Author Topic: will you help get this into your library? (Read 14988 times)

scrubbyfish · « **on:** October 21, 2016, 08:29:00 AM »

Hi everyone,

The dream would be to get a copy of this book into every library in the US, Canada, NZ, Australia, UK, and Europe.

Would you be willing to ask your library to bring it in?

Some of us are hyper-familiar with our library's "purchase request" system ;) For those who aren't, emailing the link to your library or printing the page and bringing it in to your local librarian should do the trick.

If your town has a work placement agency, student union, advocacy agency, women's agency, or community kitchen, ditto all of the above!

If you're willing to post here, PM me, or post a note anywhere on my blog (which you can do anonymously) as to which library or agency has got it in, I can offer that list on the blog so people can go grab it.

Thanks!!!!

Orvell · « **Reply #1 on:** October 21, 2016, 09:05:10 AM »

:D! I'll email my library or stop in this weekend!
^___^
I'll let you know how it goes.

aetherie · « **Reply #2 on:** October 21, 2016, 09:23:00 AM »

I just filled out the purchase request form for my county's library system. I'll let you know what they say!

Orvell · « **Reply #3 on:** October 21, 2016, 09:35:08 AM »

Quote from: Orvell on October 21, 2016, 09:05:10 AM

:D! I'll email my library or stop in this weekend!
^___^
I'll let you know how it goes.

Submitted the online request at my library. They confirmed the request went through, but I don't know what % of books they buy on request. :) I'll let you know if it comes to fruition!

rockstache · « **Reply #4 on:** October 21, 2016, 10:41:02 AM »

Requested at my local library.

tonysemail · « **Reply #5 on:** October 21, 2016, 11:06:04 AM »

requested at my library

pachnik · « **Reply #6 on:** October 21, 2016, 11:07:22 AM »

Hi Scrubby,

I'm in. I'll do what I can to get a copy into the Burnaby Public Library system - Tommy Douglas branch.

Let you know what comes of it.
P.

HipGnosis · « **Reply #7 on:** October 21, 2016, 12:02:02 PM »

But you don't give any reason why we should...

aetherie · « **Reply #8 on:** October 21, 2016, 12:24:29 PM »

Quote from: HipGnosis on October 21, 2016, 12:02:02 PM

But you don't give any reason why we should...

Because scrubbyfish wrote it, and we like to support our fellow forum members?

pachnik · « **Reply #9 on:** October 21, 2016, 02:07:49 PM »

Just got an email back from my library - Burnaby, B.C. and they said they would buy the book!

Cannot Wait! · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2016, 02:54:19 PM »

I just put the request in. Good idea to ask on here!
I recently requested JLCollins book, The Simple Path To Wealth, and they bought it.
Love my library!

Frankies Girl · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2016, 03:02:01 PM »

Just put in the request for my library! :)

Sailor Sam · « **Reply #12 on:** October 21, 2016, 03:26:55 PM »

I submitted a request to Settle Public Library system about 3 weeks ago. No news since, but there are quite a few Seattleonians on the forum. Maybe we can unite our strength, and convince The Powers That Be.

scrubbyfish · « **Reply #13 on:** October 21, 2016, 04:06:07 PM »

Hey, thanks so much, all!!! What a great response to come home to!! :)

Bracken_Joy · « **Reply #14 on:** October 21, 2016, 04:11:46 PM »

Done for my library system. Maybe I should do my old library system too... is that cheating? =o

scrubbyfish · « **Reply #15 on:** October 21, 2016, 04:21:37 PM »

Quote from: HipGnosis on October 21, 2016, 12:02:02 PM

But you don't give any reason why we should...

Hey HipGnosis (awesome name!),

Definitely only people that would like to see the book out there would take this action. Definitely no "should" for anyone :)

Why would it be great to do so, for those who are into it?

Provides access to folks who don't have the $8-$10 the cheapest version costs,
Increases visibility of the book's existence (to people browsing a library's physical shelves), to people it serves,
Helps people here make a great contribution to their local community at zero cost to them,
Helps me recover the few thousand I spent to produce it.

The book feels like my best effort at "contribution," at helping people with more struggles than most to recover financially, emotionally, etc. But, it does no good to anyone sitting in the warehouse, for sure :)

scrubbyfish · « **Reply #16 on:** October 21, 2016, 04:26:04 PM »

Quote from: lhamo on October 21, 2016, 04:15:01 PM

...they already have five copies, all of which are currently in circulation, with two pending holds!

