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OP Choice: Out-of-Print/Out-of-Stock Indefinitely Service
OP Choice, YBP's enhanced out-of-print fulfillment service, gives librarians just that — choice. Customers can define their out-of-print book search parameters, and YBP works closely with Alibris, the leading supplier of hard-to-find titles, to supply libraries with their books of choice.
OP Choice Highlights:
- Customers define their OP book search parameters for price, edition, imprint, format and condition and then Alibris searches its network for titles
- Alibris is the leading provider of OP books to academic libraries
- Maintains a network of 14,000 booksellers in 35 countries
- Access to 100 million books
- Includes non-U.S. imprints
- YBP staff works with the library support team at Alibris
- YBP staff manages your orders and Alibris relationship
- Customers have the option of combining cataloging and physical processing with their OP book purchases
This service makes YBP your total solution for title fulfillment.
Out-of-Print/Out-of-Stock Indefinitely--Condition Standards
With YBP's OP/OSI Service, customers can specify if they will accept a book that does not meet our standard of "very good" or better and if they will accept ex-library books.
- Fine (F): No defects, little usage. Older books may show minor flaws.
- Very Good (VG): Attractive, but shows some signs of wear and is no longer fresh.
- Good (G): The average used book with all pages present. Books with loose bindings, highlighting, cocked spine, or torn dust jackets can fall into this category.
- Fair (FR): Obviously well worn and handled, but without missing text pages; it may, however, be without endpapers or a title page. There may be markings, but they do not interfere with readability.
- Poor (P): All text is legible, but book may be soiled and have binding defects. Reading copies and binding copies fall into this category.
For more information on book conditions, please contact your Customer Service Representative.
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