Resources for Florida Libraries as... Publishers
- Group blog on library publishing
- Community for academic publishing
- Other types of libraries looking for publishing information and inspiration may also find it helpful.
The Library Publishing Toolkit
- Joint effort between an academic library and a public library to assist libraries in publishing.
"The Public Library as Publisher," Library Journal (March 26, 2014)
- Jennifer Koerber details several public libraries’ publishing programs, with tips for libraries interested in publishing.
- An e-book publishing company which has developed publishing initiatives with public libraries.
Find out more about Smashwords here:
Brandi Scardilli’s article discusses how public libraries can work with Smashwords, compete for readers, workshop potential self-published titles and help emerging authors get noticed.
Christyna Hunter explores the emerging trend of public libraries teaming with publishers, detailing the partnership between Los Gatos Public Library (LGPL) in California and Smashwords.
- “Teaching Teens Self-Publishing @ the Library,” Public Libraries Online (May 13, 2015)
Christyna Hunter revisits the collaboration between LGPL and Smashwords, which has expanded to include a project with Los Gatos High School. The project teaches teens all aspects of self-publishing through both instruction and hands-on experience, with all tools provided.
- “Libraries to Become Community Publishing Portals,” The Huffington Post (March 28, 2013)
Smashwords founder, Mark Coker, discusses why and how public libraries should get involved in publishing. Coker draws examples from his presentation to the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services and from Smashwords’ collaboration with LGPL.
Slideshow from Mark Coker’s presentation to the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services.
