Street Date Books: Get New Releases on Shelves on Time

Your patrons know when their favorite authors have new books coming out, and they’re counting on you to have them ready. But what happens when your book orders arrive late, after the release date, or in multiple shipments? With longer printing cycles and unpredictable availability, getting those highly anticipated titles onto your shelves on time isn’t always easy.

That’s where a reliable partner makes all the difference. The Follett Street Date Program helps public libraries get ahead of upcoming releases with curated title lists, dependable delivery, and shelf-ready processing that takes work off your plate. In fact, we’ll share real examples of how we’ve delivered Street Date titles to public library customers 10–12 days ahead of their official release dates.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

• Get ahead of demand with Street Date selections spanning adult, young adult, and children’s titles, including highly anticipated bestsellers and popular new releases.
• See how titles make the list, including how Follett’s curation team identifies upcoming releases and selects books for the Street Date Program.
• Build a smarter preorder strategy with tips for navigating longer printing cycles, understanding ordering deadlines, and securing books ahead of release day.
• Stay ahead of new releases with the Follett List Notification Program, which helps you keep up with new titles and upcoming releases.
• See what reliable fulfillment looks like, from sourcing and processing to shipping shelf-ready books so they’re ready for your patrons on release day.

Whether you’re frustrated with late deliveries and split shipments from your current vendor or simply looking for a more dependable way to keep your new-release shelves stocked, this one’s for you.