“Unveiling the Hidden Realities: What Librarians Wish Every Author Knew About Their Books”
In a world bursting with books, it’s easy to think that simply donating one to your local library is as simple as a quick drop-off. Well, let me tell you, it often isn’t! As a seasoned library worker—who’s spent over a decade peeking behind the curtain of the book-borrowing universe—I have a story to share that might just change how you view those dusty tomes in your attic. Tune in as I unravel the often misunderstood processes of book donations and how they truly fit into the labyrinth of public libraries. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about giving away books; there’s so much more that happens behind the scenes! Curious to learn more? Click here: LEARN MORE.
The Short Of It
There are so many books in the sea…
I’ve worked in public libraries (in the United States) for over a decade. It has given me a unique look at how readers choose books, how many books there actually are, and — like any industry — how much the general public misunderstands how the library does what it does.
At the axis of all that… I’ve got the not-so-rosy insight on author’s books and events in public libraries.
Keep it to yourself
Many people think donating books to the library works like this: You give a book or books to your local library, and your library easy-peasy puts them on the shelf to circulate. This belief holds true for both those who have written a book they want to get on the library shelves and those who are cleaning out their closets and want to donate their precious tomes from decades of reading to a new place.
It is, in fact, not that easy.
It takes time, resources, and people-power to catalog new books. Especially if that is a “new book” for the library where this is not a preexisting record for it.
I work in a public-facing position, so I don’t know all the nitty-gritty of all…
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