[OPLINLIST] Audio collections

[Tamra Hess]

Hello Jodi,

The East Palestine Library has been phasing audiobooks out for some time.
We had a very large collection for years but usage has declined as our
homebound patrons have passed and CD players have been phased out
of vehicles.  However, Libby and Hoopla downloads for audiobooks continue
to increase.  I do buy a few bestsellers on CD once a month but only a few
patrons use them.  We just had our book sale this weekend and sold only a
few audiobooks.

*Tamra Hess, Director*
East Palestine Memorial Public Library
309 North Market Street
East Palestine, OH 44413
330-426-3778 (phone)
330-426-4950 (fax)


On Wed, Jun 10, 2026 at 9:37 AM Jodi Noel via OPLINLIST <
oplinlist at lists.oplin.org> wrote:

> Hello,
> I am curious to know if other libraries are growing their audio book
> collections or phasing them out.
> Thanks!
> Jodi
>
> *Jodi Noel-Adult Services Manager*
> *Carnegie Public Library of Fayette County Ohio*
> 127 S North St
> Washington Court House, OH 43160
> 740-335-2540
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