[Michlib-l] Fw: Be an Indie Ebook Awards Judge!

[T.A. Cutler Memorial Library]

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Library Journal is looking for librarians to judge their 2017 Indie Ebook Awards. If you are interested in supporting self-published authors, reading original content you probably wouldn't otherwise see, checking out the Biblioboard platform, or just want to judge a book contest, please fill out this brief survey expressing interest at http://conta.cc/2qu33TL (note: This link is different than the one at the bottom of the email; the coordinators sent me a new link).


I helped in first-round judging for the 2016 contest. It was fun and relatively simple, but we really could have used some more judges...the more judges, the fewer individual titles each judge is responsible for!


If you're interested, please take the brief survey. If you have any questions for me, a "veteran" [😉]  judge before making a commitment, let me know. If you have questions for the contest organizers, email the sender of the original message (info at bibliolabs.com).


Thanks for your consideration!


Jessica Little

Library Director


T.A. Cutler Memorial Library
312 Michigan Ave.
Saint Louis, Michigan  48880

(989) 681-5141


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Library Journal's SELF-e program is calling for judges for its 2017 Indie Ebook Awards! This contest recognizes the best self-published books in five genres - Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Mystery and Young Adult - from SELF-e authors around the world. If you are invested in the indie author community, judging might be the perfect chance for you to find breakout indie authors! Intrigued? Read on for details.





The Expectations

Since the contest has not yet begun, it is difficult to predict how many books each of this year's judges will read. However, last year's contest brought in around 40-60 books in the each of the four adult genres and 100 books in the young adult genre. The judges then split those books evenly among themselves.

In past contests, our judges have typically spent between one and two and a half hours a week judging books, averaging about one to three books a week. This year, we expect judges will review at least two books a week. Judges must also undergo a short virtual training process before they begin.



The Timeline

Judging will take place in two rounds. The first round will be from May 15 to August 15, and the second round will be from August 31 to October 23.



The Rewards

Beyond the privilege of helping decide which books deserve to be recognized by Library Journal, judges will be spotlighted in a blog post featured on the SELF-e website.



If you're interested in being a judge for the 2017 Indie Ebook Awards, please fill out the survey to let us know your genre preferences and availability. We'll be in touch with survey respondents in the coming weeks.
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