How To Get Your Book Into A Library

A guideline by Author Kevin Morris 😀

I am fortunate to live within 10-15 minutes walking distance of Upper Norwood’s Joint Library, the oldest and, I believe the only independent institution of it’s kind, (http://uppernorwoodlibrary.org/).

In search of ways to get my book, “Dalliance: A Collection of Poetry and Prose” into the hands of more readers I visited the library to ascertain whether they would add it to their shelves. To my delight a librarian confirmed the library would be pleased to accept my book. Its wonderful to know that “Dalliance” is available for the residents of Noorwood to enjoy.

The following article contains useful advice on getting a self published book into a library, (http://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Self-Published-Book-into-Libraries). The article mentions the importance of specifying that you wish your book to be added to the library’s stock rather than sold. This is good advice and I asked the librarian to add “Dalliance” to the library’s…

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The Story Reading Ape says:

June 4, 2015 at 15:53

YAY – Thank You Janice 😀

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When I finally get my 3rd book finished, I plan to do this, as well as donating to school libraries. I have already donated to both my sons schools, and was even invited to speak at one of the schools, which was fun!

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The Story Reading Ape says:

May 11, 2015 at 11:14

PLUS, your books are at some Historical Monument Visitor Centres Ali 😀

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- Ali Isaac says:
  
  May 11, 2015 at 11:20
  
  Yes that is a great positive, I was very lucky there, and should really make more effort to get into more of them around the country. The Dublin Museum of Archaeology feature in book 2 so I should try there too… although Conor trashes the place!
  
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  - The Story Reading Ape says:
    
    May 11, 2015 at 11:31
    
    That’s great publicity for THEM Ali – THEY ARE IN A BOOK 😀
    
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    - Ali Isaac says:
      
      May 11, 2015 at 12:01
      
      I wonder if they would see it quite like that lol! 😊 Anyway, again, I’d like to approach them with all three books in a package deal produced by a local Irish printer. I think I’ve sorted everything but writing that last damn book!!!
      
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    - The Story Reading Ape says:
      
      May 11, 2015 at 12:03
      
      GOOD LUCK ALI – May the Words be with you 😀
      
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    - Ali Isaac says:
      
      May 11, 2015 at 12:03
      
      Thanks Chris! 😂
      
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