We serve libraries in U.S.
Actrace, LLC (OCLC symbol: ACTRA) is a U.S. based library service provider specializing in Chinese language collections. We partner with OCLC to bring libraries the most popular materials published in China. We have been serving public libraries in U.S. since 2003.
Actrace offers libraries a complete solution, from selection, cataloging, to processing. We can customize our services to meet your specific needs.
- Wide selection range - any title published in China
- 100% OCLC cataloging
- >99% average fulfillment rate
Selection
- Recommendation List: Our quarterly book list includes around 600 popular titles (Fiction, Home & Family, Non-Fiction, and Children). The list includes information in both Chinese and English. You can browse the list online, or contact us for the list in Excel format. We can email you the list every three months (Jan, Apr, Jul, and Oct).
- Custom Selection: We can select materials based on libraries' requirements and budgets. Our experienced selectors have been helping many public libraries to build their Chinese language collections for over a decade. Our selection does not have any inventory bias because we only acquire materials after your order.
- Book Set: Our book set includes 30 titles. The all-in-one book set price includes OCLC cataloging and Shipping. You can choose Adult Set, Children Set, or Mix Set, which can all be customized based on your requirements. We accept both firm and standing orders.
- Title Request: You can order specific titles your patrons requested or found from other sources, as long as they were published in China in recent years. Just email us the ISBN and title. Our average fulfillment rate is over 99%.
Cataloging
You don't have to have a Chinese language specialist. We provide all the tools for you to build a Chinese language collection. We partner with OCLC to make sure every book ordered from us will have a MARC record available in WorldCat before delivery. Libraries can simply follow their routine copy cataloging procedures to download the records. There's no extra charge for this valuable service. For non-OCLC member, we can send the record files to libraries directly for a small fee.
Processing
We can provide shelf-ready processing including cover lamination, labeling, and stamping to your specifications.
Ordering
We accept purchase orders from libraries. It takes 2-3 months to fill the orders. The invoice is included with the book delivery and is due in 30 days. We usually ship orders to libraries through UPS Ground.
- Online Bookstore: Select and order books at our online bookstore (purchase order is accepted)
- Offline Order: Email (preferred): mail@actrace.com, Phone: 800 399 9786
- Mailing Address: 14271 Jeffrey Rd., #191, Irvine, CA 92620
Our Customers
San Francisco Public Library
Seattle Public Library
Free Library of Philadelphia
Chicago Public Library
Cleveland Public Library
Los Angeles County Library
Orange County Public Library
San Jose Public Library
Boston Public Library
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