How to List Your Book in the Library of Congress (Self-Publishers Guide)

Somewhere along the way, authors started believing that if their book is not listed in the Library of Congress, libraries will not carry it. That is not true. But the Library of Congress does matter, and in this video, Julie Broad of Book Launchers breaks down exactly when, why, and how self-published authors should care about it. In this video, you will learn: • What it actually means to be listed in the Library of Congress • What an LCCN is and why libraries care about it • How the Preassigned Control Number (PCN) program works • Whether self-published authors qualify (yes, many do) • How IngramSpark fits into Library of Congress eligibility • What mandatory deposit is and when it is required • Common myths authors believe about LOC, copyright, and ebooks Julie walks through the step-by-step process for U.S.-based self-published authors, explains the difference between LCCN, CIP, and copyright registration, and clarifies what this does and does not do for library distribution. If your goal is to sell to libraries, appear more professional to librarians and booksellers, or simply do things the right way as a publisher, this is an important box to understand and, for many authors, to check. Skipping this step does not doom your book. But taking it can absolutely make your life easier. Links Mentioned in This Video Library of Congress PCN Program https://www.loc.gov/publish/pcn/ Mandatory Deposit Information https://www.copyright.gov/mandatory-deposit/ Library of Congress Catalog https://catalog.loc.gov Book Launchers https://www.booklaunchers.com Author Launch Kit https://www.booklaunchers.com/alk Free Author Community https://www.booklaunchers.com/skool Subscribe for our weekly videos to help you write a non-fiction book, self-publish and sell your book on Amazon, Kindle, Bookstores, Kobo and beyond: http://www.youtube.com/c/booklaunchers?sub_confirmation=1 If you are interested in getting a professional team to help you self publish your book, visit Book Launchers website: http://booklaunchers.com/ Connect with us on social media: http://twitter.com/booklaunchers http://facebook.com/booklaunchers http://instagram.com/booklaunchers Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:50 Why Does LCCN Matter? 02:38 Step by Step Process 04:29 URL to Apply 05:48 What is a CIP?