Wait, what?!?!?!? Holy! :)) Thrilled about the circulation and holds! Thanks, King County!

Quote from: lhamo on October 21, 2016, 04:15:01 PM

Maybe we can get you down here to give a talk sometime!

On my drive to town, I had a big long fit of daydreaming meeting you at Camp Mustache next year. I was crying with happiness as I drove, lol. Maybe it was a premonition ;)

Also, on my drive home I was listening to NPR from "pacific northwest" or something??? Feeling increasingly connected...

Bracken_Joy · « **Reply #17 on:** October 21, 2016, 04:27:40 PM »

Quote from: scrubbyfish on October 21, 2016, 04:26:04 PM

Quote from: lhamo on October 21, 2016, 04:15:01 PM
...they already have five copies, all of which are currently in circulation, with two pending holds!

Wait, what?!?!?!? Holy! :)) Thrilled about the circulation and holds! Thanks, King County!

Quote from: lhamo on October 21, 2016, 04:15:01 PM
Maybe we can get you down here to give a talk sometime!

On my drive to town, I had a big long fit of daydreaming meeting you at Camp Mustache next year. I was crying with happiness as I drove, lol. Maybe it was a premonition ;)

Also, on my drive home I was listening to NPR from "pacific northwest" or something??? Feeling increasingly connected...

I'm sure your travel costs would be minimal. You KNOW there's at least a dozen mustachians in the PNW who would put you up in a heartbeat!

letired · « **Reply #18 on:** October 21, 2016, 04:57:36 PM »

I put in a request!

scrubbyfish · « **Reply #19 on:** October 21, 2016, 06:07:00 PM »

Quote from: lhamo on October 21, 2016, 06:02:18 PM

Hugs in single parent solidarity, scrubs. Can't wait until we are free to do things together on a whim.....

lol, YES! I am so grateful and happy to get to care for my kid every day, but happy for the understanding and solidarity too! I'm really happy with my life balance right now—nothing I feel I'm missing out on, etc—but I can easily recall the moments of argh in moments like you just had.

KMMK · « **Reply #20 on:** October 22, 2016, 10:01:00 AM »

I have requested it for the library. I also plan to have a few copies for my business library, to pass out to people. And I mentioned your blog on FB today. Hopefully the word will get out more. Have you looked into doing a radio interview for a local station? I don't know how that works, but something to consider.

Shinplaster · « **Reply #21 on:** October 23, 2016, 08:57:08 AM »

Done. I've already donated a copy to our local help center for low income families, and if the library says no, I will buy another and donate it there.

arebelspy · « **Reply #22 on:** October 23, 2016, 09:01:18 AM »

Done!

We're all rooting for you.

Plus, it's a * phenomenal book. :)

monkeymind · « **Reply #23 on:** October 23, 2016, 11:33:56 AM »

Done. Thanks for your contribution to making the world a better place!

I hope someday you'll get to report back to this thread the large number of libraries that are carrying your book.

Good luck!

scrubbyfish · « **Reply #24 on:** October 23, 2016, 04:26:05 PM »

Oh, continued thanks, everyone who has done this and everyone who is preparing to do so!

So many additional kind words too :)

KMMK: I'm going to focus on one task at a time, so will work on this library piece for now, and then take a next step.

Everyone's help on this item is deeply appreciated, that's for darn sure!

Dee · « **Reply #25 on:** October 23, 2016, 06:14:46 PM »

I suggested it to the Ottawa Public Library. I am, frankly, surprised they don't have it already and will be surprised if my suggestion is not heeded in this case. In fact, I think they should get multiple copies.

Do you have any other suggestions for the types of places that would benefit from having copies of this book? Homeless shelters? Battered women's shelters? Legal aid clinics? Anti-poverty NGOs?

scrubbyfish · « **Reply #26 on:** October 23, 2016, 06:26:15 PM »

Thanks very much, Dee!

Quote from: Dee on October 23, 2016, 06:14:46 PM

Do you have any other suggestions for the types of places that would benefit from having copies of this book? Homeless shelters? Battered women's shelters? Legal aid clinics? Anti-poverty NGOs?

All of the above, for sure. I'm going to come up with one type of place at a time, so it's not overwhelming for any of us participating, and propose each on the forum (and the book's blog, etc) as we go. The vast majority of places I originally emailed did not respond, so I am going to start snail mailing some national orgs, too.

