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Schools, Universities, Libraries - Wholesale Accounts

WELCOME TO ABBEY'S - We're glad you found us!

Dear Teachers and Librarians,

Throughout the decades Abbey’s has been supplying books, we have come to be especially proud of our long-standing relationships with schools, libraries. and universities across Australia

Abbey’s offers premium, one-to-one personalised service - our friendly and long-serving knowledgable staff are on-hand to assist you and we're open almost every day of the year.

Here are some of the services we can offer you:

  • School & Library discounts for our account holders

  • Vast Range - Abbey’s has worldwide connections, sourcing books from all across the globe

  • Foreign Language & ESL Books - Our multilingual staff and expansive selection have made Abbey’s a go-to resource for language teachers and learners alike

  • Free quotes and pro-forma invoices upon request

  • Recommendations from our seasoned professional staff

  • Special orders for books not in our catalogue.

  • Appointments with our expert staff to discuss your resource needs.

  • Streamlined ordering process - shop online with our webstore.

  • Invoice to Account - no need to pay up front.

  • Versatile Payment options such as EFTs and credit card are available.

  • Gift Vouchers no limits, no expiry dates.

  • FREE Audiobooks for educators (see lower down this page).


We have established relationships with many departments of education and buying programs (NSW Vendor Number 100037607, Unimarket, Vendor Panel).

We appreciate the support you're showing by working with us, an independent bookshop staffed by real people. Much like schools and libraries, bookshops are a bulwark for our culture, playing an essential part in keeping literacy alive.

See you soon,
The Abbey’s Team

1. GETTING YOUR ACCOUNT SET UP

We’re with you every step of the way to set up your account. Start by emailing Laura at admin@abbeys.com.au, or call us at 02 9264 3111 and select Option 4 for Admin.

During your correspondence with Laura, we will negotiate the details of your organisation’s account. Payment terms and discount rates are decided at this stage.

Once your organisation’s account is set up, we will also set up a registered account for the Abbey’s webstore. This allows you to directly place account orders online.

To create a registered account:

1. Click LOG IN (top right of any page on this website).
2. Click SIGNUP.
3. Fill out the form and create your password (a strong one please).
4. Click 'Submit'.


2. LODGING YOUR CREDIT APPLICATION

You will be asked to submit a credit application form. You can download the application using the link below, or by right-clicking the button and choosing 'Save link as'. Fill the form out and email the completed PDF to Laura using the email address shown above.

3. PLACING YOUR ORDERS


ORDERING ONLINE
Using your registered online account, you can shop on the online store as normal. Add Items to your Cart and then click “Checkout”.
At the payment screen, select “Pay In-Store”
Include your account number and any Purchase Order number in the “Order Notes” field. This ensures the order will be personally handled by our accounts team.
ORDERING BY EMAIL
If a title is not available on the online store, or you would like a quote, feel free to email books@abbeys.com.au using the button below.
ORDERING BY CARRIER PIGEON
Unfortunately we no longer accept orders via this technology.

OUR DIVISIONS

ABBEY'S BOOKSHOP
An Aladdin's cave for readers

Since 1968 ~ Abbey's Bookshop is an iconic Sydney independent bookstore. Our store at 131 York Street is in the heart of Sydney (right next to the Queen Victoria Building) but we also ship to customers Australia-wide & internationally.

Abbey's customers are knowledge seekers and lifelong learners and we have a strong reputation for stocking not just the latest bestsellers but also curating a distinctive collection sourced from publishers large and small, and academic presses from around the world - where ideas grow.

LANGUAGE BOOK CENTRE
Foreign Language Books & ESL

Students, teachers, travellers and migrants are warmly welcomed to Australia's No.1 bookstore for language learning and teaching resources.

Our Sydney bookshop is upstairs (lifts available) at 131 York Street (next to QVB) and inside Abbey's Bookshop. It holds the largest range of learning aids for over 100 languages, including ESL.

Plus we also have a huge range of movies, novels & children's books in non-English languages. Come along to our bookshop and be amazed!

GALAXY BOOKSHOP
Science Fiction & Fantasy

GALAXY Bookshop is upstairs (lifts available) at 131 York Street (next to QVB) and inside Abbey's Bookshop. It is Sydney's specialist store for science fiction and fantasy books, graphic novels, toys, games & merchandise for Star Wars, Doctor Who, Star Trek, Game Worlds and much more!

Contact Us

ABBEY'S BOOKSHOP
An Aladdin's cave for readers

131 York Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: 02 9264 3111 (option 1)
Book enquiries: info@abbeys.com.au
Online Order enquiries: orders@abbeys.com.au
Feedback: feedback@abbeys.com.au
ABN 86 000 650 975

LANGUAGE BOOK CENTRE
Foreign Language Books & ESL

Level 1
131 York Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: 02 9264 3111 (option 2)
General enquiries: language@abbeys.com.au
Online Order enquiries: orders@abbeys.com.au
A division of Abbey's Bookshops Pty Ltd

GALAXY BOOKSHOP
Science Fiction & Fantasy

Level 1
131 York Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: 02 9264 3111 (option 3)
Book enquiries: sf@galaxybooks.com.au
Online Order enquiries: orders@abbeys.com.au
A division of Abbey's Bookshops Pty Ltd

Where Ideas Grow

Audiobooks with heart!

Abbey's and Libro.fm want to thank teachers for the role they play in the community. That’s why we’re teaming up to make audiobooks available for purchase, too.

Educators can receive a curated selection of audiobooks each month - FREE to download!


  • Join the Audiobook Listening Copy (ALC) program for complimentary new and upcoming audiobooks. New selection every month! Educators only.
  • Listen anytime, anywhere by downloading to your device.
  • New ALCs can be redeemed each month. Once redeemed, they can be downloaded and listened to at any time.
  • Libro.fm will help you stay updated on new ALCs, and remind you to claim your free downloads.
  • Apply for the ALC program using the link below

You can also find out about Abbey's general audiobooks offering here: AUDIOBOOKS

Location

Visit us soon

We are at 131 York Street, across from Sydney's historic Queen Victoria Building (QVB) and just 50 metres from Town Hall and Town Hall station.


 Abbey's Bookshop Entrance at 131 York Street
 Abbey's Bookshop Store front at 131 York Street

••• Internal photography credit: Benjamin Townsend •••

 Abbey's Bookshop Inside - New Non-Fiction
 Abbey's Bookshop Inside - Crime Alley

 Richard Flanagan at Abbey's Bookshop
 Abbey's Bookshop Author Star

ABBEY'S BOOKSHOP

131 York Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia