Comments on: How to Get Your Self Published Book Into Libraries https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-get-your-self-published-book-into-libraries/ Promote your book to Written Word Media's audience of over one million readers. Read our blog for information on all things self-publishing. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:57:18 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 By: Mary cowden Snyder, BA, MA https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-get-your-self-published-book-into-libraries/#comment-296227 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:57:18 +0000 https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/?p=61226#comment-296227 Thank you……………………………..

]]> By: Anek https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-get-your-self-published-book-into-libraries/#comment-253423 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 07:45:26 +0000 https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/?p=61226#comment-253423 The planet is full of creativity and talent. Author promotions are equally important as book marketing. Their journey helps in understanding their mindset, approach, and learning.

]]> By: Riley Chance https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-get-your-self-published-book-into-libraries/#comment-252142 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 03:46:28 +0000 https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/?p=61226#comment-252142 ]]> This is solid advice – especially the sell sheet. I have a friend in the local public library who tells me they get many requests so it pays to stand out with clarity! I have just contacted the majority of libraries in New Zealand about my third novel and, whole I seldom received a reply, I see the book on order in a number of them now! It helped that the largest library (Auckland) had 10 copies and there were 30 holds waiting! 😉

]]> By: Charlotte Glaze https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-get-your-self-published-book-into-libraries/#comment-233636 Fri, 03 May 2024 15:25:23 +0000 https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/?p=61226#comment-233636 In reply to Kelley Berberich.

Thank you! I didn’t know about this, and I just registered my upcoming book.

]]> By: Janet Lee Berg https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-get-your-self-published-book-into-libraries/#comment-199594 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 11:45:49 +0000 https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/?p=61226#comment-199594 In reply to David Roundtree.

How do you get someone to do a Audiobook for you? I need names and info, please, I always wanted to do that for my two historical fiction WWII books (w/smaller publishers) based on our family history with front cover blurbs from famous authors)

]]> By: Tara Hall https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-get-your-self-published-book-into-libraries/#comment-195753 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 02:20:31 +0000 https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/?p=61226#comment-195753 So grateful for your article and the responses. I’ll visit my library this week and report back. Mine is a children’s book- all illustrated by hand in gouache- never painted anything outside of pottery and one canvas before taking this on- but now I can’t stop painting- hope to have my second book out before my hardcover hits 9/6. I looked up the sources mentioned by the library rep- those are very helpful- but pricey. I did receive my LCCN and sending in my copy next week to copyright office. The learning curve is large!

]]> By: Gail Oglesby https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-get-your-self-published-book-into-libraries/#comment-181949 Sun, 07 May 2023 15:40:04 +0000 https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/?p=61226#comment-181949 In reply to Kelley Berberich.

How to Get Your LCCN Number
Next up is the LCCN number (Library of Congress Control Number aka Library of Congress Card Number). This is a number assigned to the Library Of Congress bibliographic record of your book. The LCCN number differs from the ISBN number in that an ISBN is assigned to each edition or format of your book while the Library of Congress number is assigned to the work itself.

This is a two-step process and can take anywhere from one to two weeks to complete. To start the LCCN application process, go to http://www.loc.gov/publish/pcn/ The Pre-assigned Control Number program assigns the LCCN number. This is a free service, but you must mail a published copy of your book to the Library of Congress. Audio books and eBooks are not eligible for LCCN assignment. The LCCN does not copyright your book.

]]> By: Patricia https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-get-your-self-published-book-into-libraries/#comment-168889 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 01:48:49 +0000 https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/?p=61226#comment-168889 In reply to Michael F.

I believe they’ve been bought out by Ingram in 2019. But if you find the answer, I hope you can share it with me. I’m Canadian and want to get my memoir into US Libraries. Good luck!

]]> By: Patricia https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-get-your-self-published-book-into-libraries/#comment-168886 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 01:45:00 +0000 https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/?p=61226#comment-168886 In reply to Collection Development Librarian.

Thanks for all this info. I am Canadian. My book is already in our libraries, but I want to get it in US libraries. I will take all this great info when I begin. What you’ve outlined is pretty much what Canadian libraries ask for. Be well.

]]> By: Wayne Kramer https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-get-your-self-published-book-into-libraries/#comment-166438 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:34:43 +0000 https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/?p=61226#comment-166438 In reply to Kelley Berberich.

You can’t get LCCN after publication, but you can get the PCIP block, which is often added to the copyright page.

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