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Rebecca wrote: "A couple of months ago, I was on my local library's website, and saw that there was a way to get independently published ebooks in the library's catalog. Of course, I signed up. It would be an easy..."I have a permafree short story that was accepted for SELF-e. Keep in mind that authors get no compensation for their books, but SELF-e does make money from library subscriptions.
Several authors have spoken out against SELF-e/Biblioboard for this reason, but I figured I'd give it a try since my story was free anyway.
Also, your book may be accepted but won't show up in your library's system unless they purchase Biblioboard. Very few libraries have done so, since it's fairly new, and they already have Overdrive.
I couldn't find that on my library's state-wide website, but my books are on Overdrive, so maybe that's good enough.
My library is cheap and doesn't have such a program.
Thanks for the feedback. I hadn't considered the Self-e vs Overdrive situation.
Ken wrote: "I couldn't find that on my library's state-wide website, but my books are on Overdrive, so maybe that's good enough."Ken, how did you get your book on Overdrive? I think that's cool as I get e-books from the library all the time.
Susan wrote: "Ken, how did you get your book on Overdrive? I think that's cool a..."
I did it through Smashwords. I don't know if you can do it direct. I'm fairly certain the libraries in my state don't support Indie authors anyway. I gave them a paperback copy of my first book free, and I haven't seen it since. I'm thinking the local librarian took it home after getting me to autograph it.
I did it through Smashwords. I don't know if you can do it direct. I'm fairly certain the libraries in my state don't support Indie authors anyway. I gave them a paperback copy of my first book free, and I haven't seen it since. I'm thinking the local librarian took it home after getting me to autograph it.
Smashwords, okay thanks for that bit of information. Isn't a shame that's how libraries work.... I would think they'd love to have a special section for Indie writers in their area or state - good way to support the community................
Ken wrote: " I gave them a paperback copy of my first book free, and I haven't seen it since...."I've had that happen with a few libraries. I suspect they end up in a book sale at some point!
Ken wrote: "Ken wrote: " I gave them a paperback copy of my first book free, and I haven't seen it since...."I've had that happen with a few libraries. I suspect they end up in a book sale at some point!"
you're probably right.............. but I'm sure someone enjoyed it!!
About two, maybe three, weeks ago, I got the email saying I was accepted, and that my book would be included in my local library catalog. I downloaded the Biblioboard app and logged in with my library, but couldn't find my ebook. I figured it would take a while, so I checked back every couple days or so since, but it's still not in there.
Does anyone else have experience with this program? Is it possible that I was accepted, but it's just taking longer to actually get my book in the system? I know it's a legit program, or else the libraries wouldn't promote/use it, I'm just curious how long I should wait for it to show up.