What's Happening?
Follett Content has launched the Follett Street Date Program, a new service allowing public libraries to preorder high-demand adult book titles before their official release dates. This initiative comes in response to the closure of Baker & Taylor and aims
to meet the growing expectations of library patrons. The program ensures that titles are delivered ahead of release and held for circulation until the designated street date. Follett Content, traditionally known for serving school libraries, has expanded its catalog to include over 600,000 adult titles. CEO Britten Follett emphasized the importance of libraries being prepared to respond to titles gaining media momentum, ensuring reliability and affordability at scale.
Why It's Important?
The introduction of the Follett Street Date Program represents a significant shift in how libraries can manage their collections and meet patron demands. By allowing preorders, libraries can ensure they have popular titles available as soon as they are released, enhancing their service offerings and patron satisfaction. This move also positions Follett Content as a key player in the public library sector, expanding its influence beyond school libraries. The program could set a precedent for other library service providers, potentially leading to broader changes in how libraries acquire and manage new titles. Additionally, the potential expansion of the program to include children's books could further solidify Follett's role in the library services market.
