Libraries, iPods, and Grounding

July 1st, 2005

From an article in the Book Standard:

“At the South Huntington Public Library in South Huntington, N.Y., one of the most popular programs doesn’t involve books (in the strictest sense), or even reading (in the strictest sense). The big hit? Books on iPod. Library director Ken Weil says the branch purchased 14 iPod Shuffles in March that members can check out with pre-downloaded audiobooks. (And no, they don’t play the chapters in shuffle mode.) The iPods, Weil says, are “always out.””

The link comes via Conversational Reading who always has interesting things to say about audio books. It’s important to read other perspectives on this topic. I think it keeps us grounded.

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