ROBLOX Library Community Guide

ClanDrone · June 8, 2020, 3:16am

The ROBLOX Library is an archive of literature and information created by the members of Roblox. Our library believes in expressing and opening the world of literature through the user-generated content. We also hold events and other activities to bring our community closer together outside of literature.

Interested in joining ROBLOX Library? Check out our links at the bottom for more information!

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Additional Guidebooks

FAQ

1. How do I make a book?

See the section below this one, titled Book Submission Guide.

2. Is there a minimum/maximum word count?

No, there is no minimum/maximum word count.

3. How long does it take for my book to be reviewed?

First, your book is looked at by our review committee; they ensure your book follows Roblox’s ToU and Community Guidelines. Next, a librarian will create your book at their workshop. Then, after about a week, the librarian will move it to “Book Purgatory”, essentially the waiting room for books. Finally, a book mover will move the book from purgatory into the library. Most of these will take varying amounts of time and I cannot assign a time length to them. The maximum your book will take to enter the library is about 3-6 months.

4. Can I submit multiple books at the same time?

Yes, you can submit multiple books at the same time.

5. How can I add pictures to my book(s)?

They must be decals uploaded on Roblox with copying allowed. Just include the decal link in your story where you want the picture to be.

6. How do I become a staff member?

See the section titled Promotion Guide.

7. Can I publish a book from real life?

No, we do not accept real books because it would be plagiarizing. Books must be at least 50% original content and all external sources must be credited.

8. Is a book about ______ okay?

Refer to the ROBLOX Terms of Use and Community Guidelines to see what topics are okay for roblox.

9. Is there a minimum/maximum book length?

No, there’s no specific length a book must be, although it’s preferred to be longer than at least one in-game page; if it’s a very long book (more than 25 pages), it may be split into multiple volumes in order to reduce lag, but it is still allowed in the library.

10. How do I get notified for events or game updates?

Please join our Communications Server to stay up-to-date on all things library related!

Book Submission Guide

You can submit a book through two different methods:

Via RLC's Communications Server

Click this link to guide you through our Communications Server submissions.

Books that are submitted through the Communications Server will get tracked and notified. More information will be located in the submissions channel’s pinned messages.

Via Librarian's Roblox Messages

Write your book.
Message anyone in the rank Librarian in the group.

If your Roblox settings prevent you from messaging a librarian, please friend them or let us know on the wall, where we can further assist you.

Make sure to provide a book title, description, color/cover image (which must be a decal on roblox that is free to take), genre, and the book itself.
Send it, and wait till it is in the library!

If you submitted your book through Roblox Messages, you will not get notified on your book’s status as regularly as those books that are submitted through the Communication Server.

After sitting in the “waiting room” for about a week, your book is looked at by our review committee; they ensure your book follows Roblox’s Terms of Use and Community Guidelines. If it is approved, a librarian will create your book at their workshop. Then, after about a week, the librarian will move it to “Book Purgatory”, essentially the waiting room for books. Finally, a book mover will move the book from purgatory into the library. Our book movers do not follow a strict schedule, but typically will move all books of a certain genre at once; meaning if you submit a book that is for a relatively uncrowded genre, it will likely get moved faster, whereas if you submit a book that is for a genre with no space, it could take a considerable amount of time to be moved. Because of this, there is no exact estimate I can give for how fast your book will be moved into the library, but at most it will be a few months.

Promotion Guide

Reader:

In order to become a reader, you must join the group.

Contributor:

Anyone who has donated at least 250 Robux will be rewarded this rank. If you donate a large sum (5,000 Robux+) of Robux AND you are in our Communications Server, you will be rewarded the ‘Notable Patron’ role.

Contest Winner:

Anyone who has won a contest, hosted by our Community Events Specialist or other staff members. Communications Server members can also earn the ‘Brainiac’ role for winning a Brainiac tournament.

Author:

Anyone who has published a book in ROBLOX Library will be rewarded with this rank. If you see your book in the library (or in a workshop) and need to get ranked, message a staff member!

Award Winning Author:

Anyone who has published a book in ROBLOX Library and has won the Book of the Month contest will receive this rank.

Review Committee:

This is a volunteer, non-staff role for our Communications Server only. Members of the Review Committee are responsible for reviewing books to make sure they abide with ROBLOX’s ToU/Community Roles. This rank is obtainable through an application.

Veteran:

Former staff members at ROBLOX Library who resigned. These members still have an important say in many decisions we make, as they are still considered trusted members of the community.

Interns:

Formerly known as Trial Secretary, these are secretaries in training. This role is obtainable through an application located in our Communications Server.

Secretary:

Staff members responsible for moderating the library game, group wall, and Communications Server. This role is obtainable by completing the training one receives as an intern.

Librarian in Training:

A librarian who is training to make books. You must be a Secretary for at least three months or get nominated by a staff member before you can become a Librarian in Training.

Librarian:

Staff members who makes the books for the group. As Secretary is a stepping stone to this rank, this rank keeps the administrative permissions of Secretaries. This rank is obtainable by completing training while they are still a Librarian in Training.

Administrative Staff:

This rank is for staff members who have shown dedication and contribution while they are were a Librarian or Secretary. Administrative Staff members also include Head Librarian and Head Secretary, who are responsible for overseeing the two teams, as well as our Book Movers.

Connected Partner:

A partner from an allied group. Each allied group may have two Connected Partners. Connected Partners are given no additional permissions but must be a high rank in the group they are representing.

Retired Management:

Former Library Managers will sit in this rank.

Manager Apprentice:

Staff members who are Library Managers in training. This rank is obtainable by getting chosen by existing Library Managers, with approval from the Master Librarian(s).

Library Manager:

The people in charge of running ROBLOX Library. There are also sub-jobs that help us run the library more efficiently. This rank is obtainable by passing and completing training received as a Manager Apprentice.

The Ancients:

The founders and former Master Librarians of ROBLOX Library will sit in this rank.

Master Librarian:

The owners of ROBLOX Library, who oversee the development and operations of the group. PinkOcelots and Phoenix_Rules currently sit in this rank.

Library Overseer:

LibraryDrone, the group holder, sits in this rank.

Community Rules

Tier 1 (warning, mute)