Libraries: How Does Amazon Stack Up?

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Library Processing

Sign up to receive MARC records, media labels and book cover jackets

Amazon.com is pleased to partner with industry experts to provide cataloging options. MARC records, labels, and barcodes are available from Marcive or OCLC for items purchased from Amazon. Learn more or explore offerings below.


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OCLC: Use WorldCat Cataloging Partners

Receive MARC records for items purchased from Amazon and have your holdings automatically set in WorldCat. In addition, order customized spine and pocket labels that can be affixed at your library. If you are already cataloging with OCLC, you can sign up immediately. If not, learn more about OCLC's cataloging solutions.

MARCIVE: Easy, Economical MARC Records

Choose MARCIVE for cataloging and labels for your books, DVDs, and other purchases. If we do not have a full record from LC or other source, we create a brief record so you have 100% success. We apply authority control automatically to save you time. Learn more at MARCIVE.com.

Book Jacket Covers: Cover, Protect, and Preserve

Archival quality covers from Colibri Systems to protect books for long term use. The product Amazon utilizes is a 3.5 ml thick, non-toxic, acid-free polyethylene. Available for hardcover titles, $.50 per book.

Libraries: More Options for Easier Buying

• Bulk Shopper: Use this tool to upload a list of ASINs, ISBNs or UPCs. Sort by availability, designate quantity, and have items automatically added to your Amazon Shopping Cart.

• Bulk Power Search: This option can be used to search for books by description parameters, including subject, author, keyword, and publisher. The Advanced Search feature may also be helpful.

• Approval Slips: Create customized notifications based on broad subject or specific keywords to receive monthly e-mails about books that meet requested criteria.