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Canada Post and the Canadian Library Association Launch a New Tool for Shipping Library Books


Canada Post Corporation and the Canadian Library Association / Association canadienne des bibliothèques (CLA), with the assistance of the Association pour la science et les techniques de la documentation (ASTED), are pleased to offer the Library Books Shipping Tool, an online application designed specifically with libraries in mind! For eligible libraries, it is a fast and convenient way to prepare and pay for your library book shipments in Canada.


With the Library Books Shipping Tool you can:

  • Track shipments online
  • Pay by credit card or meter
  • Print barcoded shipping labels from your own laser printer

The Library Book Rate allows eligible libraries to ship books to other libraries and users at special rates. This new tool streamlines the process and provides the necessary tracking mechanism to capture volume information, and to ensure the Library Book Rate program receives continuing support into the future. Please take a closer look at the features and benefits of the Library Books Shipping Tool in the attached brochure.

Don't delay…register today! Eligible libraries can use the Library Books Shipping Tool to ship library books, streamline their shipping procedures and help ensure the future of the Library Book Rate by providing critical data necessary to confirm the importance of this program for the library community.

Are you eligible? Complete a preliminary application form and return it to CLA for evaluation. If your library qualifies, you will receive confirmation and be asked to provide additional information necessary to use the Library Books Shipping Tool and access the Library Book Rate. Approved libraries will receive a Library Books Shipping Tool Start-Up Kit with everything needed to get started.

Enhancements to the Library Books Shipping Tool are already being planned for April 2006. We need your ongoing feedback to ensure that future versions of the program meet the needs of users. Help us by providing feedback through the mechanisms built into the program or by emailing lbst@cla.ca. Show us how important this program is to your library by registering and using the program!

If you have any questions regarding the Library Book Rate, the Library Books Shipping Tool or the application form, please contact lbst@cla.ca.

Kelly Moore
Executive Director
Canadian Library Association

Rod Hart
Director, Product Management
Canada Post Corporation

Francis Farley-Chevrier
Executive Director
l'Association pour l'avancement des sciences et techniques de la documentation

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