Research Periodicals & Book Services (RPBS) is a company that specializes in the distribution, sale and marketing of educational materials.
Our focus includes print and electronic reference books and textbooks, and other educational materials.
RPBS is based in Houston, Texas with offices and agents around the world.


RPBS is a leading supplier of academic publications, including both textbooks and reference books (print and e-publications) from hundreds of renowned publishers around the world. We also supply trade books from a variety of publishers. With over 30 years of experience in the publications business, RPBS is known as an excellent resource to librarians and departmental directors at universities, private companies, government-institutions and other research-oriented organizations in many countries. We have offices and agents in Latin America, throughout the GCC and Sub-Saharan Africa.


Experience along with a commitment to customer service has allowed us to win several contracts throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.


Customer service is one of the cornerstones of the RPBS culture. Our ability to bring academic and industry-leading publications along with a cost-saving solutions to our customers has lead us to be an industry leader.
Our warehouses in the USA and UK allow us to deliver publications to thousands of libraries around the world and guarantee a swift turnaround time for any request.


We specialize in supplying the following:

  • Textbooks
  • E-Resources
  • Trade Books