Thanks to Molly for this information 😀
Be sure to click on the links given in Molly’s article…
VERY interesting reading 😀
When a self-published author contacts someone in the collection development department at my library, we let out a collective groan. Inevitably, our answer to the request to add their book to our collection will feel personal, which is awkward. It will definitely mean more work for us no matter what, and for acquisitions and cataloging staff as well if we do accept the book as a donation or decide to purchase it.
Librarians don’t want to buy your self-published book, but not for the reasons you think.
I’ve been thinking about self-published books and their place in libraries a lot recently, as my library has been updating our collection development policy and brainstorming ways to streamline how we deal with requests from authors to include their self-published materials in our collection and how our collection development work complements our strategic goal of supporting content creation in our community.
Then, this weekend…
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I also have books in local libraries. They were enthusiastic and only too happy to buy copies of several books. Even the state library is interested. Most libraries I have contacted are willing to buy hard copies, but not digital content. 🙂
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And I thought every book will go automatically into libraries. Not so, hey?
My Talon book series are edited with designer covers and would need to go then into the libraries. They are available in amazon.com
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I’ve been lucky to have the support of my local libraries – one purchased several copies of my self published book and hosted an author event for me, while others have had me in to talk with reading groups. My book has been professionally edited and had the cover designed, plus I also approached the right person to ask, which I think was a big help. I’ve also offered to donate copies to other branches.
However, I completely understand where Molly is coming from, and I think my own experience has been based on luck as much as anything else.
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Good for you Helen – let’s hope for even more success in future for you 😀
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Thanks Chris x
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Absolutely. It might be the best book ever in circulation, it still has issue if self-published.
Molly, my SF books are not self-published. Possible for them to be considered for your catalogue?
You can look at them from NetGalley. (Science Fiction, author Massimo Marino)
Best,
Massimo
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Best go to Molly’s blog and ask her directly Massimo 😀
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Did it already. I copy pasted here 😉
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GREAT 😀
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This is, as you say an interesting post. I have experienced mixed results when approaching libraries regarding my book, “Dalliance”. I popped into my local library in Crystal Palace who where happy to accept a copy for their shelves. I also wrote to Liverpool Central Library explaining that I’m originally from the city and requesting they please consider adding my book to their stock. Again I was successful. However a letter to Croydon Library (the nearest town to Crystal Palace) produced no response. My experience is certainly nothing ventured, nothing gained. Kevin
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I think that, where possible, a visit in person, with a copy (or three) in hand may be more successful Kevin 🙂
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I think you are right Chris and if, for some reason the good librarian seems less than keen I can always get Trigger to growl menacingly and bare his teeth! However he is more likely to lick them to death! Kevin
On 8/25/15, Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
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A WISE DOG – He knows that a friendly licking works often better than a menacing growl 🙂
Personally, I find a friendly pointy fanged grin works best for me (and gives me lots of room to move wherever I am LOL)
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