While the digital revolution has allowed libraries to expand their offerings in new and innovative ways, there is still a strong case to be made for the importance of physical audiobooks in library collections.
Audiobooks are a popular and growing format, providing users with a convenient and accessible way to experience the written word. The ability to listen to a book while commuting, exercising, or performing household tasks has made audiobooks a popular choice for people who are short on time or who have difficulty reading traditional print materials.
For many patrons, physical audiobooks offer several advantages over their digital counterparts. One of the biggest benefits of physical audiobooks is that they are more accessible to users who are visually impaired or have other disabilities that make it difficult to use digital devices. Many patrons also enjoy the convenience of not having to worry about battery life or the availability of Wi-Fi.
Despite these benefits, many libraries are still hesitant to invest in physical audiobooks due to concerns about cost and space. However, Parkland manages and houses an extensive physical audiobook collection in order to reduce the cost and storage requirements of physical audiobooks for libraries.
Physical audiobooks offer a number of important benefits to patrons. If your library would like to include physical audiobooks in your collection, please fill out the below form to choose the number of bins to receive, the genre, and the frequency.
https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/forms/prl-rotating-collections-request/