Getting Started with Titlewave for NYC School Libraries

Building and maintaining your ideal library collection is easier than ever with Follett Content, an approved vendor for New York City (NYC) school libraries. Yes, Titlewave^® helps simplify book ordering in FAMIS, but our goal goes beyond placing orders. We aim to build and strengthen your school library program. You know your goals best. Our role is to provide the tools, resources, data, and local support to help you turn those goals into a collection that engages students, supports literacy, and keeps them coming back to the library.

Your Collection Development and Ordering Hub 

Titlewave is the most powerful online collection development, analysis, and curriculum support site for PreK-12 educators. It puts millions of in-stock books at your fingertips, helping you find titles that will spark patron interests, support library priorities, and achieve overall goals. Titlewave empowers you to make the right decisions as you add new titles, replace worn books, expand genres, bolster multilingual options, and much more.

• Access more than 3.7 million in-stock titles from over 18,000 publishers and partners.
• Build, save, and share lists for future purchasing.
• Use one platform to support collection development from selection through purchase.

Learn more about Titlewave with this quick video:

• Get to Know Titlewave (44s)

Getting Oriented in Titlewave 

Getting started with Titlewave is simple. After signing in, an intuitive dashboard provides quick access to search tools, saved lists (once created), and collection analysis tools for a customized experience every time you visit.

• Create an account and sign in to Titlewave.
• Use the dashboard to locate key tools and features.
• Access saved lists, carts, recommendations, and account settings.

Get oriented with Titlewave with these quick videos:

• Create Lists in Titlewave (1m)
• Add a Book to a Titlewave Order (37s)

Finding the Right Titles Fast

Quickly narrow thousands of titles to those that align with your objectives with Titlewave’s search and filter tools. Whether you’re looking for a specific title or exploring options for a topic or grade level, Titlewave’s filters make it easy to find the best resources for your needs.

• Search by title, author, ISBN, keyword, or subject.
• Filter by grade level, reading level, language, format, publisher, and more.
• Sort results by relevance, publication date, popularity, or availability.
• Save searches and build lists as you discover titles.

Find the right titles fast with these quick how-to videos:

• Maximize Your Titlewave Searches with Filters (58s)
• Use Follett Tags to Find Resources in Titlewave (55s)
• Titlewave Release Calendar (25s)

Book Lists for Your Literacy Development Efforts

Titlewave features book lists curated by degreed librarians to help you identify the best titles for your collection development efforts. Save valuable planning time with recommended titles listed by subject, theme, grade level, award recognition, diversity, curriculum connections, and current topics.

• Browse curated lists organized by grade level and subject matter.
• Explore award winners, best sellers, and recommended reading by topic.
• Discover collections that support curriculum goals and student interests.

Spotting Gaps Before You Buy with TitleWise 

Take a deeper look at your collection’s needs with the TitleWise^® Collection Analysis tool.  Its data-driven insights help you cultivate a healthy, growing collection through more informed purchasing decisions. With TitleWise, you’ll clearly see the strengths, weaknesses, and aging areas of your collection, helping you to prioritize purchases that have the greatest impact on student learning.

• Review collection age, diversity, and subject-area data.
• Identify outdated or underrepresented sections.
• Use reports to support strategic collection development.
• Prioritize purchases based on evidence rather than guesswork.

From Titlewave to FAMIS – Turning Lists into Approved Orders

Titlewave allows you to create lists for different needs – like “Summer Reading 2027.” Share your lists with colleagues to gain approval or build consensus, then, when final, create a new purchase order in FAMIS and copy over the titles you want to order. Your NYC Follett Content team will support a smooth, efficient transition from selection to purchasing.

• Build and finalize your lists in Titlewave.
• Share with colleagues, if needed.
• Use your approved purchasing workflow to create the FAMIS order.
• Contact your NYC support team if questions arise during ordering.

Learn more about ordering in Titlewave with this quick video:

• Create a Quote in Titlewave (1m)

Your NYC Team is Your Library Partner

Developing your library’s collection is a team effort at Follett Content. Your local NYC team is available to guide you through the process – from identifying the right titles to meet your goals and objectives to answering ordering questions and sharing best practices. Your Follett Content representative can review your TitleWise results with you, talk through what the data means for your school, and help you develop a collection strategy based on your priorities and students.

• Recommend titles based on your school's goals and student interests.
• Help identify contract-eligible materials and resources.
• Provide guidance on Titlewave tools and features.
• Offer ongoing support before, during, and after the purchasing process.

Our goal is the same as yours: a strong school library program filled with books and resources that students can see themselves in, learn from, get excited about, and want to read.

Ready to connect with your local team? Learn more about our NYC services and schedule a quick call to discuss your students, your collection, and your goals.

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