, Inc.
www.vtls.com
1701 Kraft Dr., Blacksburg, VA 24060; 800-HOT-VTLS/FAX 540-557-1210; pillowr@vtls.com
CONTACT Robert Pillow
VTLS is a global company that creates library solutions including VIRTUA ILS, VTRAX RFID technology, and VITAL for digital libraries. We service a diverse customer base of more than 900 libraries in over 35 countries.
WWalker Display, Inc.
www.walkerdisplay.com
PO Box 16955, Duluth, MN 55816; 800-234-7614/FAX 888-695-4647; wdinc@walkerdisplay.com
CONTACT Richard E. Levey, Pres.
Life's all about change. So are we. The Walker systems frees you to explore all of your options. Rearrange your artwork with ease and speed. Embrace change!Franklin Watts
Scholastic Library Publishing
www.scholastic.com/librarypublishing
90 Old Sherman Trnpk., Danbury, CT 06816; 800-621-1115/FAX 866-783-4361; slpservice@scholasticlibrary.com
CONTACT Customer Svc.
For more than 50 years, the name Franklin Watts has meant the finest in nonfiction for intermediate-grade readers and young adults. Watts books provide a broad cultural and historical overview, stimulate curiosity, and encourage in-depth research and lively debate.
WHAT'S NEW! Three new series for today's young adults: “24/7: Science Behind the Scenes”; “Scholastic Choices”; and “Scholastic Classics.” Three new single titles for young adults: Does Everyone Have ADHD?: A Teen's Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment; On the Rocks: Teens and Alcohol; and When the Mirror Lies: Anorexia, Bulimia, and Other Eating Disorders.Charles Webb, Inc.
charleswebbcidesigns.com
470 Wildwood Ave., Woburn, MA 01801; 781-569-0444/FAX 781-569-0544
CONTACT John G. Gross, Pres.
Manufacturer and designer of solid wood furniture. Specializing in cherry, oak, and maple. Complete upholstery factory with everything upholstered from leather cubes to fully upholstered sofas.WebClarity Software, Inc.
www.webclarity.info
11 Victoria St., Suite 204, Barrie, ON L4N 6T3, Canada; 866-213-8880/705-792-6933/FAX 705-792-2718; sales@webclarity.info
CONTACT Allison Standen, VP Business Dev.
WebClarity's BookWhere accesses the largest collection of library and information databases in the world through one interface. Locate and retrieve MARC record source quickly with no per record cost. Try BookWhere Online if you prefer web-based services. Build bibliographies easily using BookWhere Academic. Edit MARC records with MARC Notepad quickly. High value, low-cost products; you owe it to your library to check us out.Wee Bee Music
www.weebeemusic.com
PO Box 18476, Boulder, CO 80308; 303-442-1238; suemusic@comcast.net
CONTACT Sue Schnitzer, Owner
Produces music CDs for early childhood; a Halloween CD for children ages 3–10; music CDs for summer reading themes, ages 3–10.Weston Woods Studios, Inc.
Scholastic, Inc.
www.scholastic.com/westonwoods
143 Main St., Norwalk, CT 06851; 800-243-5020/203-845-0197/FAX 203-845-0498; lcorra@scholastic.com
CONTACT Leigh Corra, Assoc. Producer/Marketing & Promotion
The most comprehensive collection of award-winning DVDs, book/read-along audio packages, and CD-ROMs based on outstanding children's picture books. Where books come alive!Wiggles N' Tunes, Inc.
www.wigglesntunes.com
316 Prospect Ave., #3C, Hackensack, NJ 07601; 800-444-0507/FAX 206-984-0418; carolyn@wigglesntunes.com
CONTACT Carolyn Zorn, Pres.
Publisher of award-winning children's music CDs and critically acclaimed early childhood music curriculum. Rave media reviews include School Library Journal's recommendation of all three CDs.
H.W. Wilson Co.
www.hwwilson.com
950 University Ave., Bronx, NY 10452; 800-367-6770/718-588-8400/FAX 800-590-1617/FAX 718-590-1617; custserv@hwwilson.com
CONTACT Customer Svc.
