
10/15/2025
All publishers who have worked with Baker & Taylor need to heed this information and advice.
Baker & Taylor will be closing its doors effective January 2026, following the breakdown of a potential asset acquisition by ReaderLink. These changes will have a consequential impact across the global publishing ecosystem, potentially affecting supply chains, agreements, and strategic planning.
IBPA has been monitoring these developments. Read the newest industry brief by CEO Andrea Fleck-Nisbet, CEO of IBPA for the full summary of what has happened, review potential impacts to your business, and find guidance for moving forward here:
https://www.ibpa-online.org/news/711972/Industry-Brief-Baker--Taylor-Closure-and-What-It-Means-for-Independent-Publishers.htm