by Dana Lynn Smith
Recently an author asked me if it would be helpful for her friends, family or networking circles to request her book from their local libraries, to encourage the libraries to order the book.
Maybe, but remember that librarians are aware of this tactic so having multiple people request a book may raise a red flag. This tactic may bring a book to a librarian's attention, but they may not order it unless they feel it's a quality product and meets a need in their community (and they have the budget for it.)
On the other hand, many libraries do try to fulfill patron requests. If you do ask people to request your book at their library, be sure to encourage them to check out the book once it's available!
To learn more about selling to libraries, see The Savvy Book Marketer's Guide to Selling Your Book to Libraries.
My database of the top 50 public and top 50 university libraries in the United States (plus a bonus list of 200+ Texas libraries) is available for just $10 or it comes free with the PDF version of my Selling Your Book to Libraries ebook.
Also Barbara Florio Graham offers a list of the top 100 Canadian libraries with purchasing power for $35, ready to print on labels.
Remember, you can submit your top book marketing questions to the Savvy Book Marketer.
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