[CASL-L] Audiobooks

[Jodie D'Alexander]

Overdrive is the way to go.

I do have another question for the group in regards to audio books.
I still have a number of audio books on CD.  Does anyone know of a way/tool
to digitize them and catalog them before weeding them out?


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On Wed, Oct 24, 2018 at 7:59 AM Melissa Thom via CASL-L <casl-l at mylist.net>
wrote:

> Same here at Bristow regarding Overdrive.  It is really easy to use and
> integrates with Destiny so the students don't have to access a separate
> site. The only thing I wish were a little different is that when you buy
> titles, you don't own them forever and if you were to switch platforms at
> any point you would lose the ability to access them.
>
> I also purchase audio and e-books from Mackin.  The titles you purchase
> are in your catalog forever!  I only have a couple e-books and audio so I
> am still learning the ins and outs but so far I am a fan!!
>
> Does anyone use playaways or the JLG audio level?  The students love them
> since all they need are earbuds and do not have to worry about internet.
> The issue with this format is that they are cost prohibitive.  I am really
> trying to find a solution to this issue--one thought I had was getting some
> type of device that I could upload titles to but haven't had time to do any
> research.  Any suggestions?
>
> Melissa
>
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> On Wed, Oct 24, 2018 at 7:47 AM LaPlante, Casey <
> LaPlanteC at granby.k12.ct.us> wrote:
>
>> We use Overdrive and I upload ID numbers and passwords each year.
>> Students do not sign themselves up, nor do we use names at all.
>>
>> Casey LaPlante
>> Library Media Specialist
>> Granby Memorial High School
>> Granby, CT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: CASL-L <casl-l-bounces at mylist.net> On Behalf Of Kara Ingalls
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 3:57 PM
>> To: casl-l at mylist.net
>> Subject: [CASL-L] Audiobooks
>>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> I am looking for some help with Audiobooks. What is the best application
>> to use? Do you order them through Follett or use something like Overdrive?
>> I am having trouble with Overdrive because I was told they need to sign the
>> student privacy addendum before we can update student names.
>>
>> Any input would be appreciated!
>>
>> Kara Ingalls
>> Rockville High School
>> Library Media Specialist
>>
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