[Michlib-l] Inquiry on MOUs for Author Talks and Bookstore Collaboration

[Asako Nakamura]

I’m currently working on organizing an Author Talk event at our library,
and I’d like to seek your advice or examples regarding agreements or MOUs
(Memorandums of Understanding) for such events. Specifically, I’m looking
for guidance on handling the following:

   1.

   *Sales by Authors:*
   - Can authors sell their own books at the event?
      - Are there typically restrictions limiting sales to books written by
      the author?
      - Are authors allowed to sell non-book items (e.g., related
      merchandise)?
   2.

   *Bookstore Involvement:*
   - Have you allowed bookstores to sell books at your events?
      - Are bookstores restricted to selling only the featured author’s
      books, or can they include other titles or books by other authors?
   3.

   *Contracts or Agreements:*
   - Do you use MOUs or similar documents for co-sponsored events, such as
      those involving a bookstore or other partner organizations?
      - If possible, I’d greatly appreciate any templates, samples, or best
      practices you can share.

Your insights will help us create clear and fair guidelines for everyone
involved. Thank you in advance for your assistance!
All the best,

Asako Nakamura, Program Coordinator
Portage Lake District Library
58 Huron St. Houghton, MI 49931
(906)482-4570 X4111
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