Vendor+Management

Quite often One Person Libraries are seen as a drain on capital. For proprietary colleges, they are considered as an expense to satisfy accreditation. In the corporate world, they are seen as a perk of business, like the company gym, easily liquidated when costs are cut. Therefore, we OPL's need to be value driven to demonstrate our worth to our organization. Controlling cost is part of that value statement, so we also have to play "bargain hunter".
 * Vendors**

Below are some vendors that help in finding the bargains.

and barcode scanners. || Search "Barcode Label Maker Freeware" in the search box on the right. || Cnet ( a reliable computer consumer site) for a choice of different Barcode Label Makers. Although many offer a free trial period, their price is about $50 to own the program. By printing to Mailing label you can save on custom-made barcodes. || It will pay for itself over the year just in the discounted shipping. ||
 * Name of Vendor || Web Site || Description & Comments ||
 * P.O.S World || [] || A site that sells point of sale equipment such as receipt printers
 * Cnet (software) || []
 * Barnes & Noble Booksellers || [] || A wide seller of titles. Their discount membership is $25 annually.
 * Showcases || [] || A Florida-based, women-owed business that offers library supplies. Originally beginning with mutimedia cases, they offer a full line of supplies from laminates, paper and other items to process materials for shelving. ||