Why Librarians Don’t Want to Buy Your Self-Published Book

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An informative post for authors wishing to get their books into libraries. Kevin

Originally posted on wrapped up in books:

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 foracquisitions and cataloging staff as well...