This was created for a presentation at the ISLMA mini-conference on April 28, 2012. It describes the rollout of an audiobook program on iPod shuffles in an elementary school library.
1. Literacy on the Go
Audiobooks in the Library
Erin Carr, Learning Center Director, Adler Park School (PreK-5), Libertyville, IL
2. What is it?
Program to introduce audiobooks to our collection
MP3s on circulating iPod shuffles
Open to 4th and 5th grade students with parent
permission
5. Purchase Equipment
iPod shuffles through Apple Store ($49 each)
purchased 3 to start, expanded to 20
Student provides own earbuds
available for purchase from me for $5
Wall chargers from Amazon.com
Cases from The Container Store
MP3 Audiobooks from Audible.com
6. Manage Content -
MP3s
Platinum subscription to Audible.com
created separate Gmail account just for audiobooks
$229.50 a year
24 credits all at once
Most audiobooks are one credit
Many Bluestems and Caudills available
30% off additional audiobook purchases
7. Manage Content -
On Computer
Ran into quota issue with my own login
Tech staff created separate login
Organized with free iTunes account
Catalogued iPod shuffles and audiobooks separately
Created list of audiobooks in catalog
Destiny Quest Resource List
8. Manage Content -
Equipment
iPod shuffle in clear acrylic case it came with
Small colored tub with iPod shuffle, cord and wall
charger
Barcode for iPod shuffle on lid and side
covered with barcode protective label
Barcode for content on other side
not covered with protector
easier to remove as content changes
9. Manage Content -
Circulation
Audiobook and iPod shuffle both checked out
only counts as one item
done so audiobook shows as out in catalog
circulate for two weeks
no renewals at the beginning
$1 per day fine (only fine in library)
asked students why
10. Manage Content -
Circulation
Students placed holds for titles of interest
Worked through holds list
No more holds = new content
11. Student Impact
All 4th and 5th grade student invited during library time
Given permission slip, no due date
Also posted on website
Permission slip included replacement cost of $49
Signed by parent and filed
Added a note to student’s record in Destiny Quest
12. Student Impact
Provided improved access to more sophisticated titles
Auditory learners
Struggling readers
Some teachers required reading book along with
audiobook at school
Able to support special education services
Increased circulation of less popular titles
Added excitement and renewed interest to Caudill and
Bluestem lists
13. Analyze and Refine Process
Need better system for fines
Double check boxes when returned
14. Plans for Future
More content and equipment
Open to third graders halfway through school year