COLLECTIONS & COLLECTIVE PURCHASING
OTHER COLLECTIVE PURCHASING OPTIONS
Public libraries can access a range of discounted products and services from other groups, including their municipalities, the Province of Ontario, and various not-for-profit groups and networks.
Other Collective Purchasing Options
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Province of Ontario Vendors of Record
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Supply Chain Ontario/Ontario Shared Services tenders for a wide range of goods and services for provincial ministries and the broader public sector, which includes public libraries.
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Registration is free. Approval may take several business days. Public Sector Buyer Registration
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Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM)
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OECM is a not-for-profit group procurement sourcing agent for Ontario’s education sector, broader public sector, and other not-for-profit organizations.
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Registration is free.
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TechSoup
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TechSoup Canada is part of a global not-for profit network that distributes donated software to Canadian charities, non-profits, and libraries. There is a small administrative charge for each piece of software, usually about 10% of the normal purchase price.
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Registration is free. |
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The Ontario Nonprofit Network Purchasing Program (ONNPP) is a group purchasing program available to all Ontario nonprofits and charities, regardless of ONN membership. |
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Registration is free for most ONNPP programs (Office Supplies, Printing, Wireless Services); register for the program and indicate your interest(s): ONNPP Registration Your library must be a member of the ONN for:
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Resources
The Professional Resources in Learn HQ have a Technology guide with a detailed “E-resources” section, with helpful information on selecting, organizing, managing and providing access to to digital resources.
LearnHQ also offers learning opportunities in Collection Management Skills Development.
Contact Us
For assistance with any of our collections and resources, please contact Karen Reid