Browns Books Continues to Be Your Committed Print & eBook Supplier

Commitment Statement: Supporting the University Market with Print and eBooks

In light of recent announcements from other providers shifting away from print book supply and the phase out of perpetual eBook access to a subscription-only model, Browns Books want to reaffirm our strong commitment to our customers in education and research communities.

As a fully UK-owned supplier, we proudly hold the largest collection of print books in Europe within our UK warehouses. Along with one of the largest eBook Catalogues, with over 3.3 million eBooks available and nearly 10 million license options.

We understand the vital role that both print and ebooks play in supporting academic success and research, and we are here to ensure you have access to both formats.

We recognise that educational institutions need diverse acquisition options to effectively build and sustain their collections. While some providers may limit their solutions, we offer a comprehensive portfolio that sets us apart.

 

“Browns Books, part of The Little Group, is a fully UK-owned business with over 40 years of experience in print supply. Our roots are deeply embedded in the world of books, and our passionate team is dedicated to providing educational institutions, and libraries with the resources they need to thrive. We believe that print and ebooks should be an asset, not a liability, and we are committed to ensuring that educational institutions and libraries have continued access to sustainable purchasing options for all budgets.”

Ashley Stafford — Managing Director

 

 

FAQ/Services Offered

Barrier-Free Setup: As a member of SUPC/APUC or any of our approved agreements, there are no contracts or spend commitments required to set up an account with Browns Books.

One intuitive ordering platform for print & eBook ordering www.brownsbfs.co.uk  is continuously developed to keep pace with book industry standards, customer requests and displays transparent pricing and real time stock holdings.

Workflows available, Direct Web Orders, EDI/API via library management system, Integration with Financial Management Systems.

 

Print Supply: We have the largest stockholding of print books in the UK, with next-day delivery available for non-serviced items. We also provide a full suite of servicing options, including fully shelf-ready deliveries.

 

Standing Orders & Out of Print: Our expert team are skilled in sourcing your specialist and hard-to-find titles.

 

Demand Driven Acquisitions/Just in Time Acquisitions/Upgrades: We offer a wide range of flexible options to suit your DDA and upgrade workflows, with self-service capabilities or our customer care team can provide assistance. Functionality to manually upgrade licences is also available.

 

eBook Catalogue: With over 3.3 million eBooks available and nearly 10 million licenses, we provide diverse access models, including single-user, multi-user, unlimited, credit licenses, and more. Personal / one-on-one licenses are coming soon!

 

Can I transfer my holdings to VleBooks? Yes, following Dawsons departure from the market, we have the functionality ready to bulk upload catalogues. Customers will need to provide an accurate holdings report, and obtain permission from their current provider, for the transfer of their holdings. As with previous eBook catalogue transfers, we will match content and confirm titles for transfer or provide data that will require review.

What We Are Actioning Right Now!

• You may notice a few more maintenance windows in the coming weeks. We are actively adding additional capacity to our platforms to ensure that any customer wishing to transition their supply can be fully supported. Our priority is to enhance your experience and provide uninterrupted access to the resources you rely on.
• Our exciting new development releases are being released early to our pilot customers.
• Operations, Sales & Customer Care have been given additional recruitment investment to add to our amazing team.
• We have already connected with many of our publishers, and partners to ensure we have a solid foundation to provide a smooth and efficient transition for customers.

What Customers Can Do!

• Send us your holding data for initial review: Provide us with your current holdings so we can help assess your needs and tailor our offerings.
• Set Up Servicing: Send us your servicing profile/samples or we can assist you in establishing the servicing options that best fit your library requirements and get these installed ready to use.
• Provide us with your EDI/API requirements and ensure if you already have integrated workflows with Browns Books that all your codes are up to date.

 

Get in Touch!

We want to ensure that any transitions are conducted smoothly and efficiently, so speaking with our team and having workflows in place as soon as possible will ensure you have access to everything you need to support your eBook & print procurement.