A budget line item left untouched has a way of looking like a line item you don’t need. For physical media, that can be a risky message to send as 2027 budgets take shape.
Spending your full 2026 allocation keeps your shelves fresh and shows decision makers the demand is real. Here’s how to put every remaining dollar to work before the books close:
Midwest Tape Makes Year-End Spending Simple
For most libraries, the biggest year-end obstacle is time. Building a full order during one of the busiest stretches of the year is a lot to ask.
Midwest Tape takes that work off your plate with themed collections that feature popular movies, TV shows, and audiobooks your patrons will love. Each collection can be added to your shopping cart in a single convenient click.
Collections come in $250 and $500 tiers with a $1,000 option also available for larger balances.
Does your remaining balance fall somewhere in between? Your account executive can build a custom collection to match whatever you have left, even if it’s a small amount. Tell us your number and we’ll put together a list for you to approve, so you don’t have to do the math yourself.
Every order arrives shelf ready, so new titles can move from the box to circulation quickly, just in time for patrons looking for something to watch over the holidays.
Physical Media is Having a Moment
For years, streaming seemed poised to make the DVD shelf obsolete. Lately, though, patrons are finding their way back to it. Subscription prices for the major streaming services have climbed steadily over the past several years, with many more than doubling, and households paying for several services at once are feeling the squeeze.
Add with favorite titles vanishing from platforms without warning, a disc that’s always there when you want it starts to look pretty appealing.
This return to physical media is showing up across North America, from collectors building out their Blu-ray shelves to Gen Z viewers discovering DVDs for the first time. Libraries are perfectly positioned for the shift: when everyday costs keep rising, a library card that unlocks free movies and audiobooks becomes one of the best deals available.
Order by December 6
Timing matters at year end. Orders placed by December 6 will be processed and shipped in time for 2026 invoicing so that your funds are applied before the books close. Waiting until the final weeks of December can put that timeline at risk, so planning now keeps things stress free for you and your finance team.
For more than 35 years, Midwest Tape has been getting the latest titles onto library shelves, processed and ready to go. Your patrons are reaching for physical media again, and your shelves can be ready to meet them. Browse our year-end collections or contact your account exec today to start building a custom collection.
Place your order by December 6 to guarantee 2026 invoicing!
