Irvine, CA · Orange County
Local Author Interest Form
Local authors use this form to share information about their books and express interest in having them considered for Irvine Public Library shelves.
What this form is
This form is for local authors interested in adding their books to Irvine Public Library’s local authors collection. It asks for author contact information, a brief book summary, why the book may interest library patrons, and book details including title, ISBN, publication year, binding, and audience. The form states that applying does not mean the book will be accepted.
Who needs it
Local authors who want Irvine Public Library to consider their books for its local authors collection can complete this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Local Author Interest Form.
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Complete Author Information
Provide your name, Irvine Public Library card number, email, and phone number.
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Add Book Information
Include a brief book summary, explain its interest to library patrons, and provide the requested book details.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the form. It does not require notarization.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can use the Local Author Interest Form?
- Local authors interested in having their books considered for Irvine Public Library’s local authors collection can use the form.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for author contact details, a book summary, why the book may interest library patrons, and book information such as title, ISBN, publication year, binding, and audience.
- Do I need a notary for the Local Author Interest Form?
- No. This form is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Local Author Interest Form?
- The form does not state how to submit it. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Local Author Interest Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Irvine form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.