GEN: Trade vs. Library Bindings

["Julie R. Conklin" <juliec@SPECTRA.NET>]

I am puzzled about something and I am sure that this
is the group with the answer! I seem to recall reading
an article a while back that mentioned one way of
saving $ is to purchase materials with trade bindings
rather than library bindings. I am a new SLMS in a
K-5 and in the process of putting together my first
book order. The wholesaler that I want to use offers
a 40% discount on trade bindings and 20% on
library bindings.
My questions are: do library bindings noticably hold
up better?   Is the extra cost worth it?
I will post a hit if there is enough of a response.
TIA
Julie Conklin
School Library Media Specialist
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Binghamton, New York

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