Libraries Partnering with Self-Publishing: A Winning Combination

A Winning Combination

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Library & Information Services
Cover of the book Libraries Partnering with Self-Publishing: A Winning Combination by Robert J. Grover Professor Emeritus, Kelly Visnak, Carmaine Ternes, Miranda Ericsson, Lissa Staley, ABC-CLIO
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Author: Robert J. Grover Professor Emeritus, Kelly Visnak, Carmaine Ternes, Miranda Ericsson, Lissa Staley ISBN: 9781440841590
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Publication: October 17, 2016
Imprint: Libraries Unlimited Language: English
Author: Robert J. Grover Professor Emeritus, Kelly Visnak, Carmaine Ternes, Miranda Ericsson, Lissa Staley
ISBN: 9781440841590
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication: October 17, 2016
Imprint: Libraries Unlimited
Language: English

In this useful guidebook, you'll learn how to transform your library into a self-publishing center with pointers, advice, and strategies for creating, producing, and printing books—both digitally and on paper. The book outlines your partnering role with patrons in the creation of published materials, offering step-by-step guidance for assisting library users who wish to put their written words in print. By using the detailed plan in this reference, you'll be able to help patrons identify an audience for their material, select the best publishing software for their needs, and utilize social media to promote and distribute their work.

Chapters follow the publishing process from planning to creative development, production, and marketing. The final chapter features books, websites, and Internet sources for designing brochures; creating a website; and designing, printing, and distributing a book. Helpful guidelines accompany excerpts from interviews with librarians experienced with this publishing model, examples of self-published books, and graphic models.

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In this useful guidebook, you'll learn how to transform your library into a self-publishing center with pointers, advice, and strategies for creating, producing, and printing books—both digitally and on paper. The book outlines your partnering role with patrons in the creation of published materials, offering step-by-step guidance for assisting library users who wish to put their written words in print. By using the detailed plan in this reference, you'll be able to help patrons identify an audience for their material, select the best publishing software for their needs, and utilize social media to promote and distribute their work.

Chapters follow the publishing process from planning to creative development, production, and marketing. The final chapter features books, websites, and Internet sources for designing brochures; creating a website; and designing, printing, and distributing a book. Helpful guidelines accompany excerpts from interviews with librarians experienced with this publishing model, examples of self-published books, and graphic models.

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