Publishing Books

This is mainly a guide for getting old books that have already been published and new ones, into the library of congress, and in the hands of people in the United States.

Old Books

 * work with local librarian to get them cataloged on local catalog (loc recommends)
 * can't get cip, but possibly can get pcn if has us publishing address, editorial office
 * need to get formal US copyright ($45 with short form TX)
 * Here is the note on the LOC donation site: "Prospective donors of books published in the United States should be aware that the Library acquires many U.S. titles through copyright deposit."

New Books

 * need to get formal US copyright
 * $45 with short form TX
 * need isbn
 * block of 10 is around $250
 * cip: need us publisher and only new unpublished books
 * free
 * From the CIP page: "A Cataloging in Publication record (aka CIP data) is a bibliographic record prepared by the Library of Congress for a book that has not yet been published. When the book is published, the publisher includes the CIP data on the copyright page thereby facilitating book processing for libraries and book dealers."
 * need pcn
 * for pcn, need a us publishing address and someone to answer editorial questions
 * free
 * Quoted from PCN site: "Only U.S. book publishers are eligible to participate in the PCN program. These publishers must list a U.S. place of publication on the title page or copyright page of their books and maintain an editorial office in the U.S. capable of answering substantive bibliographic questions."

Possible Solutions

 * Hire an independent publishing organization to help with the publishing of the material, getting it to the right places, and having a US address
 * Take care of each step, set-up a local publishing face in the USA, and handle all the transactions at least 3-6 months out from when the book needs to be released
 * get more targeted in approach by donating books and/or creative works to places where the work should be represented (asian art museum, etc)

Action Items

 * Call the development/donation office at library of congress at 202.707.1447
 * ask about donations of artwork, books, etc
 * if wrong place, what is the right place to find this info
 * Contact the library of congress asian reading room at (202) 707-5426
 * Donation of physical assets
 * Chief, Anglo/American Acquisitions Division (LS/ACQ/ANAD), 202-707-5361
 * NOTE: There is a note that says they acquire content through the copyright office...sooo...