Fun with Purchasing: October 2026 Updates
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The Feedback Forum is your space to share what it’s really like working with MISBO partners through our negotiated contracts. Your insights help us keep a pulse on partner performance, uncover opportunities to improve, and ensure our partners are delivering the value your school deserves.
MISBO PARTNER HIGHLIGHTs
Sora/OverDrive
Stock Up for Back to School with Sora
Back-to-school season is a great time for libraries to refresh their collections and help young readers discover books they’ll love. OverDrive’s Back to School Sale, running through September 30, offers up to 50% off select kids’ and teen titles, with opportunities to fill holds, explore trending topics, expand audiobook offerings, and make collection budgets go further.
Batteries Plus
Is Your School Ready for Fire Prevention Month?
October is Fire Prevention Month, and Batteries Plus is helping schools stay prepared! From fire alarm panels and smoke detectors to emergency lighting and backup power, a few routine checks can make a big difference in campus safety. Explore Batteries Plus's facility safety checklist to help ensure your school's critical systems are ready when they matter most. Plus, MISBO members can take advantage of special pricing on replacement batteries!
View the Facility Safety Checklist!
Mackin
Explore What's New with Mackin!
Discover fresh ideas and exciting resources in Mackin's latest eMackin newsletter! From author spotlights and free eBooks to classroom library management tools and hands-on makerspace activities, there's something for every educator and librarian. Explore helpful resources, upcoming events, and creative ways to inspire students!
Snacks & partner facts
Register for Snacks & Partner Facts!
Your favorite partners are hosting amazing Snacks & Partner Facts, featuring MISBO School Success Stories and informative, educational sessions designed to support and inspire your work!
See the Snacks & Partner Facts Webinar LineupCatch Up on Previous Snacks & Partner Facts Webinars Here
FUN WITH PURCHASING BLOG BY SUSAN
Spending Too Much Time Fixing Technology?
by Susan Kimmel
If your technology team spends most of its day putting out fires, it may be time to figure out what keeps starting them.
Reset the password. Fix the printer. Find the missing Chromebook. Troubleshoot the WiFi. Set up the new employee. Figure out why *that thing that worked perfectly yesterday* suddenly doesn't work today.
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