Zip Books Program 2024-2025

Purpose: The purpose of the Zip Books program is to provide patrons with speedy access to materials they might not otherwise be able to get through the library, without the long wait times often associated with ILL requests. Under the Zip Books program, patrons request books that the library does not own. The library then orders the book from Amazon, and the book is shipped directly to the patron’s home. When the patron is finished with the book, the book is returned to the library and added to the collection. Eligible Applicants: This grant opportunity is for public libraries or library affiliated non-profits such as public library friend groups or public library Foundations applying on behalf of the library Eligible Geographies: Applicants must be located in California. Matching Funding: The Zip Books program does not have a match requirement, though it is expected that libraries provide staff time to run the program.

• PSCEducation, Libraries and Arts

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  monica.rivas@library.ca.gov