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publishing for the first time;
forthcoming;
English-language;
on order at reporting libraries; and
listed in BNC CataList.
But how can your books become Loan Stars picks?
The Loan Stars schedule
Adult List | Junior and Specialty Lists | Data Dates |
January & February 2023 pub dates | Junior January & February 2023 pub dates | December/January 2023 |
March 2023 pub dates | Specialty March pub dates - Canadian Adult | February 2023 |
April 2023 pub dates | Junior March & April pub dates | March 2023 |
May 2023 pub dates | Specialty May pub dates - Canadian Junior | April 2023 |
June 2023 pub dates | Junior May & June pub dates | May 2023 |
July 2023 pub dates | Specialty July pub dates - Can subjects?/Beach reads? | June 2023 |
August 2023 pub dates | Junior July & August pub dates | July 2023 |
September 2023 pub dates | Specialty September pub dates - | August 2023 |
October 2023 pub dates | Junior September & October pub dates | September 2023 |
November 2023 pub dates | Specialty November pub dates | October 2023 |
December 2023 pub dates | Junior November & December pub dates | November 2023 |
Best of the Brightest - Books of the Year - December 2023 - Librarian Survey | ||
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Finally with LibraryData we will have the ability to produce specialty lists that highlight particular titles written by Canadian contributors, or featuring specific subjects, or focusing on regional lists.
Share your Loan Stars pick with the supply chain.
Once your book has been picked, you can promote it through your ONIX as an Endorsement.
The ONIX 2.1 Method | ||||||
List | Code | Name | When to use | Notes | Example content | What it looks like in ONIX 2.1 |
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33 | 30 | Unpublished Endorsement | Title becomes a Loan Stars pick | In this case, the designation of a Loan Stars top pick acts as an endorsement. Your title was endorsed by Canadian library staff. | Loan Stars September 2018 Top Pick |  |
33 | 08 | Review Quote | Your book has garnered a review. | Your review quote selection should adhere to the Canadian Fair Use Guidelines. | The Book was Chewy? by Homer S. Published on: Sept. 3, 2018 in The Springfield Shopper "This book is like a big bowl of pasghetti with lots of momatoes." |  |
The ONIX 3.0 Method | |||||||
List | Code | Name | When to use | Notes | Example content | What it looks like in ONIX 3.0 | |
153 | 09 | Unpublished Endorsement | Title becomes a Loan Stars pick. | Loan Stars September 2018 Top Pick |  | ||
153 | 06 | Review Quote | A publication reviews your book. | The Cedar House Rules by Critic McCriticson A well-defined, heart-wrenching tribute to Arbour Day. 4 out of 5 Maple Leaves
April 3, 2018 |  | ||