LIST NOTIFICATION FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY SELECTORS

Yes. Librarians can review every suggested title and modify a list before ordering in Titlewave. This allows selectors to align purchases with their library’s collection priorities, existing holdings, patron interests, and budget to support informed collection development decisions.

A book list notification alerts library staff to recommended titles for review before purchasing – notifications don't authorize purchases. A standing order generally authorizes a supplier to provide materials based on agreed selection criteria without a separate order for each title.

Follett Content has extensive experience managing book list notifications, ensuring precise alignment with customer acquisition and collection development needs. We rely on well-established cataloging and order fulfillment processes to support efficient library workflows.

Yes. Follett Street Date notifications identify select high-demand fiction and nonfiction available for preorder through the Follett Street Date Program. The weekly lists help selectors plan purchases of eligible books for delivery before the publisher’s release date. Receiving a notification does not place a preorder; library staff still have control over when to submit an order.

The Follett List Notification Program is designed to help keep public librarians well-informed about new releases as they become available. Public librarians can track upcoming releases through publisher catalogs, prepublication reviews, curated vendor lists, and author release announcements. Combining these sources helps selectors identify relevant titles early, compare recommendations with collection needs, and plan preorders within their budgets.

Public libraries can save selection time by using curated title lists organized by audience, publication date, review recognition, or author. Selectors can then evaluate those recommendations against local demand, existing holdings, collection policies, and available funds. Curated lists reduce discovery work and research while keeping purchasing decisions with library staff.

Public libraries can discover books before reviews appear by consulting publisher catalogs, forthcoming-title announcements, and curated prepublication/Fundamentals lists. Selectors can assess these titles using author history, subject relevance, anticipated patron demand, and collection needs. A prepublication recommendation does not necessarily mean a title has received a professional review.

Follett Content leverages comprehensive metadata and publisher relationships to provide early access to book information prior to mainstream reviews. Our expertise in aggregating pre-publication data enables us to support public libraries with timely insights about forthcoming titles.

Librarians evaluate new books using their collection development policy, community interests, patron requests, circulation and holds data, professional reviews, and budget. They also consider existing holdings, collection gaps, format, and publication date. These factors help selectors balance anticipated demand with the library’s broader collection goals.

Follett Content understands that librarians rely on curated, data-driven selection tools and expert recommendations to make informed decisions. We support this process by providing comprehensive metadata, professional reviews, and alignment with library standards to help librarians confidently choose new books.

To change your list notification preferences, please resubmit the form indicating the lists you wish to receive. To stop notifications, please direct your request to your Sales Rep or Customer Success Manager.

Your first lists will arrive after you complete registration and submit all required information. Once processed, lists are typically sent within a few weeks, depending on what time of the month you've signed up and when we send out our lists.

If you're not receiving lists or emails, first check your spam or junk mail folder to ensure messages are not being filtered. Also, please confirm your email address is correctly entered in the system. If using a firewall or email filter, make sure it allows messages from the sender’s domain. Additionally, check with your IT department to see if any security policies or filters could be blocking the emails.

If you don't receive lists or emails within a few weeks, please reach out to your Sales Rep or Customer Success Manager for further assistance.