To choose a Member Type, think about what best defines how you plan to use the NetGalley site as a book advocate or industry professional (consult this article for additional guidance or take a look at our Quick Tips video below).
You are a Book Trade Professional and work in the publishing industry. Your role in the publishing industry: Author, Agent, or Publisher (reader account).
You are a Bookseller and are selecting books to buy/recommend book in your store. The type of bookstore you work in: Bookstore chain, Distributor, Independent bookstore, Online retail, or Retail (not specifically books)
You are an Educator and are reading/previewing books to consider adopting for your classroom. The type of school you work in: Primary school/elementary school, Middle/high school/secondary school, Homeschooling (all ages), or Professionals/adults.
You are member of the Media or are a Journalist and use the site to promote authors/review books. The type of media you work in: TV, Radio/Podcast, Newspaper/Magazine, or Film/Production Company.
You are a Librarian and are reading/previewing books to buy/recommend books for your Library. The type of library you work in: Academic, Public, Primary or elementary school, Secondary school/high school, Special.
You are a Reviewer and read books/promote authors on blog/social/retail platforms. Where you primarily review books: Blog/Website, Consumer Website (Amazon, Goodreads), or Social Platform (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter / X, Facebook, etc.).
Note: Members may only choose one Member Type, so please choose the one that best reflects your primary use of NetGalley. Once you complete the Profile Walkthrough, you will not be able to change your Member Type within your Profile—so carefully consider your primary audience and where you promote books.
Remember: your Profile is the most important tool you have for telling publishers how you recommend books, and it’s what publishers see when deciding to approve your requests.
*If your job has changed or you realize something else is a better fit, please contact support and we will help you change your Member Type.