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Class as a whole |
Collect fiction,
mysteries, science
fiction, short stories,
radio shows, biographies,
and general nonfiction
Collect just a few
educational series
Collect just a few
success/motivation series Purchase only if we can
get replacement media.
Selection criteria are
excellence in quality of
writing, narrative voice
and style, vocal
characterizations,
appropriateness for audio
format, enhancement of
text, packaging, and
demand. |
AudioFile and its book
Audio Books on the Go LJ,
PW, Boston Globe,
Publishers catalogs
(Teaching Company, Chivers,
ISIS, BOT, Blackstone, BBC
Audio
Patron requests. |
Weed by condition and
number of circulations.
Abridged tapes rarely last
beyond 60 circs.
Unabridged tapes (esp.
Recorded Books) can last
150 circs and beyond.
Replace individual tapes
if feasible. Three tapes
repaired or replaced and
the entire item is weeded.
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Optimize shelving and
display in the
reconfigured first floor
Concentrate
purchasing on Books on
CD. Buy very few
books on cassette.
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