http://www.zibb.com/publishing/interstitial/newsblogs/Publishing_Libraries+%26+Librarians_Audio+Library+Collections Zibb. The Global business search engine. en-US search@zibb.com (RB Search)Copyright (c) 2007 Reed Business Information. All rights reserved.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:11:37 GMTMon, 23 Nov 2009 11:11:37 GMT608831http://www.zibb.com/publishing/interstitial/newsblogs/Publishing_Libraries+%26+Librarians_Audio+Library+Collections http://www.zibb.com/images/en/g_zibb_logo_beta.gif http://audiobooker.booklistonline.com/2009/11/23/todays-video-break-the-decade-in-seven-minutes/Newsweek takes you down memory lane. Of note to audiobook listeners the iPod, introduced in 2001.http://audiobooker.booklistonline.com/2009/11/23/todays-video-break-the-decade-in-seven-minutes/Publishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsMon, 23 Nov 2009 11:11:37 GMThttp://audioforbooks.com/wordpress/2009/11/the-nook-is-sold-out-ebookaudio-book-readers-hard-to-get-for-christmas/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Audioforbookscom-Weblog+%28Audio+Books%29No time to Read? Just Listen!Too busy? Hate Reading? No more excuses! Now you can enjoy the most insightful and entertaining books of all time.without reading.http://audioforbooks.com/wordpress/2009/11/the-nook-is-sold-out-ebookaudio-book-readers-hard-to-get-for-christmas/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Audioforbookscom-Weblog+%28Audio+Books%29Publishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsSun, 22 Nov 2009 22:44:19 GMThttp://www.resourceshelf.com/2009/11/21/eight-minute-audiobooks-will-soon-be-available-to-overdrive-customers/Eight minutes? Yes, eight minutes. All of the audiobooks are non-fiction and all contain original content. From the AnnouncementiMinds, which launched in September of this year, creates unique, short-form, eight-minute MP3 audio books on general knowledge topics, known as MindTracks.http://www.resourceshelf.com/2009/11/21/eight-minute-audiobooks-will-soon-be-available-to-overdrive-customers/Publishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsSun, 22 Nov 2009 04:21:02 GMThttp://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/nov/21/audiobook-choice-sue-arnold-review?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theguardian%2Fbooks%2Frss+%28Books%29Having been rudely advised by several Disgusted Tunbridge Wellians that my choice of children's books last week was totally out of touch with today's young readers, I have based this week's selection exclusively on bestseller lists and bookshop recommendations. Work this one out.http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/nov/21/audiobook-choice-sue-arnold-review?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theguardian%2Fbooks%2Frss+%28Books%29Publishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsSat, 21 Nov 2009 00:06:07 GMThttp://www.teleread.org/2009/11/19/new-audiobook-publisher-on-the-horizon-audiolark/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+teleread%2FKHnj+%28TeleRead%3A+Bring+the+E-Books+Home%29AudioLark, who hopes to go live in March of next year, is a new romance audio book publisher. The innovative thing about them is that their selections will behttp://www.teleread.org/2009/11/19/new-audiobook-publisher-on-the-horizon-audiolark/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+teleread%2FKHnj+%28TeleRead%3A+Bring+the+E-Books+Home%29Publishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsThu, 19 Nov 2009 16:52:54 GMThttp://www.prlog.org/10418764-audiofile-magazine-toasts-neil-gaiman-and-terry-pratchett.htmlAudioFile Magazine Toasts Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. AudioFile, the magazine for people who love audiobooks, celebrates the recent U.S. release of GOOD OMENS on audio by inviting listeners and fans to discover Gaiman and Pratchett's delightful audiobooks.http://www.prlog.org/10418764-audiofile-magazine-toasts-neil-gaiman-and-terry-pratchett.htmlPublishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsWed, 18 Nov 2009 19:30:00 GMThttp://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6707865.html?rssid=218iMinds, which produces eight-minute downloadable audiobooks, has signed a worldwide distribution agreement with OverDrive. Since launching in September, iMinds has had 30 titles in the Top 100 AudioBook charts on iTunes. It has also doubled its catalog to 180 titles; and launched iMinds Juniorshttp://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6707865.html?rssid=218Publishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsWed, 18 Nov 2009 14:38:00 GMThttp://www.pikecountygeorgia.com/archives/819-Pike-County-Legals-11-17-2009.htmlLegal 475 Notice to Debtors and Creditors All creditors of the Estate of Beth O. Boyd, deceased, late of Pike County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.http://www.pikecountygeorgia.com/archives/819-Pike-County-Legals-11-17-2009.htmlPublishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsTue, 17 Nov 2009 13:40:50 GMThttp://audiobooks.suite101.com/article.cfm/custom_skins_for_the_amazon_kindleA custom skin is the ideal way to give light protection to an Amazon Kindle while also customizing its look. Buy a ready made skin for a Kindle or create a unique design.http://audiobooks.suite101.com/article.cfm/custom_skins_for_the_amazon_kindlePublishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:21:57 GMThttp://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6705384.htmlRecorded Books, the world's leading publisher of unabridged audiobooks, has launched a product line of third-party video games and equipment for sale to public libraries. First releases include Wii Sports Resort, Beatles Rock Band, Madden NFL 10, Guitar Hero 5, Star Wars-Clones, and Need for Speedhttp://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6705384.htmlPublishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsSun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/arts/69914162.htmlChecker and the DerailleursBy Lionel ShriverBrilliance Audio. Nine CDs. $36.99One of the joys of audio is that it often breathes new life into older books. Though originally published in 1988, Lionel Shriver's second novel, Checker and the Derailleurs, is energetic, unexpectedlyhttp://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/arts/69914162.htmlPublishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsSat, 