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Books, Graphic Novels & Anime

At BWI we work with every possible publisher and imprint to provide the books your patrons want. We’ll make sure new, bestsellers and all the other books you order arrive at your library when you need them.

Comic Books Come of Age

With graphic novels morphing into silver screen blockbusters and anime clubs springing up in libraries across the nation, we’re constantly monitoring industry trends and developments to offer you the freshest and best materials available.

FollettBound Platinum℠ Books

We know all too well that some patrons are hard on books and they never seem to last, which is why we offer a wide variety of titles in FollettBound Platinum bindings. Prebound to strict standards, our FollettBound Platinum bindings are built to withstand repeated use and include our unconditional guarantee.

Redefining Audiobooks

Playaway<sup>®</sup> Digital Audiobooks

With Playaway® Digital Audiobooks patrons of all ages can listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever they want. There’s no need for special equipment or lengthy downloads—just plug in the earphones and press play.

MP3-CDs: An Entire Audiobook on a Single CD

MP3-CDs eliminate downloading so patrons can easily enjoy audiobooks on their iPods® and other MP3 players. Full-length audiobooks are contained on just one MP3-CD disc for easy transferring to iTunes® or Windows Media® Player.

These MP3-CDs eliminate the lengthy downloads of multiple CD discs for normal audiobooks. All it takes is one easy upload and you are ready to listen to an audiobook. BWI offers over 1,000 best-selling MP3-CD titles, all easily uploaded to your iPod or any other MP3 player.

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Digital Content – Databases & More…

Finding high-quality and cost-effective digital resources for your library can be a daunting task. BWI has done the homework for you, and we’re pleased to present great digital offerings like Teen Health & Wellness, Tumble Library.

Increase your ability to serve the information needs of your patrons 24/7 – available online and available to numerous patrons at once, digital databases provide a wealth of information to all of your library cardholders.

Early Childhood

BWI has age-appropriate books for babies and toddlers, as well as manipulatives, software and music to enhance your collection for your youngest patrons.

Because public libraries are the most accessible early learning resource centers, we’re continually updating our early childhood offerings so you can select from the latest and most innovative materials.

Enjoy the View

The Playaway View™: no DVDs to scratch, ideal for small hands and designed to withstand drops – the circulation–ready View comes preloaded with up to 6 hours of multiple videos and can go wherever kids go.

The content on Playaway View come from top child-focused studios like National Geographic, PBS Kids, Weston Woods, Sesame Street, TumbleBooks and Schlessinger Media.

Music, Movies & much more …

Audiovisual

BWI provides a quick and easy way to find and buy the most popular music from most any genre. Every week, we provide you with up-to-date lists of the hot titles on 15 Billboard charts.

Along with the latest music, we also track the hot upcoming DVD releases, the most popular children’s DVDs, and scour the industry journals to provide our library partners with the comprehensive DVD collection your patrons demand.

Customer Service

Our dedicated team is always at your service

I’m dedicated to helping you through each and every challenge you may face in your library.

eNewsletter

eNewsletterBWI’s eNewsletter offers library trends and selection information once a month, and our TitleTalk newsletter arrives in the mail with insights and recommendations from our professional librarians.

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