The CATS Team continuously works to bring information on new titles and trends, as well as details on our unique library solutions, to you via our TitleTalk program. Visit our videos archive to view all of our current TitleTalks and selection lists for easy ordering. For information about our forthcoming TitleTalks, both in person and virtual, subscribe to our CATS Meow newsletter and follow us on Facebook. We look forward to chatting books and helping you build a diverse and in demand collection.
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Reach out to your CATS Specialist to receive your special discount pricing and set up your Summer Reading Prize TS360 log in. EAST: Grace Larochelle, MLIS WEST: Sara Shepard, MLS
Browse the Summer Reading 2025 Catalog!
VOX Books combine outstanding picture books, chapter books, and non-fiction titles with audio recordings that capture children’s attention and make learning and literacy development fun. Learn More
Discover a world of engaging and educational content with Boundless for Kids and Teens. Our collection features a variety of books and resources designed to inspire young minds and foster a love for reading. Don’t miss out on these fantastic offerings! To learn more, reach out to your CATS specialist, Grace Larochelle for Eastern US accounts or Sara Shepard for Western US accounts.
ePopUp Library helps libraries improve their influence by sharing the library’s digital collection with innovative partners throughout your community. Strategically display your library QR code at partner sites such as airports, businesses and hotels, for instant access to digital content on any mobile phone, tablet or computer! Learn More
Customizable selection list options to build the ideal collections for your patrons. Learn More
Based on the proven Evidence Based Stock Management (EBSM®) methodology, collectionHQ (cHQ) provides action plans to help librarians develop and manage their collection, saving time and money, improving turnover and aligning the collection with local demand. What's more, collectionHQ is the only solution that works in conjunction with any ILS system so even if you change your ILS vendor, historic circulation is retained.
Evidence-based Selection Planning (ESP) brings the art of Baker & Taylor's collection development expertise together with the science of cHQ's data analytics to create a decision support system integrated with TitleSource 360™. ESP helps public libraries to select the right current and pre-published titles in the right quantities for their communities.
For current and complimentary CATS Selection lists, please visit TitleSource 360™> Browse> Selection Lists> where you'll find curations on ALA Youth Media Awards, Current Topics and Trends, Hot upcoming titles (Booking Ahead), and more, for quick and easy ordering.
Ships or notifies you about the newest title in a series or by popular authors of your choice. Select from popular and new standard order plans in print and digital formats.
Paw Prints Prebinds Updates (Monthly): Brings you announcements of the newest monthly sale promotion for our Guaranteed Library Binding program, a recap of existing promotions, a preview of new series added to our Automatically Yours program, and contest information.
Drawn to Reading: Comprehensive guide to graphic novels, including trends, new releases, and best-sellers.
Growing Minds: Published 10 times a year, each issue of Growing Minds contains special collections that cover a variety of subjects of interest for Children & Teens.
STEAM Ahead: Presents titles that align with and support the classroom curriculum, including elements of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
CATS Meow Newsletter: The monthly eNewsletter for Children's and Young Adult Public Librarians. Each issue features news and tips related to collection development, programming, Baker & Taylor services, and publisher/industry news.
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Helps you bring in books when they're hot and return them when they're not. Whether its to manage inventory on high-demand titles or during special instances (book clubs) and times of year like (summer reading) our leasing program provides a clean and easy solution. Learn More
Accessing digital content has never been easier. With thousands of multi-language titles and unlimited access to 7,000+ premium newspapers and magazines, representing 120 countries and 60 languages, your patrons, students, and faculty can become a part of a global community of information and inspiration. Learn More
Ignite imaginations of all ages with Comics Plus, the premier digital comics platform designed exclusively for libraries. With a vast collection of over thousands of titles and growing, we bring the thrilling world of comics right to your patrons' fingertips. Learn More