Publishing/printing service at the Sacramento Public Library
From ScienceDirect.com & The Journal of Academic Librarianship
Pew Internet Libraries - Summary of a recent library services report
Example of POD information for patrons to print using the Espresso Book Machine
Example of a bookstore offering POD service with an EBM
Sharing experiences with writing and publishing: "a live how-to for other budding authors" with a strong commitment to involving the library in the process
National Unpublished Writers' Day - "The event features workshops, activities and creation stations that offer writers of all skill levels a wide array of information, theory and hands-on practice." See also http://www.cchmuseum.org/?p=5156
Ebook publishing tool developed to published econtent to be shared through libraries
" An artist’s library, for me, would have space to practice and create: dry-erase board walls and windows, drafting tables, paint studios, dark rooms, giant rooms like the spaces in MassMOCA (the kind you could fit an iceberg in), nooks and crannies with bean bags and cushions, a few kitchens for the culinary arts, turrets, spiral staircases, and of course, one side that can be opened to a panorama of the mountains/fields/desert/gardens/what have you."
Reports on a study that looked at why authors go with self-publishing or traditional
Organization to support Independent Authors. Free memberships available.
Step by Step FAQ for those interested in self-publishing
Information for libraries that want to be involved with NaNoWriMo
Guide to getting involved in NaNoWriMo for Libraries
A Portland community publishing resource center that provides a lab for community members to publish and does writing/publishing centered outreach