The roll-out of free library apps for our patrons continues at break-neck speed! We recently purchased our first audio book collection of 108 fiction titles, with hopes of continued growth! For years our library researched the pros and cons of adding audio books to a college preparatory environment, and, in the end, decided that the advantages to our readers was just too good to pass up!
The collection contains titles based on our most popular book requests and fiction searches in Destiny Quest. The ability to gather this critical data has enabled us to build a digital media collection that our students will read for fun and enjoyment, not just what we "think" they should be reading! It is my belief as a librarian that while the classics are wonderful, and required summer reading titles a must, we still need to deliver popular titles and topics that make our readers want to read, not simply have to read! Our school web page has a brief instructional hand-out on the 3 new apps, along with detailed log in instructions for students and faculty.
Both the audio and ebook collection will continue to grow and change to meet the needs of our students. Happy summer reading from the library at Maclay School!
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