UNSPSC 55101530: Code book

A book which arranges a rules in a systematic manner. It is also perceived as a unified and systematic written law itself or its group.

UNSPSC 55101530, a Commodity code for library and educational books and materials, encompasses the supply of print materials in multiple languages, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and related cataloging and processing services for public libraries and school districts. State and local governments buy these materials through vendors offering discounted catalog pricing, integrated ordering platforms, bibliographic support, and optional processing services including MARC record cataloging, labeling, barcode application, and RFID tag activation. Issuing bodies include city and county library systems, independent school districts, and county-level procurement offices acting on behalf of library services. The scope includes materials for adult, young adult, and children's audiences, with vendors typically required to integrate with established library management systems such as SirsiDynix Symphony.

Recent activity spans Texas, Florida, California, and Oregon. The County of Ventura, California issued RFP #6247 for public library print materials and related services with an estimated annual expenditure of approximately $400,000, due April 17, 2026, seeking firm and fixed discount percentages from publisher's list prices and itemized processing service pricing. The City of San Antonio, Texas released a competitive sealed proposal (6100019611) for an annual contract for print materials, cataloging, and processing services to the San Antonio Public Library, due May 27, 2026, with a pre-submittal conference scheduled for April 20, 2026. Donna Independent School District in Cameron County, Texas issued RFP #011326-864 for library books and supplies as a catalog bid for the 2026-2027 school year, due April 8, 2026, with intent to award to multiple vendors. The State of Texas posted RFP OD-441-26 for books and educational materials with a submission deadline of May 5, 2026. The City of Salem, Oregon conducted a sole source procurement (SKS004300016662) with Library Ideas for vox books at a contract value of $20,000 for the first year. The School Board of Seminole County, Florida issued a sole source notice for ISTE+ASCD Quick Reference Guides with an approximate annual expenditure of $15,000.