[OPLINLIST] Audio collections

[Kim Null]

I've started weeding it more aggressively and ordering way less. I don't
know that I'll ever completely discard it, but I am shrinking it.


*Kim Null*
*Adult Services Librarian/Program Wizard*

*Pronouns: She/Her/Hers*
*Grafton-Midview Public Library*
*440-926-3317*
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On Mon, Jun 15, 2026 at 12:24 PM Mary Kruse via OPLINLIST <
oplinlist at lists.oplin.org> wrote:

> What is everyone doing with weeded audiobooks that don't sell in books
> sales?
>
>
> *Mary Krusë, MLIS** (she/her)*
> Assistant Director /
> Collection Services Manager
>
>
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> *From:* OPLINLIST <oplinlist-bounces at lists.oplin.org> on behalf of
> Christina Stump via OPLINLIST <oplinlist at lists.oplin.org>
> *Sent:* Monday, June 15, 2026 12:22 PM
> *To:* Jodi Noel <jnoel at cplwcho.org>
> *Cc:* OPLIN <oplinlist at lists.oplin.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [OPLINLIST] Audio collections
>
>
> I am phasing them out as they appear on the weeding list and am no longer
> purchasing new audiobooks.
>
> Two years ago, I made a display comparing the different types of
> audiobooks, and polled patrons about their preferred audiobook format.
> Libby/Hoopla were strongly preferred over physical audiobooks. I don't
> think I saved the survey results, unfortunately.
>
> - Christina at Bucyrus
>
> On 2026-06-10 09:37, Jodi Noel via OPLINLIST 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*
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> Washington Court House, OH 43160
> 740-335-2540
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