Shredding Services Shredding Guidelines Deer Park Public Library is providing shredding services to its patrons free of charge. A shredding container is installed in the hallway next to the Fax and Copy machines.  Guidelines to patrons: Patrons should limit their shredding to 500 sheets of paper per week. Only personal sensitive documents (bank statements, tax materials, bills, etc.) are to be deposited. Folders, magazines, books, newspapers, junk mail, generic print materials and any other items may not be inserted in the container. In case the shredding container is temporarily full, documents for shredding may not be left in any other place in the library. This service is only for personal use by the patrons of Deer Park Public Library. Businesses may not use this service. Patrons can contact Adult Reference Department with any questions in regards to this service: (631) 586-3000.   Document Security Information Shredding receptacles and document destruction services are provided by the vendor Shred-it (www.shredit.com). Documents are stored in a locked container in the library and are regularly collected by Shred-it. Shred-it is certified by NAID AAA and meets or exceeds the requirements established by the National Association for Information Destruction. Sustainability Shred-it recycles and repurposes shredded materials whenever possible, following NAID AAA-certified processes.

Temporary Disruptions to New Print Book Availability 

Subtitle: Baker & Taylor Ceasing Operations 

Dear Deer Park Library Patrons, 

We want to inform you of an important change that may temporarily affect how we provide print books to our community. 

Baker & Taylor, our primary print book distributor for over a decade, has announced plans to shut down operations. The company began laying off employees last week and expects to fully wind down by January 2026. This follows the collapse of a potential acquisition deal and ongoing operational challenges. You can read more in the Publishers Weekly article by Jim Milliot (https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/98777-baker-taylor-prepares-plan-to-shut-down.html). 

What This Means for You 

Over the past several months, we’ve experienced delays in receiving new print materials due to issues with Baker & Taylor. Many items have remained on backorder, and this has impacted our ability to keep our shelves stocked with the latest titles. 

To ensure continued access to new materials, we began transitioning to a new vendor before the closure of Baker & Taylor was announced. This change will help us restore timely delivery of books and other resources. Our team is actively reviewing backordered titles and placing new orders to maintain the quality and diversity of our collections. 

Accessing Materials During the Transition 

While we work through this transition, you may notice a temporary slowdown in the arrival of new print books. In the meantime, we encourage you to explore our digital collections available through: 

  • Deer Park Public Library(https://www.deerparklibrary.org/) – Access our catalog, check your account and find links to other library services.  

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make these necessary adjustments. If you have any questions or need help accessing digital resources, our staff are here to assist you. 

Sincerely,
Michael P. Buono
Library Director

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