Libraries that use the Innovative INNOPAC or Millennium systems can now utilize Innovative's electronic ordering to send BISAC purchase orders for books directly to EBSCO Book Services. This time-saving feature automatically sends the purchase orders to EBSCO via e-mail, where they are processed daily.

EBSCO Book Services offers competitive pricing for more than 2.5 million items including over 120,000 scientific, technical and medical books, popular books, music, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes and more. Distribution centers are located throughout the continental U.S., allowing for next-day delivery to most locations. EBSCO also offers additional discounts to customers who purchase bulk orders of more than 50 copies of the same title.

EBSCO Book Services has a team of dedicated customer service representatives who provide responsive follow up to inquiries from any end user. Current EBSCO Subscription Services customers can contact their nearest Regional Office to set up an account. Others who would like to set up an account can contact EBSCO Book Services at (800) 815-9627 or (800) 756-1561 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST or by e-mail at EBSfeedback@ebsco.com. Individuals may set up accounts online at www.ebscobooks.com.

Innovative Interfaces (www.iii.com) is a leader in providing Web-based automated library systems. Innovative's library automation systems are installed in thousands of libraries in 32 countries around the world. Innovative's completely integrated Millennium system supports the automation of traditional library functions such as cataloging, online public access catalog, circulation, acquisitions, serials control, interlibrary loan, materials booking and inventory control, as well as advanced capabilities such as real-time resource sharing (union catalog), universal searching, imaging, e-books, content linking, advanced search capabilities and other Web-based applications. Millennium also includes a suite of digital collections products: Electronic Resource Management for digital resource integration and license management; MetaSource, for digital object description, display and storage; and MAP (Millennium Access Plus) for Meta searching, linking, and authentication. The company is headquartered in Emeryville, Calif., with offices in Canada, France, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Kingdom.

Released: Nov. 12, 2002