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A 200-year-old book distributor, Baker & Taylor, is closing, disrupting U.S. library supply chains and forcing a costly, slow shift to a new provider.
Baker & Taylor, a 200-year-old book distributor, is closing, disrupting supply chains for thousands of U.S. public libraries that relied on it for books, labels, and lamination services.
The closure, following financial struggles and a failed merger with ReaderLink, has forced libraries to switch to competitor Ingram Content Group, causing delays in receiving new print releases.
The transition is complex and time-consuming, potentially increasing reliance on costly e-book leases with limited checkouts.
This development adds to existing challenges including funding threats, political pressure on book availability, and staffing shortages, raising concerns about long-term access to physical books.
Un distribuidor de libros de 200 años, Baker & Taylor, está cerrando, interrumpiendo las cadenas de suministro de bibliotecas de Estados Unidos y forzando un cambio costoso y lento a un nuevo proveedor.