Vendor Partnerships

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METRO is a resource helping to connect libraries with vendors who meet many important library needs. Each year, METRO works with vendors that specialize in supporting library operations in areas that include delivery, digitization, and consortial database buying. In addition, METRO has negotiated discount packages with many industry vendors. Inclusion as a METRO vendor partner does not constitute an endorsement by METRO or METRO staff.

METRO’s vendor partners bring you the following member discounts:

Backstage Library Works:

Receive a 5% discount on all Backstage digitization and microfilming products, including:
   - Text Conversion and Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
   - Metadata Creation
   - Collection Build and Data Upload into Digital Asset Management Programs (CONTENTdm)
Costing will be done on a project-by-project basis. Contact Account Representative, Marian Carney to initiate a needs assessment at: mcarney@bslw.com or 800 391 5210.

Baker and Taylor:

up to 40% off hardcover and paperback fiction and non-fiction titles and audio books from this global information and entertainment services company. Members can also take advantage of standard cataloging and processing services through Baker and Taylor. Your order will include free shipping. Terms of this discount are not automatic, so please email for more details..

Better World Books:

Take 10% off any purchase of 2 or more books, either new or used, from their inventory of 3 million books. All books are shipped free of charge. Books available under BWB's Marketplace feature are not eligible for this discount. Please email METRO for more information and the discount code to use when ordering.

Bridgeman Education:

Bridgeman Education is the educational branch of The Bridgeman Art Library. With over 370,000 images from museums, galleries, private collections and contemporary artists, all copyright cleared for educational use, the Bridgeman Education image database gives you access to the visual culture of every civilization and every period from Prehistory to the present day across continents and civilizations. METRO members take 10% discount off base subscription fees. Please contact Kajette Bloomfield kajette.bloomfield@bridgemanart.com for pricing. Free two-week trial access available.

Budget Library Supplies:

Receive a 10% discount off website prices when you place your first order. If you decide to place subsequent orders with Budget, you’ll receive the same 10% discount unless you’re ordering Gressco Furniture and/or Original 3M Security Strips. Discounts on these specific items are only good for your first order. Please email for more details..

Drexel University Online:

You and your family members are entitled to receive a 20% tuition reduction on library science programs at Drexel Online. Ranked among “America’s BEST Colleges” by U.S.News & World Report, Drexel offers both academic excellence and online convenience. Visit Drexel's METRO page for more information and to apply online at no cost. Advance your education with Drexel Online and start benefiting today. Details.

Gaylord:

Save 18% on library and archival supplies and 10% on security supplies, plus free shipping on supply and archival orders over $100. Furniture orders are also discounted, 20% for Gaylord brand furniture and 25% on Gaylord brand steel shelving. Some restrictions apply, so please email METRO for details and ordering instructions. Please email for more details.

Highsmith:

15% discount—plus free shipping and handling—on hundreds of stock items from this leading library-supply company. Member discounts apply to stock items from both the Highsmith and Upstart catalogs. METRO members can also get an 11% discount on items shipped directly from the manufacturer, with shipping and handling charges prepaid and added to your invoice. Minimum order requirement is $25. Please email for more details.

MOTOR Online:

10% discount on Premium Subscription. Named a "Cool Tool" by Library Journal, MOTOR tracks titles featured on television, radio, newspapers and magazines. The MOTOR subscription includes a daily e-newsletter detailing book, music, and DVD titles featured on nationally broadcast media. MOTOR Online's archive expands to include greater detail and tracks titles in 50 newspapers and magazines. Please email for more details.

Neal Schuman Professional Education Network (NS PEN):

10% discount on online workshops and seminars on library topics presented by the most innovative library professionals in the field. These hour-long programs are timely, thought provoking, and easy to access. NS PEN will offer a fresh schedule of 50+ programs each spring and fall. The 10% discount applies if you register more than three weeks in advance; the discount rate goes to 5% if you register less than 21 days before a given workshop. See the list of courses. Please email for more details.

Neal-Schuman Publishers:

10% discount on all books. Neal-Schuman’s reference books and how-to-do-it manuals for librarians, educators, researchers, and information professionals are perennial favorites among METRO members. Please email for more details.

Portico:

5% discount on services. The Portico service offers a permanent archive of electronic scholarly journals, thereby providing protection against the potential loss of access to e-literature integral to a library's collection. Please email for more details.

Tell Me More:

30% off when you purchase the Tell Me More language learning solution. Tell Me More is an advanced language learning training program supporting nine languages, available in multiple formats and focused on speaking, comprehension, reading and writing. For pricing details, contact METRO or Michael Zitar of Tell Me More at michael.zitar@tellmemore.com. Michael also leads online product demos, contact him for more information. METRO members can take advantage of this discount offer by asking for the METRO member discount.

Text a Librarian:

Waived $199 set-up fee. Text a Librarian is an easy, organized and efficient text message reference service that enables libraries to engage with patrons on their mobile devices. There is no hardware to install, no software to download and no phone required. To take advantage of this offer,contact Text A Librarian and ask for the METRO member discount.

University Products: The Archival Company:

10% discount on all high-quality library and archival supplies. Please email for more details

VenMill Industries:

Receive 25% off all purchases of disc repair machines, equipment, supplies and accessories as well as the in-house repair service. To order or for more information contact Jessica Cormier at sales@venmill.com or visit their website at www.venmill.com. Mention the METRO member discount when you place your order.

YourLibrarySite.com:

Discounted subscription levels or 10% off on website development. Click here for more details.