Exclusive Books-A-Million discount now available for ALA members

Contact: Tina Coleman
Membership Specialist
ccoleman@ala.org
312-280-2152

NEWS
For Immediate Release
June 2, 2009

The American Library Association is  informing members about a new Member Benefit with Books-A-Million – a discount for both personal and library purchases at more than 220 Books-A-Million locations and online at www.booksamillion.com/ala.

This new discount program will launch to all ALA Members beginning the week of May 25.

ALA Personal Members will qualify for:

  • 10 percent off our already discounted online prices at www.booksamillion.com/ala.
  • 20 percent off all in-store purchases, excluding café purchases.
  • Free shipping on any order over $25, including large quantity orders for libraries.
  • Individualized service from a dedicated staff ready to serve you.
  • A variety of convenient payment options, including purchase orders and check payments.
  • The option to place orders online, via phone, fax, or e-mail.
  • Quote service available at no charge.

ALA Organizational Members will be able to use a library purchase order to place an order, by contacting Books-A Million’s Business 2 Business Department at 1 (800) 201-3550, ext. 3. or via e-mail at business@booksamillion.com.

About Books-A-Million

Books-A-Million is one of the nation's leading book retailers and sells on the Internet at www.booksamillion.com. The Company presently operates more than 200 stores in 21 states and the District of Columbia.  The Company operates two distinct store formats, including large superstores operating under the names Books-A-Million and Books & Co., and traditional bookstores operating under the name Bookland.  The Company’s wholesale operations include American Wholesale Book Company and Book$mart, both based in Florence, Alabama.  For more information, visit the company’s website at www.booksamillioninc.com.

About The American Library Association

The American Library Association is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with more than 65,000 members. Its mission is to promote the highest quality library and information services and public access to information. www.ala.org