Shelved: How to Get Your Self-Published Book Into Canadian Libraries, Register for PLR, and Start Earning Passive Income as an Author or Illustrator - The Access Files, #1

How do Canadian libraries decide which books to carry, and how can yours be one of them?

Shelved is a practical guide for self-published authors and illustrators who want to get their books into Canadian libraries and start earning income through the Public Lending Right (PLR) program. Whether you publish independently or with a small press, this book shows you how to register your work, distribute it effectively, and make it discoverable by librarians across the country.

Inside, you'll learn:

How libraries acquire materials and how to position your book within those systems
  How to register for the Canadian PLR program and get paid when your book is borrowed
  What distribution platforms to use, including OverDrive, Cantook, and Hoopla
  How to price your books for both retail and library use
  Why getting into libraries supports long-term, low-effort income
  How to market your book to library buyers and increase your visibility without chasing trends or burning out
 

Filled with actionable advice, live links, and no gatekeeping, Shelved helps indie creators treat their books as real assets in a real system and finally understand how public infrastructure can work for them.

Shelved has been included in Indie Ontario Collection and Indie Canada Collection, part of the Indie Author Project, a library-curated collection of top-tier indie publishing.