Provider records represent vendor accounts. Some WLS libraries have multiple provider accounts with the same vendor for different types of materials, collections, or ordering units.
For example – a library can have different Baker & Taylor Accounts for Adult materials, Juvenile materials, and accounts for the use custom library services. However, libraries do not need to have multiple provider records.

Elements of a Provider record

  • NOTE: if the library plans to use EDI ordering, a separate EDI Account must also be created.

Optional information includes address and contact information.