H.W. Wilson's quality databases, delivered on the powerful WilsonWeb system, brings users full text, abstracts, and indexing of thousands of journals. Biography databases provide information on 500,000 people, and the Standard Catalogs meet collection development needs. Art Museum Image Gallery offers art images from international art museums. Wilson print references consistently earn reviewers' praise.Windsor Leather Products
www.windsorleather.com
335-B Mt. Pleasant Ave., Mamaroneck, NY 10543; 914-381-2227; info@windsorleather.com
CONTACT Andrew Fleisch
Fine quality, custom designed, leather bookmarks. Minimum quantity is 200.Woodbine House
www.woodbinehouse.com
6510 Bells Mill Rd., Bethesda, MD 20817; 800-843-7323/FAX 301-897-5838; info@woodbinehouse.com
A trusted source since 1985 of books on disabilities for children, parents, and professionals. Titles on AD/HD, autism, Down syndrome, inclusion, special education, and more.The Worden Co.
www.wordencompany.com
199 E. 17th St., Holland, MI 49423; 800-748-0561/FAX 616-392-2542; info@wordencompany.com
CONTACT Robin Hendrick Lane, Marketing Mgr.
Worden combines our deep knowledge of the industry with time-honed skills and technology to create innovative, inviting solutions for learning spaces. In addition to a full spectrum of furniture collections (including tables, carrels, workstations, desks, shelving, and seating), Worden specializes in highly customized furniture solutions to meet client needs.Worldwide Books
Kraus Org., Ltd.
www.worldwide-artbooks.com
1001 W. Seneca St., Ithaca, NY 14850; 800-473-8146/607-272-9200/FAX 607-272-0239; info@worldwide-artbooks.com
CONTACT Mr. Kelly M. Fiske, Dir.
Supplying exhibition catalogs from museums and galleries worldwide, as well as American trade and university press books on art, architecture, photography, and design. Approval plans/firm orders.Write-On Pencils
www.writeonpencils.com
116 Tanglewood Trail, Louisville, KY 40223; 800-WRITE-ON/FAX 502-426-4973; sales@writeonpencils.com
CONTACT Richie Holbert, Pres.
Custom imprinted pencils for libraries and schools. Full-size or golf-size pencils imprinted with your message. Great prices and free shipping. Visit out web site for more information.Writer's AudioShop
www.writersaudio.com
1316 Overland Stage Rd., Dripping Springs, TX 78620; 800-889-7483/512-264-9210/FAX 512-264-7067; wrtaudshop@aol.com
CONTACT Elaine Davenport, Publisher
Writer's AudioShop publishes live recordings of the country's top writers teaching the ABC's (art, business, and craft) of writing. Also: “Texana & Folklore” series.
XXrefer
www.xreferplus.com
316 Stuart St., Suite 301, Boston, MA 02116; 877-426-5202/617-426-5202/FAX 617-426-3103; usasales@xrefer.com
CONTACT Jeffrey LaPlante, Sr. VP of Sales
Xrefer offers completely customizable online reference collections for libraries. Its Xreferplus services feature full-text, aggregated content from hundreds of reference books, with over two million entries. Combining content from multiple publishers with unique cross-referencing technology, Xrefereplus delivers authoritative answers fast.
YYBP Library Services
Baker & Taylor, Inc.
www.ybp.com
999 Maple St., Contoocook, NH 03229; 800-258-3774/603-746-3102/ FAX 603-746-5628; lgagnon@ybp.com
CONTACT Linda Gagnon
Supplier of monographs, collection management, and technical services to research libraries worldwide. Fast fulfillment, extensive title inventory, and GOBI, the leading bibliographic information database.Yoyo USA, Inc.
www.yoyousa.com
20326 NE 16th Pl., Miami, FL 33179; 800-YOYOUSA/305-652-1480/ FAX 305-652-1334; sales@yoyousa.com
CONTACT Luiscarlos Leaño
Yoyo USA is an independent publisher that produces and distributes a very attractive line of Spanish audiobooks in CD format; and Hispanic and universal literature.
ZZobel Book Service
PO Box 153, Clintondale, NY 12515; 845-883-9016; zobelbook@optonline.net
CONTACT Miriam Zobel
Mail order out-of-print bound, college-level scholarly books. Many subjects and out-of-print collectibles in several subjects.Zubal Books
www.zubal.com
2969 W. 25th St., Cleveland, OH 44113; FAX 216-241-6966; info@zubal.com
CONTACT Tom Zubal, Mgr.
Since 1961, the leader in scholarly book acquisition and placement. We buy and sell complete libraries and individual scholarly and rare books.
