[Michlib-l] Hosting a Scholastic book fair info

[Sara Ault]

I had several requests to share my findings about hosting a Scholastic Book
Fair at the library.
Here is the Scholastic customer service number: 888-412-9124.

I spoke with the Rep from Scholastic, and here are a few important details:
They will send 5 cases with items K-8 plus table items to fill 6 tables.
They have premade advertising for social media and premade posters.
Profits over $3800 earn 50% scholastic dollars, under $3800 40%.  These
dollars do not expire. If you choose a cash option, the % is significantly
less (check if this is an option at your library; it was not for ours).
They provide a cash register; we would need to provide start-up $ for
change.  The register takes credit cards, also.
All tax is rolled into the price of the books, and Scholastic takes care of
the tax issues.
The fair would last 1 week.
We have no liability for theft.

I hope this helps.  Since we are considering doing this in the summer, we
feel we will not hurt the school's profits when they host their fairs.

Thanks.
-- 
Sara Ault
Circulation Manager & Adult Collection Development
Brandon Township Public Library
304 South St. Ortonville, MI 48462
248-627-1460

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