Libraries Partnering with Self-Publishing

Help your library leverage opportunities in the popular do-it-yourself publishing movement by following this guide''s process for creating and producing books 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 booksboth 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.