SJCPL Collection Development

Audio Books

We purchase best selling fiction and non-fiction audio books for both children and adults in all popular formats. We may choose abridged or unabridged titles, based on patron preference. We purchase language tapes and other educational titles. We consider the circulation record of the print version of a title when evaluating an audio book, although we may order items from popular authors and on popular subjects in advance of publication of the print version.  We purchase book and tape combinations for the juvenile audio collection and for Special Services.