On the website, I've created a page listing the places people can get it free: https://financialtipsforthebroke.com/free-copy/ I know it can take a while for any org to process a request, get a thing into its resource system, but I'm sure that page's list will grow :)

QueenV · « **Reply #27 on:** October 24, 2016, 09:36:13 AM »

I made a request at my local library! The website says they get so many requests that they won't be able to let me know if they decide to purchase it, but I'll check periodically to see if they add it.

wildbeast · « **Reply #28 on:** October 24, 2016, 10:14:34 AM »

Hi scrubby - this looks like a fantastic book! I read the excerpt on Amazon and I definitely want to read it. I requested a copy for our library system on Friday. I'll let you know how it goes. Congrats on this wonderful book. Yay, scrubbyfish! :)

pachnik · « **Reply #29 on:** October 24, 2016, 10:17:28 AM »

Quote from: scrubbyfish on October 23, 2016, 06:26:15 PM

Thanks very much, Dee!

Quote from: Dee on October 23, 2016, 06:14:46 PM
Do you have any other suggestions for the types of places that would benefit from having copies of this book? Homeless shelters? Battered women's shelters? Legal aid clinics? Anti-poverty NGOs?

All of the above, for sure. I'm going to come up with one type of place at a time, so it's not overwhelming for any of us participating, and propose each on the forum (and the book's blog, etc) as we go. The vast majority of places I originally emailed did not respond, so I am going to start snail mailing some national orgs, too.

On the website, I've created a page listing the places people can get it free: https://financialtipsforthebroke.com/free-copy/ I know it can take a while for any org to process a request, get a thing into its resource system, but I'm sure that page's list will grow :)

Scrubby, I think this is a great idea going for putting the book into one type of place at a time. I know I would feel overwhelmed if I had a bunch of places all at once to try to get the book into. Keep us posted so we can help!

Cannot Wait! · « **Reply #30 on:** October 25, 2016, 03:01:02 PM »

Sorry Scrubby, KFPL said it is not available from their supplier.
Here's their email if you'd like to follow up with them.
publiclibrary@kfpl.ca

stoaX · « **Reply #31 on:** October 25, 2016, 03:18:14 PM »

I put in a request to the Orange County Public Library system in California.

scrubbyfish · « **Reply #32 on:** October 25, 2016, 04:11:29 PM »

Quote from: Cannot Wait! on October 25, 2016, 03:01:02 PM

Sorry Scrubby, KFPL said it is not available from their supplier.

Oh, darn! And interesting! And informative!

Any librarians here? What are their suppliers, such that some get can a given book in and some cannot? Not all libraries can order directly? Or?

Continued thanks to all of you!

letired · « **Reply #33 on:** October 25, 2016, 08:08:26 PM »

I also got the not available from their supplier message. :(

Jschange · « **Reply #34 on:** October 25, 2016, 11:31:51 PM »

Posting so I can find the thread with instructions!

scrubbyfish · « **Reply #35 on:** October 25, 2016, 11:47:48 PM »

Quote from: Cannot Wait! on October 25, 2016, 03:01:02 PM

Sorry Scrubby, KFPL said it is not available from their supplier.
Here's their email if you'd like to follow up with them.
publiclibrary@kfpl.ca

Have now written to this one, to request more info on the supplier aspect :) Thanks so much, Cannot Wait!

Quote from: letired on October 25, 2016, 08:08:26 PM

I also got the not available from their supplier message. :(

Aw, darn again! Hopefully a response from the above one will give us some info to work with :) Thanks so much, letired!

Cannot Wait! · « **Reply #36 on:** October 26, 2016, 08:11:18 AM »

You're welcome. In the meantime, I'll do an interlibrary loan. Maybe when they see it cross their desk they'll be motivated to make it happen!

Cromacster · « **Reply #37 on:** October 26, 2016, 08:19:30 AM »

Requested at my local library in Minnesota.

Congrats on publishing a book! Very cool.

scrubbyfish · « **Reply #38 on:** October 26, 2016, 10:41:47 AM »

Ideas Needed!

A member PMd me with an offer to have three copies drop-shipped to the charities of my suggestion! Thank you, Member I Assume Prefers to Stay Anonymous!

I have been thinking about this for two days, and am stuck, so crowdsourcing that here. I mean, I can think of countless places it would be fitting, but I would really want to see those three copies have the most impact possible.

