Core Cataloging Team the Indiec@ts
Jennifer Baxmeyer, Lead Cataloger
Assistant University Librarian for Metadata Services at Princeton University Library. Former chair of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) and the PCC Advisory Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Taught Cataloging and Classification at Rutgers School of Communication and Information for 15 years.
INDIEC@TS PROJECTS
Submissions to WorldCat
LiteracyNation Inc., previously relied on other library systems to catalogue our members' books. Now, however, we have secured our own subscription to Worldcat. This gives us the oversight of all metadata concerning our members' submissions.
IndieC@ts
Independent Catalogers - IndieC@ts for short.
LiteracyNation Inc.’s IndieC@ts are professional catalogers, with decades of cataloging experience, who diligently create bibliographic records in WorldCat for independently published books of all genres. Bibliographic records are created according to nationally and internationally agreed-upon standards and practices, and we ensure our descriptions, subject headings, and classifications are accurate and respectful.
For more information about LiteracyNation Inc.’s cataloging initiatives, please email catalog@literacynationinc.org.
Read-A-Thons
Additional Information
LiteracyNation, Inc. has raised funds through private and corporate donations, as well as our annual Read-a-Thon events. The public is invited to participate by making a donation and reading selections from diverse books. Many independent authors read from their self-published books.
From these fundraisers we have contributed to the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) and other libraries as well. We partnered with various individuals and organizations to host workshops for independent authors, highlight their books and provide them opportunities to connect with librarians and literary professionals.
All funds generated from our Read-A-Thons were given to the organizations we partnered with. One of LiteracyNation, Inc.'s superpowers is to co-create opportunities with partners who share our commitment to literacy and diversity, making a positive impact in communities of Color and promoting positive representation of BIPOC people in all genres of the publishing industry.
Conferences
JCLC 2022
JCLC 2022 Workshops
JCLC 2022 Workshops
LiteracyNation, Inc. members attended the 2022 Joint Council of Librarians of Color Annual Conference in St. Pete's Beach, Florida.
As featured vendors, our independent authors sold their books (most sold out), and had audience with school and public librarians of Color from all over the country.
JCLC 2022 Workshops
JCLC 2022 Workshops
JCLC 2022 Workshops
Coach Charmaine, a certified Life Coach, presented a workshop to an audience of librarians at the 2022 Joint Council of Librarians of Color Annual Conference in St. Pete's Beach, Florida.
The subject: How can librarians of Color take care of themselves in these challenging times? What tools and practices do you need to continue to manage your life and career?
NCAAL 2021
JCLC 2022 Workshops
ALA 2023 Annual Conference - Chicago
In 2021, we sponsored 60 independent authors, providing attendance (virtual) at the National Conference of African American Librarians.
The authors had access to information, workshops and presentations, and opportunities to network with decision makers from libraries and publishing companies.
ALA 2023 Annual Conference - Chicago
ALA 2023 Annual Conference - Chicago
ALA 2023 Annual Conference - Chicago
LiteracyNation, Inc made an outstanding first appearance as the newest ALA Affiliate. During the annual conference held in Chicago, Illinois, we hosted our seven-hour "Right to Read-a-Thon."
With the help of our sponsors, donors and readers, the event was a huge success! Participants read from banned and challenged books. All money raised was donated to the ALA Merritt Fund to support librarians across the country facing discrimination, persecution or other issues due to book banning and the challenge to our freedom of access to information.
Our special guest was Jerry Craft, award-winning, bestselling author of the "New Kid" series. We were delighted to hear him speak, answer questions, read from his newest challenged book, "School Trip," and autograph copies which were given to participants.
We took a stand for "Literacy and Justice for All." That is what LiteracyNation is all about. We made a difference!
ALA 2023 Annual Conference - Chicago
ALA 2023 Annual Conference - Chicago
ALA 2023 Annual Conference - Chicago
LiteracyNation, Inc made an outstanding first appearance as the newest ALA Affiliate. During the annual conference held in Chicago, Illinois, we hosted a panel discussion titled, "Indie Author/Librarian Connection."
Panelists discussed the progress made in overcoming the negative perceptions of self-published authors. Benefits of making a supportive connection between the authors and librarians were highlighted with the goal of better serving patrons and local communities. It was informative and engaging for our audience to hear the opinions and suggestions from both authors and librarians.
Our panelists were:
Authors:
- Nonku Kunene Adumetey
- Virtuous Cornwall
- Shermaine Knights-Perry
Librarians:
- Gladys Smiley Bell
- Vanessa Villarreal
At LiteracyNation, we see the value of supporting independent authors, highlighting their diverse stories, and helping to establish them as vital partners in the library community.
Partnering with Purpose
Unite Against Book Bans
DayDream Kreative Studios
DayDream Kreative Studios
LiteracyNation, Inc. is proud to join with Unite Against Book Bans, and you can too!
Unite Against Book Bans is a national initiative to empower readers everywhere to stand together in the fight against censorship.
Join the fight for the freedom to choose what books your family reads. On both sides of the aisle (Democrats and Republicans),
LiteracyNation, Inc. is proud to join with Unite Against Book Bans, and you can too!
Unite Against Book Bans is a national initiative to empower readers everywhere to stand together in the fight against censorship.
Join the fight for the freedom to choose what books your family reads. On both sides of the aisle (Democrats and Republicans), large majorities of voters and parents oppose book bans.
LiteracyNation, Inc. believes in "Literacy and Justice for All." That includes the freedom and right to have access to books of our choosing.
DayDream Kreative Studios
DayDream Kreative Studios
DayDream Kreative Studios
In 2021, we partnered with DayDream Kreative Studios and co-created a workshop teaching authors about the mechanics of the Amazon KDP self-publishing process.
AALBC
DayDream Kreative Studios
Black Caucus ALA
We partnered with African American Literature Book Club (AALBC)
the oldest Black online bookstore, established in 1997,
to feature our authors’ books.
One year memberships and no-cost training was provided to our members.
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Black Caucus ALA
DayDream Kreative Studios
Black Caucus ALA
One-year memberships to the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) were also provided to sixty of our members.
Several authors' books were recognized by school librarians and included on their coveted "Best of the Best" book list.