Date post: | 11-Apr-2017 |
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What is Loan Stars?
Get lists at loanstars.ca
Who is involved?
This could be the next champion for your book!
Who is behind this?
Before we find books... March 31st -‐ May publica.on dates April 30th -‐ June publica.on dates May 31st – July publica.on dates Eligible books must meet certain criteria: • They must be NEW releases – no trade or paperback versions, no re-‐releases • They must be offered by one of the par.cipa.ng partners
1. Librarians sign up and log in to CataList to find new titles
2. When they find a title, they can request a copy either using Netgalley or through the publisher
3. Books are read before the deadline 4. Librarians vote for their favourites –
they can vote for as many titles as they can read.
Request and Vote!
What librarian see when
they request books
Added Incen.ve: The Mailing List
In library promotion
• Printable posters • In-‐library displays • Book s.ckers • Bookmarks • Word of mouth • Online lists • etc!
What are the benefits?
Fame!
Glory!
Seriously …
• Create buzz for new and interes.ng .tles • Cul.vate rela.onships with libraries and librarians who will champion their favourite .tles
• Build content knowledge across Canada • Help writers early in their career to network with grassroots supporters
How Can You Help?
• Provide direct digital ARC func.onality • Ensure that books are available for review at least three months prior to release • Allow access to catalogues as early as possible -‐ more .me = more readers! • Subscribe to the LoanStars mailing list • Offer support materials
How successful has it been?
The next Giller Prize winner is out there wai.ng to be read … and you can read it first with LoanStars.
You can also find us...
loanstars.tumblr.com
facebook.com/loanstars
@LoanStarsCA
goodreads.com/LoanStars
Questions?