Upcoming Webinars
New VOX Books for Your Library!
Join us as we dive into the next season of VOX Books! Our hosts, Grace Larochelle, Senior Manager of the CATS Team at Baker & Taylor and Margot Wallace, Publisher at Library Ideas, will showcase all of the exciting new titles and how to order them. VOX Books are the world's first audio books that live in print books! The permanently attached VOX Reader transforms an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read along. No need for computers, tablets, or CDs, children simply push a button to listen and read. Register Now!
Apr 9, 2025 - Read more
Summer Reading: YA Novels for Adult Readers
Join Sara Shepard, MLS and Western Sales Manager at Baker & Taylor, as we dive into YA novels that not only appeal to your teen patrons, but the adults as well! The titles in your collection don't need to be limited to one group. There are many ways to get the types of books that can appeal to more patrons. Let us help you get more for your money, while still getting the titles that your patrons will love! Sara Shepard will also discuss other ways to utilize the Summer Reading Prize Book list including 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, Book...
Apr 14, 2025 - Read more
Learn to Draw Webinar with Hope Larson
Join Hope Larson - the New York Times-bestselling, Eisner award-winning author and illustrator of numerous comics and graphic novels for younger readers - for a fun Summer Reading themed Learn to Draw Webinar! Hope's title - Very Bad at Math - is part of the 2025 Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Prize List! Register Here!
Jun 11, 2025 - Read more
Recent Webinars (view archive)
Empowering Libraries with collectionHQ, cHQlite, and DEI Analysis
Join us for a webinar tailored for Alberta libraries, where we'll explore the powerful tools collectionHQ, cHQlite, and DEI Analysis.Learn how these innovative platforms can help optimize your collection management, streamline decision-making, and ensure your library’s offerings are responsive to community needs. We have products that are affordable for nearly every library, and TAL members enjoy special pricing.Whether you’re looking to enhance your data-driven strategies or better understand your collection’s diversity, this session will equip you with the knowledge to make impactful, informed decisions for your library's future. Register Here!
Mar 25, 2025 - Read more
Academic Libraries in Transition: Navigating Book Acquisition Changes
As academic libraries face new challenges in sourcing books, finding reliable, comprehensive solutions for collection development is more important than ever. Join Baker & Taylor for an insightful webinar designed to help libraries navigate this transition smoothly and continue meeting the evolving needs of their students, faculty, and researchers.In this session, our experts will discuss: - Book acquisition options tailored for academic libraries - Streamlining collection development without compromising quality or access - Strategies for maintaining a balanced and comprehensive collection. Watch Here!
Feb 28, 2025 - Read more
Summer Reading 2025 Kick Off featuring CSLP!
Join Grace Larochelle, Director of CATS (Children's & Teen Services) and Dawn Krause Executive Director of CSLP to discuss the CSLP theme of 2025 Color Our World ™ and the Summer Reading Prize Book Program with Baker & Taylor. Dawn Krause embraces the joy of summer all year round - and with her MLIS from UT Austin and extensive experience consulting with libraries of all sizes and types in Texas and Kansas, she brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her role. Whether you're new to CSLP or a seasoned participant, this webinar offers valuable insights and inspiration for...
Feb 19, 2025 - Read more
CamCat Publishing's Spring Highlights!
We're thrilled to announce that CamCat Publishing is joining our Baker & Taylor family! From Fantasy to True Crime, CamCat has the hottest titles to enjoy. Since opening in 2019, CamCat has always believed in "books to live in", those books that you find yourself falling into and forgetting the world around you for a moment. Books that we lose ourselves in and can't seem to put down! Reading is all encompassing and sharing stories holds power. Our goal is to help you, or your library patrons find that next favorite book you can live in! Join us as we sit...
Feb 13, 2025 - Read more
Summer Reading 2025 Kick Off featuring iREAD!
Join Grace Larochelle, Director of Children & Teen Services (CATS) here at Baker & Taylor and Becca Boland, iREAD’s Content and Development Manager, to learn more about the books, programs and more available with the 2025 iREAD program, Level Up at your Library! As partners, Baker & Taylor and iREAD have joined forces and we’ll also discuss our themed titles on the Summer Prize book list! Watch Here!
Feb 5, 2025 - Read more
Empowering Families - A Conversation with ParentTV’s CEO for Libraries
Join us as we explore how ParentTV can empower the families in your community, with Founder and CEO Sam Jockel! ParentTV offers hundreds of on-demand videos with content designed to support those who care for children, from infancy through the teenage years. Experts featured on ParentTV are exactly that, childcare experts. Your library patrons will know that they can return to new ParentTV content repeatedly for trusted help and support. ParentTV is the perfect partner for libraries to not only reach but continuously engage with their caregiving population. Watch Now!
Jan 23, 2025 - Read more
Do Better with BTCat: Cataloging Made Easy
Join us as we give an in-depth look at what your cataloging could look like with BTCat! BTCat is a state-of-the-art library cataloging utility and database. Libraries deserve a reasonably priced, modern cataloging utility that provides efficient, easy to use features combined with strong, high-quality records coverage at the time of purchase. With over 50 years of experience providing shelf-ready processing and full cataloging records to over 400 libraries, Baker & Taylor is your source for a cataloging solution you can trust.Watch Now!
Dec 18, 2024 - Read more
Using VOX Books to Support Literacy in your Library!
Join us and Library Ideas to discuss how VOX Books can help support the literacy of your younger patrons! 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!Watch Now!
Dec 12, 2024 - Read more