Policies of Publishers

A Handbook for Order Librarians
Provides, in a convenient single source, the information librarians need to place direct orders with publishers.
This handbook provides, in a convenient single source, the information librarians need to place direct orders with publishers. The new 1995 edition includes listings of approximately 350 publishers' policies in a standard format. Each entry includes publisher's main address and telephone number; order address; prepayment requirement; discount policy; return policy; shipping and billing policy; back order policy; and standing order/approval plans. For many publishers, the new 1995 edition includes e-mail addresses for orders and correspondence, addresses for accepting electronic orders, and the availability of publications catalogs through a computer network such as the Internet or Bitnet.

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

View our full delivery infomation here.