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Attention MHEC Members: Ingram Changes Effective 10/1/22


Due to increases in operating costs, effective October 1st, 2022, Ingram implemented the following changes to their shipping and discount structure: Ingram’s standard payment terms no longer include a 1% early pay discount. The current Trade discount of 47.5% will change to 46.5%. The hardcover trade (Adult & Juvenile) discount of 47.5% will change to 46.5% to accommodate the escalation of shipping costs denoted under freight terms. Due to the impact of rising oil prices, Ingram has instituted a $2.50 shipping and handling charge.

Current MHEC Discount Structure:

  • Hardcover Trade (Adult & Juvenile) ……………………………………….. 46.5%
  • Quality & Mass Market Paperbacks (Adult & Juvenile) ……………......... 39.0%
  • Graphic Novels ……………………………………………………………….. 30.0%
  • Prebound Books (San Val and Perfection Learning) …………………...... 30.0%
  • Library Binding Editions ……………………………………………………….24.0%
  • University Press Titles …………………………………………………………10.0%
  • Short Discounted/Non-Trade Titles* ……………………………………….... 3.0%
  • Net Titles, no service charge …………………………………………………. 0.0%
  • Spoken Word Audio CDs – Trade …………………………………………… 45.0%
  • Playaway ……………………………………………………………………….. 20.0%
  • DVDs /Blu-ray ………………………………………………………………….. 31.0%
  • Music CDs ……………………………………………………………………… 28.0%
  • Video (Computer) Games (Wii, Xbox, etc.) ……………………………….... 5.0%
  • Continuation Account- Trade Editions ……………………………………..... 43.0%
  • Continuation Account- Non-Trade/Short Discounts* ………………............ 3.0%

Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please contact Ryan Kidder at: rkidder@mhec.net

New Contract Announcement

The MHEC and the MLS have worked together to address many of the new technologies available to libraries by procuring the L54 Library Digital Technologies contract. With the growth and expansion of “maker spaces,” where community members gather to learn and develop skills that are impractical to learn via the Internet, such as how to use a sewing machine or a 3D printer, training and citizenship, and apps that make using the library easier, the focus of the library remains on public adaptation and learning. The MHEC and the MLS have put together 18 of these new digital technologies leaders with discounts ranging from 5% to 55% off their regular pricing to support the libraries in becoming a more digital community. From maker space technologies to museum passes, the MHEC and the MLS are committed to helping all libraries, large and small to move forward and integrate the seasoned and well-worn path with the new road ahead. 


Here are the suppliers offering discounts to New England libraries: Click here (You will need your username & password to access this information) for more information
Technology Education Concepts, Inc.
NEDi, LLC
Pronunciator LLC
Niche Academy
Scholastic Library Publishing, Inc
BiblioLabs
Findaway
Demco
Image Access, Inc dba Digital Library Systems Group
Plymouth Rocket, Inc
Capira Technologies, LLC
For Your Student, Inc. DBA Eduporium
Simply Analytics, Inc
Carahsoft Technology Corp
Zoobean
Envision Ware, Inc
Cavendish Square Publishing LLC
The Rosen Publishing Group Inc

MHEC/MLS Contract News

We are happy to announce that the new L52 - Library: Print Subscription Management has been awarded to WT Cox Information Services.  This new contract began on January 1, 2017.  Main Contact information for WT Cox:  Debra M. Knox, (800) 571-9554 x 215 or by email at dknox@wtcox.com

 

We are happy to announce that the new contract, MHEC L53 - Library Equipment, Software & Service contract is now available.  This contact began on 2/1/16! 

The awarded vendors are:

BayScan Technologies

Bibliotheca ITG, LLC dba Bibliotheca

Donnegan Systems Inc.

Lyngsoe System Inc.

Re-Stream Inc.

Tech Logic

Whalley Computer Associates Inc

Please check this new contract out in further detail at:  http://private.mhec.net/pdf/L53.pdf.

Save More - Monthly Promotional Vendor Discounts

Throughout the year the MHEC will be encouraging our subscribed contractors to offer promotional discounts to our members for particular contracted commodities and services.  The MHEC will highlight and promote these discounts to membership through our monthly vendor showcase notices. 

Savings Over & Above Discounted Contract Pricing OFFERS ENDING SOON!

 

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MLS & MHEC Contact Information

MLS Contacts:

Shirley MacLean
(866) 627-7228 ext. 130
 
Betsy Meaden
(866) 627-7228 ext. 119

 

MHEC Contacts:

Ryan Kidder, Sr. Strategic Sourcing Mgr. PMP
(413) 992-2576
 
Rika Monzillo, Sr. Strategic Sourcing Mgr. MCPPO
(413) 992-2506