Audiobook educated is an excellent resource for library teachers and librarians who are interested in incorporating audio books into their library collections. It provides a rationale for the use of audiobooks in education, as well as many practical suggestions for implementation. It offers a glossary of terms related to audiobooks, a section on the history of the medium, a description of complete and abridged audio books, a sample written selection policy, and ratings of products from major producers and distributors based on a survey of audio book librarians. It also discusses the pros and cons of a collection’s audio book inventory, provides recommendations for upgrading existing audio book collections, and suggests strategies for enhancing the effectiveness of library-sponsored audio book programs.
This audiobook is narrated by Julia Whelan and it is available for download from Apple itunes, Google Play store, Audible, Amazon, Storytel and Kobo. It is also available through library suppliers Rb Digital and Overdrive. It is a highly recommended title for teachers and educators at all levels of experience, and is particularly appropriate for schoolwide book studies.