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Find an archive and make sure they're aware of the work you've done. Archivists always love meeting people who've done good work in the space they're in. Especially when they have some tech chops which is desperately lacking in the space.

Beyond that, if the material is public domain, that library is called The Internet. Post it and promote it. The only reason to seek association with a library is if you're looking for cred for some reason, and that's not the business they're in.

If it's not public domain, or if you haven't marked your derivative work public domain, then you put a library in an awkward position. Realize that these are the types of people who still post little notes by the copy machines saying what's permissible and enjoy policing it.

Most just say no for the same reason that Hollywood returns ideas and scripts unopened. They're busy and the cost/benefit isn't there.

Although the self-described online ones tend to play fast and loose, real librarians have a formal code of ethics which is worth reviewing.

https://www.ala.org/tools/ethics



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