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NILES, Mich. — One of the biggest book distribution centers, Baker and Taylor are shutting down. There are only three major distribution centers, so many libraries across Michiana felt the waves of this shut down.
Baker and Taylor are based in Charlotte, North Carolina and partner with more than 5,000 libraries. Founded in 1828, this company recently announced it shut down after trying to sell the brand to Reader Link Distribution Center.
This closing may lead to a slowdown in receiving new books, best sellers, and more across all genres.
ABC 57’s Sidney Moore reached out to libraries across the region to see how they are responding to this shut down. Saint Joseph County Libr