[Publib] book inflation

[Lise Chlebanowski]

Mary Jo,

 

I have been working on a similar project and what has been clear to me is that our budget is not nearly affected by the increase in book prices as it is by the increase in media cost and processing. In particular, we are circulating more and more audio books that require purchasing special containers, etc. So, when I submit requests for more money for materials, I try to emphasize new technology in my request. I realize I'm not answering your original question about the inflation of books, but I hope it helps!

 

Lisë Chlebanowski

Library Manager

Avondale Public Library

328 W. Western Ave.

Avondale, AZ 85323

623-478-3105 W

623-478-3809 F

 

Now reading...How to Kill a Rock Star by Tiffanie DeBartolo

 

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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org [mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Mary Jo Torgeson
Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 2:47 PM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: [Publib] book inflation

 

I want to increase my materials budget but have not been able to find the inflation rate of books. I have not asked for an increase in materials for 2 years.  I thought about 4%.  Ideas about where I can look (asked a book vendor, researched in Expanded Academic and on web)?    I did find something on textbooks.  

 

What are others using?  Any ideas about inflation rate of databases?

 

Mary Jo Torgeson

Library Services Manager

Puyallup Public Library

324 So Meridian

Puyallup, WA  98371

253-841-5452

FAX 253-841-5483

 

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