The libraries I am associated with also deal with self-published books on a case-by-case basis. Sometimes you will find some real gems! On Thursday, October 24, 2013 4:14 PM, Kathleen Monroe <kmonroe@livonia.lib.mi.us> wrote: We look at these on a case by case basis. If they are worthy and/or have local significance, that means that we are more likely to add them. The previous statement applies to donated items. We don't usually BUY self-published items. We pretty much use the same selection criteria as we would for something that we purchase, but we tend to be a little less critical if the book has true local siginificance. Hope this helps. Kathleen Monroe, City Librarian Livonia Public Library ----- Original Message ----- From: "Isabella Rowan" <irowan@ci.dearborn.mi.us> To: michlib-l@mail.mcls.org Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 1:55:33 PM Subject: [Michlib-l] Self published books Do you have a policy (or not) about purchasing self-published books for your collections? If you do select self-published books, what are your selection criteria? If you do not select self-published books, why not? Thank you, Isabella Rowan Librarian I Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Avenue Dearborn, MI 48126 Office: 313-943-2816 irowan@ci.dearborn.mi.us _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l