With real budgets and built-in credibility, public libraries are still a powerful sales channel. Let’s get your book on their shelves.
Whether you’ve just launched or have a few books out already, libraries are one of the few places that still buy books directly from self-published authors.
I provide the professional metadata, library-ready marketing materials, and direct access to verified contacts you need – so you can either handle the initial outreach yourself or have me do it for you.
I’m a children’s book author and the founder of Journey Publishing. After self-publishing my first few titles, I quickly discovered how difficult it is to gain real traction on Amazon and through digital marketing alone. Between overcrowded platforms, costly ads, and unpredictable algorithms, it felt nearly impossible to get my books in front of the right readers, let alone build steady, long-term sales.
That frustration pushed me to explore an often-overlooked sales channel: public libraries. Through trial and error, I figured out exactly what libraries need to confidently purchase a book – and I built a repeatable system to help authors get there. As part of that process, I compiled a comprehensive database of every public library in North America, including public contact details like email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, and key staff contacts.
Today, I help self-published authors get their books into public libraries across North America. I provide everything libraries expect when considering a title: professional book data, a polished sales sheet, and direct outreach to the people who actually make purchasing decisions.
Whether you’re just launching your first title or looking to build long-term visibility for your entire catalog, I’m here to help you move beyond the algorithm, and onto real library shelves.
Depending on your package, you’ll receive:
You’ll receive a curated, up-to-date list of public libraries across North America, including:
– Library names
– Key contact names (e.g., collection managers, children’s librarians)
– Email addresses
– Mailing addresses
– Phone numbers
– Fax numbers (where available)
The number of contacts provided scales with your chosen package – from 1,000 to every known library in North America.
A clean, librarian-friendly PDF that includes your book cover, description, ISBNs, ordering details, and key selling points — exactly what libraries expect to see in a submission.
Done-for-you email scripts that are polite, professional, and optimized to stand out in a librarian’s inbox.
Included in the Premium package: I manage the email campaign for you from start to finish.
A comprehensive step-by-step guide to help you turn cold outreach into real, recurring sales. This guide walks you through how to:
Time your follow-ups for the best response rate
Handle librarian objections professionally
Maximize your conversion rate from initial contact to library orders
Optimize your contact list for email, direct mail, fax (yes, many libraries still use fax and it can be a powerful tool), and phone calls
Choose the right sales method based on region, library size, and communication preferences
Don’t Ghost the Librarian is your go-to resource for building real relationships with libraries and making sure your book stays on their radar — and their shelves.
If you want libraries to even consider purchasing your book, this is essential. A MARC record is a standardized cataloging file that libraries require to evaluate and shelve titles.
Without it, most libraries will not consider your book.
I’ll create a professionally formatted MARC file that’s fully compatible with public library systems across North America.
Perfect for authors looking to handle outreach themselves with professional tools and targeted contacts.
For authors ready to reach more libraries and implement a more effective follow-up strategy.
A full-service package for authors who want complete reach and done-for-you delivery.
Customize your package with the following add-ons at checkout or through your intake form:
