'1stReads' Program Aims to Improve Book Donations and Processes.

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  • Author(s): Coffman, Steve
  • Source:
    Computers in Libraries. Sep2006, Vol. 26 Issue 8, p10-14. 5p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      BOOK donations; LIBRARY contributions; LIBRARY acquisitions; GIFTS; ELECTRONIC commerce
    • Subject Terms:
      UNITED States
    • Abstract:
      The article provides information on the 1stReads book donation program in the U.S. Libraries create a list specifying the exact titles and quantities of the books it would like to have donated through 1stReads. In addition to deep discounts, there are a number of other financial incentives that help make 1stReads even more attractive to prospective donors. 1stReads is built on BookSite, an electronic commerce platform designed specifically to make it easy for independent bookstores to set up online operations quickly and inexpensively. INSET: Pri¢ing $trategies.