library controversy

music4me · 02-28-2011, 06:49 PM

Much is being made of Harper Colllins restricting the number of times a library can lend an e-book. Seems publishing houses have no trouble placing their e-books in libraries, but scant concern is given the independent, self-published author trying to place a book. I filed an application with content reserve/overdrive.com. It mystified me. They want to know how many books I'll be placing each quarter, etc. Appears they only want commercial publishers for library sales. Is there a way Kindle or B&N could place independent authors in libraries? Or could we form such a block that would guarantee many titles going in?

Nada y Nadie · 03-03-2011, 10:11 PM

I was also wondering how small publishers and self-published authors can get their ebooks into libraries, especially considering how poor the ebook selection is at many libraries. I was rejected by overdrive, too, though, so I don't know how to go about it. Just letting you know you aren't alone.

Giggleton · 03-04-2011, 12:13 AM

I'm interested too, my local library is definitely interested in printed books by local authors, is yours too?

ITS THE MONEY

There's probably a software solution out there for libraries to adopt that would let them deliver our ebooks to patrons, but let me ask you, are you concerned with monies upon delivery? Or would you be content with a link to your paypal address in the ebook, and reliance on the faith of your species to contribute to your well being?

02-28-2011, 06:49 PM	#1
music4me Jewishcat Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Portland, Ore Device: none	library controversy Much is being made of Harper Colllins restricting the number of times a library can lend an e-book. Seems publishing houses have no trouble placing their e-books in libraries, but scant concern is given the independent, self-published author trying to place a book. I filed an application with content reserve/overdrive.com. It mystified me. They want to know how many books I'll be placing each quarter, etc. Appears they only want commercial publishers for library sales. Is there a way Kindle or B&N could place independent authors in libraries? Or could we form such a block that would guarantee many titles going in?

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03-03-2011, 10:11 PM	#2
Nada y Nadie Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 50000 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: none	I was also wondering how small publishers and self-published authors can get their ebooks into libraries, especially considering how poor the ebook selection is at many libraries. I was rejected by overdrive, too, though, so I don't know how to go about it. Just letting you know you aren't alone.

03-04-2011, 12:13 AM	#3
Giggleton Banned Posts: 1,687 Karma: 4368191 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Device: Kindle3	I'm interested too, my local library is definitely interested in printed books by local authors, is yours too? ITS THE MONEY There's probably a software solution out there for libraries to adopt that would let them deliver our ebooks to patrons, but let me ask you, are you concerned with monies upon delivery? Or would you be content with a link to your paypal address in the ebook, and reliance on the faith of your species to contribute to your well being?

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