Save time with our expert selection, acquisition and shelf-ready services.

Who We Are

The Book House is an Australian owned and operated supplier that has reliably and attentively supplied libraries since 1979. We have a global reach with a local focus to help you drive the performance of your collection. Our team is here to help you achieve your goals.

What We Do

We supply high-quality books, audiobooks and audio-visual material that your patrons love: it’s what we do best. Our industry-leading selection, acquisition and shelf-ready services enable you to provide an efficient, relevant library service. We have been the trusted supplier for Australian libraries for over forty years.

Why Choose Us

Your library service is constantly evolving, and our team is ready to navigate those changes with you. Our innovative technology platforms, up-to-date publishing knowledge and caring customer support team are here to help you. We tailor our service to meet your current needs and support your long-term strategy.

How You Benefit

We will save you time so you can focus on serving your community. With extensive industry experience, we've refined our processes and systems so that your library can streamline its operations. Our team will listen to what is important to you, and provide a service to match.

It's our mission to make your life easier

Collection profiling and title selection

We can recommend titles to meet the needs and interests of your patrons. We'll work with you to develop profiles that result in a high-performing collection. We also specialise in local content, so that Australian authors, popular titles and best sellers are always on your shelves.

Custom cataloguing and processing

We provide full shelf-ready services. Whatever your library's specifications, we catalogue and process all orders to your exact standards. Our expert team includes qualified librarians and processing managers that follow strict quality control measures.

Expert publishing and industry knowledge

Our team meets regularly with major publishers to stay updated with titles, marketing expectations and anticipated demand. We research titles and monitor media interest in new releases, to ensure your collection includes popular titles, award-winning books, plus TV and film tie-ins.

Access to local and global publishers

We collaborate with all the major local and international distributors, so our team can deliver almost any book or resource in any genre or format. We supply a full range of books, audiobooks (MP3s or CDs) and DVDs. Our book supply includes graphic novels, English as a Second Language texts, dyslexic titles, and large print editions.

Efficient ordering and delivery

You can search millions of titles via our website, browse our research lists, and easily place orders. With fast processing and shipping, we are committed to getting titles into the hands of your borrowers faster.

Technology solutions that engage your community

Libraries love our innovative, web-based tool that engages the community in the book selection process. The tool is easy-to-use and sits on your existing library website. You can benefit from pre-publication feedback, increased borrowings and demand-driven acquisition.

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