Audiobook Resources, Virtual Storytime, and more online tools for Libraries, Educators, and Parents Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on March 26, 2020

Dear librarians and educators,

Though your doors may be closed, we know you never stop helping your patrons and students. We are here to make things a little easier in these uncertain times with a large number of digital resources for you to share with your communities. From a new weekly book buzz and free listeners’ advisory, to videos for story time, we hope these links can be a lifeline for you and your patrons. Read more

Tagged: Free Materials, listener advisory, resource

Social media update: Make sure you’re following @PRHAudio and @PRHLibrary! Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on March 2, 2020

Hey friends and followers, librarians and audiobook lovers:

@BOTLibrary social media handles have moved! Please follow @PRHAudio for all things audio and @PRHLibrary for book and audiobook library news! Here’s the list of everywhere you can find the latest in audiobook and library love: Read more

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11 ways to celebrate June is Audiobook Month @ your library Submitted by BOT Contributor on April 1, 2019

With numerous literacy benefits and high entertainment value, audiobooks are heating up headphones across the country. Celebrate the art of storytelling this June by promoting the audiobook format at your library—new listeners and audiophiles alike will want to join in the fun. Follow these tips and watch your audio circulation soar! Read more

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Tips to Help Promote Audiobooks at Your Library Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on June 12, 2015

Audiobooks grow increasingly popular year after year. As NPR reported in their story “Demand For Audio Books Keeps Penguin Random House Recording,” there were over 36,000 audiobooks recorded last year. And the CD format is not be underestimated. As librarian and audiobook enthusiast Rachel Smalter-Hall shared, “It’s been exciting to see our community’s love for audiobooks grow…the CD holds list speak for themselves!”

But what is the best way to promote audiobooks and help your patrons easily discover the latest listens available or encourage them to give the format a try? Here are some great suggestions to celebrate—and circulate—audiobooks at your library. Read more

Tagged: Display, June is Audiobook Month, marketing tip, shelving