About LibraryBookshop.net
LibraryBookshop.net creates and maintains online bookshops for public libraries. Like other online retailers, we offer millions of titles in books, music, and video, giving our library affiliates an opportunity to earn commissions on every sale made. Unlike other affiliate programs however, LibraryBookshop offers a 10 to 15 percent sales commission to its affiliates. That commission also counts as a tax-deductible donation for your customers. Best of all, every online bookshop we create is completely brand-free! We never require any corporate logos or advertising banners that distract customers from the fact they're supporting your library.
LibraryBookshop understands that most libraries are over-burdened with too much work and not enough time to do it all, so we handle the hard part. From creating and maintaining your online storefront to securing products, and price-matching competitors’ rates to promoting the latest releases and best sellers, we've got it covered. Whether your library is large or small, every LibraryBookshop affiliate gets:
- An online storefront and unique URL that clearly identifies your library's bookshop.
- A seller account for your own media sales of new and used items.
- Monthly commission and sales checks.
- Quarterly newsletter.
- Success strategies to make your online bookstore work for you.
- Introductory marketing packet.
Libraries can also choose the level of service that best suits their individual needs:
Level I ($9.99/month)
Ideal for small libraries with few resources, or those who want to give the program a "test drive." We create your brand-free storefront complete with unique URL, and include the image or promotional graphic your designate to clearly identify the bookshop for your library. Affiliates at this level of service begin by earning 10 percent commission on all sales of new products, though this rate can be increased as high as 15 percent through our Affiliate Referral Program.Level II ($24.99/month)
Libraries seeking a bit more customization for their online storefront prefer this level of service. In addition to earning a full 15 percent on all sales of new products, Level II affiliates may designate up to 10 custom departments and 100 custom product placements per year to help promote local book collections, reading groups, and literacy programs. (Additional product customization is available at $0.35 per product.) We'll also cover 5 percent in any coupon discounts available through your own promotions, and give you the option to include custom merchandise fulfillment of up to four unique items. We'll even store your items in a secure location and do the packing and shipping for you. (A $0.65 handling charge applies to each item.)Level III ($1,750 setup and $24.99/month)
For Libraries seeking total customization of their online storefront, Level III includes all the benefits of the Level II affiliate, plus complete integration of the storefront into your existing website, and/or duplication of your web image onto our server. Custom programming is also available for e-commerce modules in open source circulation software.
Tell your patrons, friends groups, community leaders, and media outlets that your library has an online bookshop, and that every sale made through your store includes a tax-deductible donation to your library. The more people you tell (and the more often you tell them), the more you’ll see coming back.
