Library Media Studies

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What is the State Bid Price List?

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It is a list of vendors who have contracted with the state to provide items at a specific price, usually much below the price for the same item from other vendors.



For Example, Valley Communications in Chicopee supplies all kinds of AV products including smart boards and bulbs.

http://www.valleycommunications.com/contracts/

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Where would you find the average prices for various kinds of books.

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School Library Journal publishes an article every year.

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Name two factors that are important when preparing a new budget.

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1. Historic budget figures -- so if you got a certain amount each year for the last ten years, you are likely to have the same amount again.

2. Budget imperatives for the district, for example, an overall 10% decrease or level-funded budgeting. You will be expected to pay attention to these when forming your budget.

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Name three vendors of books/library supplies that are well known.

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Any of these is correct.
http://www.thelibrarystore.com/
http://www.brodart.com/
http://www.gaylord.com/
http://www.demco.com/
http://www.highsmith.com/
http://www.btol.com/
http://www.follett.com

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What is the general range of increase in the price of books between 2012 and 2013
1. Between $5 and $10
2. Between $10 and $15
3. Hardly any change

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3. Hardly any change

Copy and paste this link to see the chart
http://www.slj.com/2013/06/research/sljs-average-book-prices-2013/#

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Where are most librarians finding the funds for e-book purchase?
1. Special requests for additions to budget
2. Consortium based access at no cost
3. Support from grants and parent groups who see the importance of this new resource

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2. Consortium based access at no cost
Copy and paste this link to read the whole article.
http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2014/01/k-12/slj-survey-ebook-usage-school-libraries-seen-rising-slowly/