Quick Note: Audiobooks and the Academic Library

November 13, 2009 | 8:24 am

By Paul Biba

Screen shot 2009-11-05 at 8.58.43 AM.png Resource Shelf has an excellent article on this topic, discussing OverDrive and NetLibrary. Also, mention is made to of the new Kurzweil ereader which is soon to be released. A good overview and you can find it here.

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November 13, 2009 | 8:24 am

By Paul Biba

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