Why CIP Data Is Important
By Lisa A. Shiel As of fiscal year 2007, American public libraries logged over 1.4 billion visits. That’s 1.4 billion chances for someone to see your book, read it, and become a fan. The snag? Your...
View Article5 Ways to Screw Up Your CIP Data
You know you need CIP data in your books. (If you don’t know this, read my previous post “Why CIP Data Is Important.”) But you may wonder why you should pay a professional to construct your CIP data....
View ArticleLCCN – Should You Bother?
Since I’ve discussed the ISBN and why you should care about what it, I figured it’s time to consider another important number in the book business in the US. LCCN – Library of Congress Control (or...
View ArticleThe Benefits of PCIP + WorldCat
After doing some research, you’ve decided to get PCIP data for your book. You know that publisher’s cataloging-in-publication data (PCIP) is an inexpensive addition that will add value to your book by...
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