City libraries report record use of audiobook lending
Borrowing rose 42 percent last year, driven by commuters and readers with print disabilities, according to a new municipal report.
The city’s public library system loaned more audiobooks in the last twelve months than in any year since digital lending began. Staff attribute the growth to expanded catalogs and a simpler checkout flow. Click here.
Accessibility advocates welcomed the numbers. “Audio is not a luxury format,” said one campaigner. “For many readers it is the only format.” The library plans to publish its accessibility roadmap next quarter. Learn more.