Webinar: Library as Small Press

Originally presented January 27, 2021

To meet patrons’ needs for quality local content, more and more libraries have stepped into the role of small press to produce books written by staff and community writers. By publishing local content, libraries capture vital local information, promote diverse writers, reach underserved populations, and Illuminate special collections. Any size or type of library can start a small press, and libraries can publish an array of books including:

• Novels and memoirs
• Poetry and art books
• Local history chronicles
• Local tour guides
• Children's books
• Comic books
• Cookbooks
• Professional handbooks
• Reference books

In this webinar, Stephanie Katz shares the basic steps to publish and promote a print and digital book, as well as ideas for programming and community partnerships stemming from your book. Examples from libraries across North American are included, as well as tips for publishing on a budget.

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