14 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMThttp://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-greatest-attack-interviews-ever-recorded-69755347.htmlThe 'Greatest' Attack Interviews Ever Recorded?. Don't Believe This Host Until You've Cast Your Own Vote to Get a Free Music CD.http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-greatest-attack-interviews-ever-recorded-69755347.htmlPublishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsWed, 11 Nov 2009 15:25:00 GMThttp://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/Digest/OverDrive-Brings-Audiobook-Access-to-Schools-57868.aspOverDrive, Inc. (www.overdrive.com), a provider of ebooks and audiobooks to libraries and schools, announced the launch of its AudioBook Classroom service (www.audiobookclassroom.com), which allows K-12 schools to provide cost-effective access to a sizable catalog of audiobooks of many differenthttp://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/Digest/OverDrive-Brings-Audiobook-Access-to-Schools-57868.aspPublishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsMon, 09 Nov 2009 15:23:14 GMThttp://sebald.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/die-ausgewanderten-audiobook/Im grateful to a Vertigo reader for letting me know that W.G.http://sebald.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/die-ausgewanderten-audiobook/Publishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsMon, 02 Nov 2009 17:30:09 GMThttp://www.sfsite.com/columns/audio307.htmRecent audiobook releases received by SF Site include works by Anne Rice, Simon R. Green, R.A. Salvatore, Alastair Reynolds, Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. At times it's more convenient (and enjoyable) to hear the latest in science fiction and fantasy.http://www.sfsite.com/columns/audio307.htmPublishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsSun, 01 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.publetariat.com/publish/al-katkowsky-book-appWhy authors might want to consider following in Al Katkowsky's footsteps and release their books as iPhone apps.http://www.publetariat.com/publish/al-katkowsky-book-appPublishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsFri, 30 Oct 2009 02:55:51 GMThttp://booksforears.com/2009/10/27/rag-and-bone-shop-by-robert-cormier/Rag and Bone Shop Author: Robert Cormier Reader: Scott Shina Short Review: Cormier's final novel, published posthumously, read by the ...http://booksforears.com/2009/10/27/rag-and-bone-shop-by-robert-cormier/Publishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsTue, 27 Oct 2009 10:54:33 GMThttp://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/publishing/audiobooks_for_wounded_soldiers_141282.asp?c=rssJobs and recruiting for media professionals in journalism, on-line content, book publishing, TV, radio, PR, graphic design, photography, and advertisinghttp://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/publishing/audiobooks_for_wounded_soldiers_141282.asp?c=rssPublishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsMon, 26 Oct 2009 21:23:43 GMThttp://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/blogs/penguin-online-digest-new-content-10-20-10-26Audiobook Excerpts Author Events Awards Bestsellers Book Clubs Penguin Bloggers Penguin News NEW! Penguin Online Digest Penguin Podcast Penguin Weekly Update Poetry Imprints | Publishers Meet the staff, discover news about the industry, and more!http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/blogs/penguin-online-digest-new-content-10-20-10-26Publishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsMon, 26 Oct 2009 21:10:01 GMThttp://audiobooks.staging.suite101.com/article.cfm/audio_book_rentals_rent_audiobooksAudio book rentals can be a great alternative to buying audio books. Many plans work in a similar way to Netflix and there are a wide range of rental options available.http://audiobooks.staging.suite101.com/article.cfm/audio_book_rentals_rent_audiobooksPublishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsTue, 13 Oct 2009 17:59:21 GMThttp://www.oclc.org/news/releases/200952.htmDUBLIN, Ohio, USA, 9 October 2009—OCLC's NetLibrary, the leading provider of eBooks and eAudiobooks to libraries worldwide, now offers more than 200,000 eBooks and over 13,000 eAudiobooks from more than 550 publishers in a variety of subject areas and disciplines.http://www.oclc.org/news/releases/200952.htmPublishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsFri, 09 Oct 2009 06:49:00 GMThttp://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6700379.htmlAccording to the Audio Publishers Association 2008 consumer survey, young listeners are the fastest growing market segment for audiobooks. Fifty three percent of teens have listened to an audiobook, and just slightly less, 52% of people aged 18-24 listen to audiobooks.http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6700379.htmlPublishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsWed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.thebookseller.com/blogs/98308-are-you-listening.html.rssRebecca Fenton is digital product, design and marketing manager for CSA Word; event officer for the SYP; and the organiser of wordPLAY, a monthly spoken word event at The Good Ship, Kilburn.http://www.thebookseller.com/blogs/98308-are-you-listening.html.rssPublishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsWed, 30 Sep 2009 15:43:13 GMThttp://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09273/1001743-44.stm?cmpid=books.xmlDon Ciccone reads from "Spooky Pennsylvania" in a sound booth while Mark Sachon monitors sound quality as it is digitally recorded. The text, stored in a digital cartridge, soon will be available to borrowers at the Carnegie Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09273/1001743-44.stm?cmpid=books.xmlPublishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsWed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.semicolonblog.com/?p=6910Z-Baby (8) can’t read very well yet. She reads, but not well enough to enjoy reading the stories that are appropriate for her maturity and intellectual level. We do read to her, but we can’t read to her all day long. So, she has discovered the joy of recorded books.http://www.semicolonblog.com/?p=6910Publishing/Libraries & Librarians/Audio Library CollectionsThu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT