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Baker & Taylor Shutdown Disrupts 6,000 Libraries' Supplies
10/31/2025
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- Baker & Taylor will cease operations by year-end, disrupting services for more than 6,000 U.S. libraries.
- Libraries are scrambling to find new suppliers after significant delays in book orders.
- OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) filed a lawsuit alleging data misuse by Baker & Taylor.
- As libraries shift to distributors such as Ingram, some may turn to Amazon for supplies despite concerns about market dominance.
