New Research on Audiobook Circulation in US Libraries

The newly released 'Audiobooks and Public Libraries' report shows US libraries' community sizes playing a role in audio circulation. The post New Research on Audiobook Circulation in US Libraries appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-01-14 22:10:01 UTC ]

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Trump administration seeks to starve libraries and museums of funding by shuttering this little-known agency

The consequences of shutting down the Institute of Museum and Library Services would be particularly dire for smaller museums and rural museums. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2025-03-20 12:49:52 UTC ]
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London Book Fair: An Audiobook Update From Audible

Audible's Lee Jarit spoke at London Book Fair, describing the company's market gains and ACX's operations. The post London Book Fair: An Audiobook Update From Audible appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-19 19:07:05 UTC ]
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Trump is attacking libraries and museums in every state. Here are 3 things you can do to help communities fight back

An executive order slashes much-needed federal funding for these services, but you can aid the effort to save them by signing a petition or joining a protest. On Friday, President Donald Trump issued yet another executive order aimed at gutting our federal agencies in the name of fiscal... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2025-03-18 20:00:00 UTC ]
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Trump is trying to destroy libraries.

Image from the New York Public Libraries Digital Collections The hogmen and shock troops of the Trump-Musk administration have gone after another essential and beloved mainstay of public life: libraries. Trump signed a broad executive order last Friday that puts libraries in existential danger... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2025-03-18 16:54:24 UTC ]
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Spotify, Touting Audiobook Growth, Expands Its Reach to Self-Published Authors

The streaming giant has launched a short-form audiobook publishing program for self-published genre fiction authors, following reports of nearly tripling its catalog growth over the past year by attracting younger listeners to its platform. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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'A library is more than a place with books, it is a lifeline'

Research by the BBC finds libraries are being lost at a rate of about 40 each year. Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2025-03-18 01:41:07 UTC ]
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The Most Popular Publishing News of the Week

New Harper Lee short stories coming this fall, a day in the life of an audiobook narrator, the It Books of March, and more news. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-03-09 15:00:00 UTC ]
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OverDrive Distributes Podium’s Audiobooks Outside North America

OverDrive will distribute Podium's audiobooks to libraries and schools outside of the United States and Canada. The post OverDrive Distributes Podium’s Audiobooks Outside North America appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-07 14:40:34 UTC ]
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Libro.fm Reports a Surge in Subscribers

Audiobook subscription service Libro.fm reported 275% growth in new monthly memberships this February, compared to the same period in 2024. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
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A Day in the Life of an Audiobook Narrator

How an audiobook narrator does their work, the art of understanding Colson Whitehead, and a hot new imprint's first releases. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-03-05 16:00:00 UTC ]
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‘My Name Is Barbra’ Wins Audiobook of the Year at 2025 Audie Awards

At the 30th annual Audies, presented by the Audio Publishers Association and held in New York City on March 4, winners across 28 categories were announced. Barbra Streisand’s memoir took home the night's biggest honor, Audiobook of the Year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-04 05:00:00 UTC ]
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How Libraries and Librarians Support Romance

From romance conventions to preserving romance history, here's how libraries and librarians support the beloved genre. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-02-28 12:30:00 UTC ]
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New Iowa Bill Would Revoke Funding for Library Affiliation with the American Library Association

Iowa public libraries may lose access to state funds for being affiliated by the American Library Association under a new anti-library bill floated by state republicans. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-02-25 18:20:00 UTC ]
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Are Ohio Public Libraries on the Chopping Block?

The importance of documentation in an era of misinformation. Where and how the story of Ohio library budget cuts emerged and what is–and is not–true right now. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-02-25 14:30:00 UTC ]
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Library Database Providers Clash Over Subscription Models

Data and analytics resource ProQuest will “phase out one-time perpetual purchases of digital collections” and require libraries to lease content rather than make permanent acquisitions, shocking the library and university press community. Competitor EBSCO responded by assuring customers that it... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-24 05:00:00 UTC ]
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How presidential libraries mirror the legacy-building of emperors

Presidential libraries in the United States today follow the same principle: They become monuments to the former presidents, while giving back to their local communities. Here in Atlanta, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum has been part of my daily life for years. Parks and trails... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2025-02-22 09:30:00 UTC ]
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American Library Association Establishes Public Supporter Program

Using its I Love Libraries website as a platform, the ALA has launched a public supporter program intended to generate donations and keep library patrons apprised of the organization’s advocacy work and grants. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-20 05:00:00 UTC ]
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New Bills in Iowa Threaten to Tighten Obscenity Provisions for Libraries

House File 274 would repeal a section of the Iowa Code that addresses obscenity exemptions for public libraries and educational institutions, while Senate File 347 proposes steep fines for sharing allegedly obscene work with minors. American Library Association president-elect Sam Helmick called... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-20 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Sending Scholarly Works to Far-Flung Seminaries

The Theological Book Network ships millions of religious studies texts to scholars whose libraries can't afford costly-but-essential books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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