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Quick Search - Click here to use the quick search now.

Keyword: searches the title, author, annotation, and subject heading fields looking for matches to the word(s) you entered. Insert "and", "or", and "not" between words if multiple key words are entered.
Title: complete title name is unnecessary. Example: Enter "Chicka" in the title field and the title Chicka Chicka Boom Boom will appear in search results.
Author: provide first and/or last name of author. Providing both will yield better search results.
Illustrator: provide first and/or last name of illustrator. Providing both will yield better search results.
ISBN: enter the 10 digit ISBN(s) for the specific title(s) you want. Multiple ISBNs may be entered per search-just separate each ISBN with a semi-colon.
Set Code: unique Booksource identifier for a set of books based on a theme. Example: We have a grouping of 11 books on adventure at the elementary level. To order the complete set, provide us with the exact number/letter code as provided on our Web site or in your catalog. Spaces and dashes should be included.
Category: please click here for detailed category instructions.
Exclude Unavailable Titles: unfortunately titles go out of print or are at times unavailable from publishers. By checking this box, these unavailable titles are excluded from search results. Codes you may notice if this box is not selected:
1. OP - Out of print
2. OSI - Out of stock at the publisher indefinitely
3. OSN - Out of stock no due date set by the publisher
Display Vina-Clad Options in the Search Results: selecting this option will add two columns to your search results: one indicating whether or not the title is suitable for a Vina-Clad binding; the other displaying the Vina-Clad price of the title. For more information regarding Vina-Clad, click here. (Link to Vina-Clad description)
Display Thematic Sets in the Search Results: check this box to display all Booksource sets that include one or more of the titles from your search.
Running the Booksource search:
1. "Search" button: click on the red button titled search to start the search for the criteria you entered.
2. "New Search" button: click the red button titled new search to clear all fields so that you may perform a new search.
I received the message "No Booksource books met your search criteria" after running my search. What does this mean?
This means that no titles were found in our database that match your search criteria. Please re-enter your search parameters and check for any spelling errors/typos. If you are still having problems, please contact a customer service representative at 1-800-444-0435.

List Manager

What is a list? Think of a list as a shopping cart. Only our site allows you to save multiple shopping carts (only we call them lists). A list is a where you save titles that you have selected. Once you have a list in your list manager, the list will be there for you to review, modify, etc in the future. Lists are also how you place an order. Once you have a list saved, select a list, then view the list. Then from inside list manager, select 'submit order' to review and place your order.

How long will my List be there? Forever. The only way lists go away is if you delete them.

How many Lists can I have? As many as you want.

How to create a list:

Before you get started creating a list, make sure you are signed in. If you are, proceed to quicksearch. If not, you will need to go to the login page.

Okay, now that you are logged in, perform a search. On the searchresults screen, enter some quantities next to some titles you would like to save, then click 'add to new list'. Give your list a name and click 'go'. Congratulations, you now have a saved list! You can either add titles to the current list or start creating a new one the same way you created this one.

Manipulating your lists:

Once you have a list saved, you can view the list, print the list, delete the list, merge a list with another list, copy a list, create a price quote from the list, and place an order. You can do all of these from the list manager screen except creating a price quote and submitting an order. You will have to do those from the userlist page, or the page you see when you decide to view a list.

Advanced Search - Click here to use the advanced search now.

In the advanced search, select only the fields you wish to use in your search. Any empty fields on the search screen are not factored into the search.

Basic Search Criteria:
1. Keyword: searches the title, author, annotation, and subject heading fields for matches to the word(s) you entered. Insert "and", "or", and "not" between words if multiple keywords are used.
2. Author: provide first and/or last name of author. Providing both will yield better search results.
3. Illustrator: provide first and/or last name of illustrator. Providing both will yield better search results.
4. Title: complete title name is unnecessary. Example: Enter "Chicka" in the title field and the title Chicka Chicka Boom Boom will appear in search results.
5. Publisher: searches for a specific publisher.
6. Annotation: searches only the annotation field for the specific word(s) you entered.
7. ISBN: enter the 10 digit ISBN(s) for the specific titles you want. Multiple ISBNs may be entered per search-just separate each ISBN with a semi-colon.
Fiction/NonFiction: searches for titles that are fiction (F), nonfiction(NF), or both-F and NF.
Spanish: check this box if you want only books written in Spanish.
Category: please click here for detailed category instructions.
Grade/Interest Level: choose a range of grade levels or interest levels suited for your audience.
Reading Level: select a reading level range using the two drop down boxes. Please note that these levels are determined by publishers and many titles are not assigned reading levels. For improved search results, we recommend using the grade/interest level range.
Publication Date: enter a range of dates that you want to search. Enter dates in the following format: mm/dd/yyyy. Results include titles new in paperback. To limit results to new hardcovers, complete this field and select hardcover under binding options.
List Price Range: narrows search to a certain price range.
Accelerated Reader Level: searches for titles that fall within a specific accelerated reading level. Please note that Booksource does not sell Accelerated Reader tests. For tests, visit www.renlearn.com.
Accelerated Reader Points: searches for titles that fall within a specific accelerated reading point range.
Dewey Range: allows you to search for a range of 3 digit Dewey codes.
Binding Type: use this option to select the binding type you would like. Choices include paperback, hardcover, board books, big books, Vina-Clad, library binding, cassettes, book & cassettes, and books on CD.
Reviews: choose this option if you would like to look for titles that have been reviewed by a particular publication such as School Library Journal.
Exclude Unavailable Titles: unfortunately titles go out of print or are at times unavailable from publishers. By checking this box, these unavailable titles are excluded from search results.
1. OP - Out of print
2. OSI - Out of stock at the publisher indefinitely
3. OSN - Out of stock no due date set by the publisher
Display Vina-Clad Options in the Search Results: selecting this option will add two columns to your search results: one indicating whether or not the title is suitable for Vina-Clad binding; the other displaying the Vina-Clad price of the title. For more information regarding Vina-Clad, click here.
Display Thematic Sets in the Search Results: check this box to display all Booksource sets that include one or more of the titles from your search.
Running the Booksource search:
1. "Search" button: click on the red button titled "search" to start the search based on the criteria you entered.
2. "New Search" button: click the red button titled "new search" to clear all fields so that you may perform a new search.
I received the message "No Booksource books met your search criteria" after running my search. What does this mean?
This means that no titles were found in our database that matched your search criteria. Please re-enter or modify your search parameters and check for any spelling errors/typos. If you are still having problems, please contact a customer service representative at 1-800-444-0435.

Submitting Orders

To be able to place an order, you must be registered with Booksource.com, and also have an account associated with your login.