Besides a public library, where do you believe a book gets most circulation?

scrubbyfish · « **Reply #39 on:** October 26, 2016, 03:24:01 PM »

I received a truly lovely reply from the library re: supplier issue.

Librarian named the supplier; I will look that up and aim to connect with it :)
Librarian also said Librarian did find the subject matter "compelling" and looked at the many positive reviews of the book.
...but that the budget [perhaps for those unavailable through the supplier?] does not allow for all requests.

That's fair enough, of course.

I really appreciated the conversation with Librarian, and I will seek to connect with the supplier, see if book can indeed land inside its realm.

scrubbyfish · « **Reply #40 on:** October 26, 2016, 03:28:56 PM »

Quote from: lhamo on October 26, 2016, 10:52:02 AM

...I would think your book would be put to good use in a shelter that has adequate supports for an active program for helping people get healthy/back on their feet after setbacks (leaving domestic abuse/recovery from addiction or mental health issues, etc).

YES! I have been involved (as client and volunteer) with an agency that supports women who've had a rough go. It offers a basic lifeskills program, full-time for several months. That would be a perfect fit. Like, the book available to women in this program would be wonderful, an excellent fit.

And, you touch on something important: Widest circulation isn't the most important. "Of most use" is. i.e., Better that one life change with one copy, than two hundred lives merely see it.

Maybe I will list Mary's Place Seattle as one of the three for sponsorship :)

Dee · « **Reply #41 on:** October 27, 2016, 07:55:51 PM »

I got a positive response from the Ottawa Public Library:
"We are pleased to inform you that the Ottawa Public Library will order the item you suggested. When it appears in the catalogue – usually within 1 week -- you will be able to place a hold."

I'm really impressed with the prompt and positive response!

Thanks for prompting us to do something so easy, Scrubbyfish!

scrubbyfish · « **Reply #42 on:** October 28, 2016, 02:11:14 PM »

Wonderful, thanks, Dee!! Go, Ottawa!! Will add it to the blog's "free copy" page now :)

Jschange · « **Reply #43 on:** November 01, 2016, 09:42:37 PM »

Requested, with special emphasis on Canadianness. I'm sure they get extra dollars for buying Canadian. I should also send the request link to a friend of mine who might love it. Or maybe send her a copy at Christmas. I'm trying to figure out which friends will love a copy at Christmas, and which will feel insulted.

FrugalShrew · « **Reply #44 on:** November 02, 2016, 09:39:02 AM »

Placed a request with the Chicago library :)

scrubbyfish · « **Reply #45 on:** November 02, 2016, 01:03:04 PM »

Thank you, LFG and FrugalShrew!

Quote from: LittleFriendlyGiant on November 01, 2016, 09:42:37 PM

I'm trying to figure out which friends will love a copy at Christmas, and which will feel insulted.

:)))) I hope no one would feel insulted, but it made me laugh to hear this consideration. Definitely we don't want to send people insults for Christmas, lol!

scrubbyfish · « **Reply #46 on:** November 02, 2016, 09:23:44 PM »

Oh, cool, LFG!! And thanks again :)) Adding it to the list on the website!

I don't know the rhyme or reason to what gets ordered where. I find most books I request ordered, and a very few not... And some systems automatically reserve the first copy for me, and others don't... And some tell me if a book will or will not be ordered, and some don't...

My current one is pretty low-tech, everything on the down-low ;)

Some of your guys' systems seem especially awesome!

MonkeyJenga · « **Reply #47 on:** November 02, 2016, 09:30:09 PM »

I requested it at the NYPL. With such a large library system, I don't know how responsive they'll be. I'll ask a few of my friends to also suggest the book there.

arebelspy · « **Reply #48 on:** November 02, 2016, 11:32:51 PM »

Quote from: LittleFriendlyGiant on November 02, 2016, 09:13:29 PM

The Mississauga Library System

I don't know how to pronounce that, but I like it!

Seriously, someone who has never seen that before, try to say that out loud, correctly, on the first try. ...just me? :)

KMMK · « **Reply #49 on:** November 03, 2016, 06:48:55 AM »

Quote from: arebelspy on November 02, 2016, 11:32:51 PM

Quote from: LittleFriendlyGiant on November 02, 2016, 09:13:29 PM
The Mississauga Library System

I don't know how to pronounce that, but I like it!

Seriously, someone who has never seen that before, try to say that out loud, correctly, on the first try. ...just me? :)

Arkansas.

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