https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/distribution-sales/w/libraries/7716/advice-for-authors-on-getting-their-books-placed-in-librariesen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/distribution-sales/w/libraries/7716/advice-for-authors-on-getting-their-books-placed-in-librariesFri, 13 Mar 2020 14:38:09 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:0c788eed-571e-4c60-a51c-9a4a8f176d8aSara Strattonhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/distribution-sales/w/libraries/7716/advice-for-authors-on-getting-their-books-placed-in-libraries#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Libraries by Sara Stratton on 3/13/2020 2:38:09 PM<br /> <p>Before trying to get your book into libraries, Redwood Publishing owner Sara Stratton recommends first focusing on your launch. Get some sales and reviews and build your audience. Then take your story of success to the library &ndash; this can help sway the library&rsquo;s opinion in whether or not to bring in your book. Stratton has also seen authors succeed in this venture when bringing something else to the table besides just their book. Offer to host a book signing or other event to show that you are invested in getting people to the library. Another tip Stratton offers is adding your book to OverDrive, which allows users to borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and videos for free. If you get a lot of traffic on this platform, libraries will take that into consideration. Finally, Stratton says that obtaining a Library of Congress number doesn&rsquo;t hurt, because your book will be discoverable in the library&rsquo;s system.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-01-82/AdviceforAuthorsonGettingTheirBooksPlacedinLibraries.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../AdviceforAuthorsonGettingTheirBooksPlacedinLibraries.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, video</div>