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Enable reading copy requests

Enable reading copy requests

Owned by Carol Gordon
Last updated: Mar 03, 2025 by Vivian Luu
3 min read

CataList allows publishers to enable a built-in reading copy request feature which will allow publishers to optionally enable retailers, librarians, media, or other account types to request advance reading copies (ARCs) of their forthcoming titles.

CataList’s role is to enable the conversation between readers and reps through the use of a request form triggered through title or catalogue views, based on permissions set by the publisher.

[ 1 Set up permissions for reading copy requests ] [ 2 How NetGalley integrates with CataList ] [ 3 How to request a reading copy ]

Set up permissions for reading copy requests

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Account Managers in publisher accounts can enable the reading copy request tool for their titles.

Set up permissions for your account

  1. After logging in, open your Settings and go to the Reading Copies tab.

  2. Change the default reading copy setting to Yes, and customize your options.

    1. Choose the titles for which reading copy requests are allowed, based on the title’s BISAC categories.

    2. Choose the CataList accounts that are allowed to make ARC requests.

    3. Enter the email address that will receive requests from each account type.

    4. (Optional) Choose to receive a weekly summary of all ARC requests on Mondays.

  3. Click OK to save your changes.

ARC request emails are sent to the specified contacts once a request has been made. If you’ve chosen to receive a weekly summary, a report is sent to the specified emails the following Monday. This report is sent as a spreadsheet and consists of all requests made in the prior week.

How NetGalley integrates with CataList

NetGalley supplies a daily file to CataList which lists all currently available galleys on their service.

Where a title in available in both CataList and NetGalley, a link to the NetGalley request page is automatically added on CataList. Clicking the link directs you to the title request page at NetGalley, where you will be prompted to log in to complete your galley request.

If you don't have a NetGalley account, you can register for one (for free!) and complete your request immediately. For more information on the NetGalley approval process, available formats for e-galleys and support, please refer to the NetGalley website.

The request process continues to be handled by NetGalley. Publishers retain control over the approval process, and NetGalley serves up the files and supports users in the current manner.

Publishers: If you already have a relationship with NetGalley, maintenance of galley availability in CataList is taken care of automatically. When you archive titles or add new titles to NetGalley, those changes will flow through to CataList the next day.

If you are not a current NetGalley subscriber but are interested in subscribing, we have exciting news for you, too! CataList publishers are eligible for an introductory special discount on NetGalley's monthly subscription rates. For more information on the discount program, please email us a NetGalley discount pricing request and we will send you all the details.


How to request a reading copy

Learn more about how retailers, libraries, and media users request advanced reading copies in our online help manual.

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