https://archive.li/h0v5M
"One of the largest distributors of print books for libraries is winding down
operations by the end of the year, a huge disruption to public libraries across
the country, some of which are warning their communities the shut down will
limit their ability to lend books.
“You might notice some delays as we (and more than 6,000 other libraries)
transition to new wholesalers,” the Jacksonville Public Library told its
community in a Facebook post. “We're keeping a close eye on things and doing
everything we can to minimize any wait times.”
The libraries that do business with the distributor learned about the shut down
earlier this month via Reddit.
Upon learning of her company’s closure, Jennifer Kennedy, a customer services
account manager with Baker & Taylor, broke the news on October 6 on r/Libraries
Reddit community.
“I just wanted the libraries to know,” Kennedy told 404 Media. “I didn’t want
them to be held hostage waiting for books that would never come. I respect them
too much for all this nonsense.”
Kennedy’s post prompted other current and former B&T employees to confirm the
announcement and express concern for the competitors about to be inundated with
requests from the libraries who would be scrambling for new suppliers."
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