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The Bookshop (founded in 1971) is in the Administration area of the University of Papua New Guinea's
Waigani Campus in Port Moresby, close to the Post Office, and ATM (Automated Teller Machine). News about University Bookshop and Sales Articles Offerings- May 2006 - Issue 1 - Bookshop NewsPrint sets of Encyclopedias for home, schools or organizations Several people have been asking about these - either for themselves, their children or for local schools. The good news is that prices have dropped as we are now designated as being a part of Asia - rather than being tied to the Australian prices. The 2005 latest 32 volume Encyclopedia Britannica set is now K4500. Remainder sets are available at K3000. (2only 2002) The 2005 latest Compton's [encyclopedia] (up to 17/18 age group) is in 26 volumes and is K2255. As we are registering for GST (the process began way back) we will have to charge that in addition. To compensate we will give buyers a free version of the CD-ROM (Deluxe version). We can also provide you with a free short term trial to the online EB version - when arrangements are completed. For the youngest children we have the 11 vol. Britannica Discovery Library at K190. Individual volumes of the well illustrated Britannica learning library are available for K35. The large and heavy one volume Britannica Concise Encyclopedia is K160. A bundle of EB Concise and CDROM - plus pocket dictionary can be had for K250!! - Normal price K290. We have finally located supplies of Encarta so these will be joining the ranks soon. Almost every other available English language encyclopedia on CDROM is either here or on the way. Please ensure these resources get to under resourced schools. Stationery Erratic supply of stationery has been a problem to students. To solve this we now have put the following arrangements in place:- UPNG Writing pads - We are having UPNG pads produced by a local printing firm - the design is by our graphic artist. In our survey Theodist turned up as the most popular supplier for students. Favourable arrangements have been made with Theodist for next day delivery of items at a good discount - this means we can offer the same wide range of items as Theodist at the same price -in general - at a few hours notice. It means that organizations can get a wide range of books and the other items they need at this shop. While glitches can be expected (owing to slow payments, say) - it will mean that most things you need will either be available in the shop or be on their way. Staffing As you may be aware all Bookshop positions were done away with in the mid 1990s when the bookshop ended up in private hands. Staff have been employed on a casual basis - and given this their dedication and hard work (in the majority of cases) has been commendable. A proper structure has now been created and we hope the advertisements will appear very soon. - November - 2005 - Issue 1 - Bookshop NewsData - The website address is now www.pngbuai.com/buybooks This will also shortly have a link to the re-launched UPNG Press catalogue. Copies of the catalogue can be obtained form Peter Ella. The information will also go to Nielsen Book Data so the book trade is aware of this output once more. The stock-list is now updated on a monthly basis on Excel. Contact Bona for a copy.
MYOB has been installed so that inventory control and invoicing is automated. Equipment inventory has also been completed.
************ Arrivals Books have come in at last from Crawford Book House - with some interesting PNG and Pacific titles. Collection of Government Reports is extended - unfortunately many Parliamentary papers are now very short! Copies of new laws will be available as approved by Parliament. . Some unusual CD-ROMs are also available for sale in single copies - when they are gone there will be no more.
The bookshop will be stocking educational CD-ROMs (and DVDs) from Encyclopaedia Britannica and Topics (a major media producer in US)
************ Services Computer Hire Service has been introduced. CD-ROMs are available for use on these computers (which are pre-loved not new) - a list will be available shortly. You can test a CD product before buying.
We will provide copies of a wide range of public domain CD-ROMs on HIV-AIDS at a low per copy cosy of K10 to enable groups and individuals to be better informed on this complex issue.
************ Sources of supply Staff may find the following relevant - especially in the light of comments in the Webster report. In 2002 and 2003 the Bookshop used a trading company in Singapore and this resulted in high prices - especially when freight was included - and a disconnection with the book trade itself. The Bookshop was also prone to ordering a large number of copies - hard to shift at the prices paid. While this trading company is still active in PNG we have been avoiding it!! In 2004 we mainly bought from Australia - direct from publishers or their distributors. This has improved considerably on discounts but as we needed to re-establish direct links with the trade a lot of time has been involved plus some trail and error. The trade has gone through considerable changes with outside interests moving in a big way. Staff change is rapid and knowledge sometimes questionable. However in 2004 we did begin to access high quality data to enable price comparisons to be made. We also have data on Indian prices. Experience cheaper book producing countries with the second hand and remainder market has been gained. The volume of such orders has increased in 2005 and is beginning to make an impact on stock. Except for Australian published titles buying from Australia results in higher prices and as experience indicates poor service. As a result of our ability to find the lowest price from a number of countries in future we will use wholesalers in UK and US who have on-line fulfilment capacities. We will also have nominated freight forwarders so we can have more input into cost and speed of shipping. If we use sea freight there is unlikely to be any mark up to prices for freight.
We are always pleased to discuss the implications this may have with students and staff.
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- October 2005 -
Opening hours
New stock list available
Post cards Web page - A basic web page for the Bookshop will appear on www.pngbuai.com/buybooks - which is what you are now reading from.
Tertiary Press ODN Conference - There will be some special offers in association with the Oceania Development Network Conference.
Student Book Allowances
As excellent suggestions and ideas have come in from students the Bookshop would be very pleased to have further suggestions from students on what is needed for next year - as staff are some times too busy. Groups can send a nominated representative to see the Manager - or individuals can leave a note with staff and then call in and discuss. For older news-notes click news archives Waigani Bookshop Contact details: Adresses / Phone / Email
University Book Shop News-Archives about the University BookshopAvailable in Bookshop -- September 20051001 Papua New Guinean Nights - Folktales from Wantok Nisupaper - collected by TH Slone. Masalai Press, 2004. Two huge volumes sells at Kina equivalent of US$ price of $85.(K310 inc GST) Four copies only - with more on way by slow boat. A series of diglot versions of these stories will be published by the UPNG Press at an affordable price. Ten volumes are planed initially.
Institute of Pacific Studies USP
Local PNG PublicationsBooks by local expatriate worthy Noel Williams Management in Papua New Guinea - Mismanagement or bad management K22 (launched 8th September) Construction in PNG - K30 Barakau Hanua - already in stock We have yet to catch up on the latest from Sir Paulius - launch of 9th November. Government PublicationsWe are attempting to increase coverage of these materials which are hard to access in terms of staff time. UN Convention against Corruption - copies at K3 - useful for essays NCDC Investigation Report 2000 - very few copies at K50 Withdrawal of powers, functions, and finances from Western (Fly River) - National Management Team Report and Ministerial Statement - 2 bound together - very few copies at K20 Report of the Royal PNG Constabulary Administrative Review Committee - New Stock now available - K50 each Annual Reports - These are often requested for student projects we have little to show as yet. Some useful books-publications reference catalogs: UK, USA, Australia, International Antiquarian Bookseller
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