Libraries

Information about how libraries acquire and categorize their books.

http://thewritelife.com/new-authors-need-know-library-systems/

Library Books

Reasons why it helps your sales to have patrons check your book out of the library.

https://www.facebook.com/notes/maggie-stiefvater-really-its-me/how-much-does-checking-out-books-at-a-library-help-you-the-author-if-any/10153804036257036

Curriculum Guides

Sell more books by creating educational materials for the school and library market.

http://bookmarketingtools.com/blog/create-education-materials-to-sell-more-books/

Library Sales

Do libraries buy books the same way other outlets do?

http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2015/07/industry-question-library-sales.html

School and Library Markets

Your nonfiction book might be perfect for the school and library market.

https://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2015/02/04/school-and-library-market-tracey-baptiste/

Mailing Lists

Here's a source for bookstore and library mailing lists. 

http://www.newpages.com/mailing-lists/

Booksellers and Librarians

When it comes to marketing, booksellers and librarians are an author's best friend. 

http://publishingperspectives.com/2014/09/an-authors-best-friends-booksellers-and-librarians/

School and Library Visits

Get your understanding for the visit in writing using these forms as a template. 

http://groundreport.com/how-to-publicize-your-writing-by-speaking-in-schools-libraries-and-shopping-malls/

Author Speed Dating

Here are some tips for quick meetings with librarians and booksellers. 

http://blogs.publishersweekly.com/blogs/shelftalker/?p=11110

Libraries

Seven tips for getting a library to carry your book. 

http://www.amarketingexpert.com/7-secrets-to-getting-into-libraries/

Library Purchasing

How libraries choose which books to publish and how you can increase the possibility yours will be picked up. 

http://accrispin.blogspot.com/2010/04/guest-blog-post-how-libraries-choose.html

Recommended Books

Books from different genres that everyone should know, recommended by the New York Public Library.
http://kids.nypl.org/reading/recommended_2009.cfm

Association for Library Service to Children

News, issues, conferences, resources, and activities for those interested in children’s librarianship.
http://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/