Re: Video game vendors

From: Tricia Karlin <tkarlin_at_LAWRENCE.LIB.KS.US>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:26:27 -0500
To: ACQNET_at_LISTS.CLIR.ORG
Our Ingram sales rep has noted that they do supply video games, but I think
we had trouble with fulfillment rates, so we went back to Amazon.  However,
that's been awhile, so you might check into it.

Ingram is our primary book vendor, and they are great for that format.

Tricia

*Tricia Karlin*
she/her/hers
*Collections + Technology Manager*
Lawrence Public Library
707 Vermont St.
Lawrence, KS 66044
785-843-3833 x.109


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> Date:    Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:09:49 +0000
> From:    Pete Boll <pete.boll_at_WISC.EDU>
> Subject: Video game vendors
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> Hello,
>
> We're looking for a good source vendor for popular video games for
> platforms such as Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and XBOX. Other than
> Amazon I'm not finding much available, especially vendors who will ship and
> bill and honor our sales tax exemption. Any suggestions are much
> appreciated.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Pete
>
> Pete Boll
> Head, Monograph Acquisitions
> Acquisitions Department
> University of Wisconsin-Madison
> 330 Memorial Library
> 728 State Street
> Madison, WI 53706
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> Date:    Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:20:28 -0700
> From:    Jim Flury <jflury_at_TLN.LIB.MI.US>
> Subject: Re: Video game vendors
>
> Good Afternoon,
>
> We have utilized [ https://crimsoninc.com/ | https://crimsoninc.com/ ]
> with great success.
>
> Hope this helps...
>
> Jim Flury
> Technical Services Manager
> The Library Network
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> Subject: Video game vendors
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> We’re looking for a good source vendor for popular video games for
> platforms such as Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and XBOX. Other than
> Amazon I’m not finding much available, especially vendors who will ship and
> bill and honor our sales tax exemption. Any suggestions are much
> appreciated.
>
>
>
> Thank you!
>
>
>
> Pete
>
>
>
> Pete Boll
>
> Head, Monograph Acquisitions
>
> Acquisitions Department
>
> University of Wisconsin-Madison
>
> 330 Memorial Library
>
> 728 State Street
>
> Madison, WI 53706
>
>
>
> Working From Home: Mon and Fri
>
> Working On-Site: Tue, Wed, Thu
>
>
>
> 608-215-9386 cell
>
>
>
> 608-262-0892 office
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> 608-262-4861 fax
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> [ mailto:Pete.boll_at_wisc.edu | Pete.boll_at_wisc.edu ]
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> From:    Core-CE Announce <alcts.ce.announce_at_GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Core Classroom Event: Conversations Worth Having for Library
> Leaders
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> Core Classroom Event: Conversations Worth Having for Library Leaders
>
> Dates: Mondays in April, 2022: April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2022
>
> This two-session Core classroom event will be held on both of the above
> dates for an hour and a half starting at 11 am Pacific, noon Mountain, 1 pm
> Central, and 2 pm Eastern time.
>
> Description: Communication remains the top issue for organizations, teams,
> and relationships, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Join Core:
> Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures this April for the second Core
> Classroom, "Conversations Worth Having for Library Leaders". In this
> workshop, attendees will learn and apply two simple communication practices
> to strengthen connection, ignite creativity and engage others in meaningful
> conversation, even in tough situations. Weekly sessions include "The Power
> of Conversation", "The Art of Asking Questions", "Intentional Framing" and
> "Step up to Feedback". Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be
> able to use generative questions to shift the dynamics of personal and
> workplace communication problems, experience flipping negative
> conversations to conversations worth having, and be able to use effective
> feedback strategies with common workplace situations.
>
> Learning Outcomes:
>
> At the end of this course, participants will:
>
>      Use generative questions to shift the dynamics of personal and
> workplace communication
>
> problems.
>
>      Experience flipping negative conversations to conversations worth
> having
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>     Use effective feedback strategies with common workplace situations.
>
>
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> Format
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> Students receive login instructions one week prior to the classroom start
> date.  Students have 24/7 access to the class site for the duration of the
> class, and aside from assignment deadlines, the work can be completed at
> their own pace.  Presenters will have office hours to provide guidance and
> feedback as students work their way through the material.  The following
> list of live virtual discussion sessions, moderated by the presenters are
> the only live class events that students are asked to attend:
>
> ·      Monday, April 4, 1:00pm – 2:30pm Central Time
>
> ·       Monday, April 11, 1:00pm – 2:30pm Central Time
>
> ·       Monday April 18, 1:00pm – 2:30pm Central Time
>
> ·       Monday, April 25, 1:00pm – 2:30pm Central Time
>
> Presenter:
>
> Michelle Bradley is a Certified “Conversations Worth Having Trainer
> <https://conversationsworthhaving.today/certified-cwh-trainers/>”.  She is
> also a certified Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator through the Center for
> Appreciative Inquiry
> <https://www.centerforappreciativeinquiry.net/directory/mbradley/> and
> holds a certificate in Creating Positive Change from the Change Lab, as
> well as a certificate in Creating Wellbeing and PERMAH Survey Accreditation
> from the Wellbeing Lab. She has more than 25 years of professional
> experience in libraries working in various capacities, including as a
> public library director and as the Manager for Engagement, Consulting and
> Training with the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services.  She is
> currently the Director of Consulting at OhioNet. Michelle’s educational
> background includes a B.A. in Advertising from Purdue University, a
> Master’s in Library Science from Indiana University, and a Graduate
> Certificate in Public Management from IUPUI’s School of Public and
> Environmental Affairs.
>
> *****************
>
>
>
> Registration Fees:  ALA members $188.10; Non Member Price: $209.00;
> Division Member Price: $165.11;
>
> Student Price: $188.10
>
>
> For additional information and access to the registration link, please go
> to the following website:
>
> https://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2022/03/core-classroom-conversations-worth-having-library-leaders
>
> Core classrooms are recorded.  Registration includes unlimited access to
> these recordings.
>
> For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling
> 1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration_at_ala.org
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> For all other questions or comments related to the webinars or classrooms,
> please contact Tom Ferren, Core Program Officer of Professional
> Development, tferren_at_ala.org.
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> Date:    Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:14:47 -0400
> From:    David Isaak <isaakd_at_REED.EDU>
> Subject: Job Posting: Acquisitions Specialist at Reed College (Portland,
> Oregon)
>
> Reed College seeks an innovative and service-oriented Acquisitions
> Specialist to procure current and out-of-print materials, in all formats
> and languages. In this position, you will collaborate with a team of
> library specialists and subject librarians to support students and faculty
> engaged in research, inquiry, and coursework throughout the curriculum.
> Starting hourly rate for this position is $22.44 per hour. Applications
> will be considered as they are submitted so you are encouraged to apply
> early.
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> https://jobs.reed.edu/positions/2022/acquisitions-specialist.html.
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