Find Books fast with free Want List Matching
Eliminate title-by-title searching with batch matching
When you have a list of titles, in-print or out-of-print, let our unique Want List Matching System save you time by finding the items and providing you with the information you need to place your order.
Use Want List Matching for the following helpful resources:
- Replacement titles - lost, damaged, or missing
- Books unavailable from other vendors - either out-of-stock, cancelled, or just never received
- Collection analysis reports or bibliographies - to support subject-area collection development
Save time & resources: Turn your project over to us
At no charge, we can match your list of titles, send you back the results, and even do the ordering for you. You're charged only for what you purchase, not for the matching service.
To get started on a project, complete your Want List Profile, try our sample template or develop your own, and send them to [email protected]. Or call us at 1-877-ALIBRIS (1-877-254-2747), option 1.
Prefer to do it yourself?
Load your list and-within moments-you'll be able to view matches based on your search parameters. Once you receive thelist of matches, you can select from the match results and complete your order.
To manage your own project using Want List Matching, go to the Want List Matching System and upload your list. If you don't have an Alibris account, you'll need to create an account before you begin.
Want List Matching is fast, flexible, and free. Use it today-or let us do it for you-and start benefitting from this remarkable service.
Collection development just got simpler
Creating a title list to build or strengthen a subject area can eat up a lot of resources and time. With Collection Reports, Alibris for Libraries takes your broad subject categories (LC Class range, Dewey range, subject headings or keywords) and finds the titles in our inventory of 140 million books that match your specifications.
And to make the process even simpler, now Alibris can compare the list to your existing holdings in WorldCat, identifying titles you already hold to prevent duplication.
It's so easy. Simply fill out this brief form to get started.
Schedule an online meeting to learn valuable ordering tips
Did you ever wonder what the difference was between Want Lists, Book Fetch and Wishlists? Would you like to know the best way to save time and money when using Alibris for Libraries? While wemake our way around the U.S. (and the world), visiting as many libraries as we can, let us know if you would like an online demo of our site and services. We'll set up a mutually agreed-upon time, a GoToMeeting link and a toll-free conference number (for USA libraries) to share our Best Practices with you.
TIP: Choose the shipping option that meets your need EVERY TIME you order
Every order you place with Alibris for Libraries provides options for shipping. Make sure to select the option you want - consolidated from the Alibris warehouse or direct form the seller - each time you order.
IMPORTANT: On the Review & place order page the system will automatically default to the method you selected on your last order. On every new order, be sure to review the shipping options and select the option you want.
In a hurry? Remember to select direct shipping from the seller today! It's just one more way Alibris for Libraries makes sure you get what you need when you need it.
