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How to Get Your Book Into Libraries
Manage episode 508158117 series 3525649
In this episode, Lauren & Matt want indie authors to see their books on library shelves! Whether you dream of your hardcover on display in your local public library or hope to find your ebook in digital catalogs nationwide, we’re here to help make it happen.
Watch this episode on YouTube!
Dive Deeper
💡 Explore These Resources
- OverDrive | Libraries Break Digital Lending Records in 2024
- Library of Congress | About the CIP Program | Cataloging in Publication
- Library of Congress | Understanding MARC Records
- How To Get Your Self-Published Book Into Libraries
💡 Listen to These Episodes
- Ep #37 | How to Get Your Book Into Indie Bookstores
- Ep #59 | Mastering Book Metadata to Maximize Market Reach
- Ep #65 | How to Copyright the Copy That You Wrote
💡 Read These Blog Posts
- How to Get Your Book Into Libraries
- Selling Your Book on Consignment with Indie Bookstores
- 5 Visual Indicators Your Book is Self-Published
💡 Watch These Videos
Sound Bites From This Episode
🎙️ [14:00] “The discoverability that we often talk about is lacking on so many other distribution or retail options is still very much active in libraries in both digital and physical libraries.”
🎙️ [27:09] “You need to be where librarians are going to be. Besides the library.”
🎙️ [45:30] “You’re fostering relationships in your local community, which can only ever be a good thing for your brand and your career.”
💀 Can’t wait for our next episode? Check out our Resources page for links to our blog, our YouTube channel, and more.
💀 Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at luludotcom!
💀 Email us at [email protected]
💀 Sign up for our mailing list.
97 episodes
Manage episode 508158117 series 3525649
In this episode, Lauren & Matt want indie authors to see their books on library shelves! Whether you dream of your hardcover on display in your local public library or hope to find your ebook in digital catalogs nationwide, we’re here to help make it happen.
Watch this episode on YouTube!
Dive Deeper
💡 Explore These Resources
- OverDrive | Libraries Break Digital Lending Records in 2024
- Library of Congress | About the CIP Program | Cataloging in Publication
- Library of Congress | Understanding MARC Records
- How To Get Your Self-Published Book Into Libraries
💡 Listen to These Episodes
- Ep #37 | How to Get Your Book Into Indie Bookstores
- Ep #59 | Mastering Book Metadata to Maximize Market Reach
- Ep #65 | How to Copyright the Copy That You Wrote
💡 Read These Blog Posts
- How to Get Your Book Into Libraries
- Selling Your Book on Consignment with Indie Bookstores
- 5 Visual Indicators Your Book is Self-Published
💡 Watch These Videos
Sound Bites From This Episode
🎙️ [14:00] “The discoverability that we often talk about is lacking on so many other distribution or retail options is still very much active in libraries in both digital and physical libraries.”
🎙️ [27:09] “You need to be where librarians are going to be. Besides the library.”
🎙️ [45:30] “You’re fostering relationships in your local community, which can only ever be a good thing for your brand and your career.”
💀 Can’t wait for our next episode? Check out our Resources page for links to our blog, our YouTube channel, and more.
💀 Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at luludotcom!
💀 Email us at [email protected]
💀 Sign up for our mailing list.
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