You will get your book into public libraries across North America
Project details
I help self-published authors increase book sales and exposure by getting their titles into public libraries across North America.
Libraries have large budgets and buy in volume - when done right, even a single library order can lead to repeat purchases and long-term sales momentum. I offer a complete marketing package tailored to your book, including a professionally designed sell sheet, cold outreach email (sent from your email), and a verified contact list of 1,000–10,000+ public libraries. You’ll also receive a fully formatted MARC record to support cataloging and acquisitions.
Every piece is personalized to your title and voice. As a self-published author myself, I understand how hard it is to stand out in today’s market. This service puts your book directly in front of library decision-makers - those with the power and budget to buy.
Libraries have large budgets and buy in volume - when done right, even a single library order can lead to repeat purchases and long-term sales momentum. I offer a complete marketing package tailored to your book, including a professionally designed sell sheet, cold outreach email (sent from your email), and a verified contact list of 1,000–10,000+ public libraries. You’ll also receive a fully formatted MARC record to support cataloging and acquisitions.
Every piece is personalized to your title and voice. As a self-published author myself, I understand how hard it is to stand out in today’s market. This service puts your book directly in front of library decision-makers - those with the power and budget to buy.
What's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$149
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Standard
$249
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Advanced
$499
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|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 5 days | 6 days | 10 days |
Launch Strategy | - | - | - |
Tailored Marketing Plan | |||
Promotional Campaign | |||
Ad Management | - | - | - |
Review & Critique | - | - | - |
Email Marketing Report | - | - | - |
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About Shea
Library Marketing Specialist for Self-Published Authors
Kelowna, Canada - 2:11 pm local time
You're not alone. Over 4,500 new self-published books are uploaded to Amazon every single day. Even great books with strong reviews and professional covers often get buried before they ever get discovered.
I know this firsthand.
I’m Shea, a self-published children’s book author and founder of Journey Publishing. When I launched my first titles, I poured everything into Amazon and social media - but quickly realized how hard it is to stand out. With thousands of new books published every day, even great stories get buried. Ads were expensive. Engagement was low. Sales were unpredictable at best.
So I took a different path.
I built a system to get my books into public libraries across the U.S. and Canada - places where people still browse, borrow, and talk about books. Libraries have real budgets, and they buy millions of titles each year, often in multiple formats. They also love supporting local and indie authors - but only if your book is presented the right way.
Now, I help other indie authors and small publishers do the same: increase their sales, exposure, and credibility by getting their books onto real shelves and in front of real readers.
📚 What I Offer:
✅ Curated Library Contact Lists
You’ll get a CSV of 1,000–10,000+ verified public libraries with real decision-makers, complete with emails, mailing addresses, phone/fax numbers, and key staff names. We can even localize the list to your region for a more targeted, high-conversion approach.
✅ Sell Sheet Creation
Librarians expect a one-page summary of your book, a resume if you will. I’ll create a clean, professional PDF with all the essentials - ISBNs, formats, pricing, summary, author bio, and ordering info, so your pitch is clear and credible.
✅ Cold Email Templates + Strategy
You’ll receive a personalized outreach email (written in your voice), plus follow-up templates and timing tips. These are designed to help you build relationships, not just send messages.
✅ Library Marketing Guide
My step-by-step guide, Don’t Ghost the Librarian, shows you exactly how to use your contact list, what to say, how to follow up, and how to turn outreach into actual sales.
✅ MARC Record Creation
Most libraries require a MARC record, which is a standardized metadata file that allows them to catalog and shelve your book. If you don’t provide one, they often can’t buy your book, even if they want to. I’ll create a fully compliant, library-ready MARC record for your title.
If you're tired of shouting into the algorithm and want to market your book with clarity, confidence, and strategy, let’s work together.
Your book deserves to be read. Let’s get it on the shelves.
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Shea can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Shea receives requirements from you.
Shea works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Review book details and create MARC record
I’ll review your book’s metadata and create a professionally formatted MARC record for library cataloging, based on the information you provide.
Design sell sheet and write outreach email
I’ll design a custom, professionally branded sell sheet (PDF) and write a cold outreach email tailored to librarians and acquisition staff. You’ll have a chance to review and approve the email before it’s sent.