Are you swamped during this holiday season? Is time ticking away? Many people may claim that they do not have time to read, especially during the month of December.
At the Seymour Library, with financial assistance from the Finger Lakes Library System, we have a way for you to enjoy both fiction and nonfiction during your busy day. If you drive for any length of time, if you are stuck in long lines or sweating on a treadmill, downloadable audiobooks may be the answer for you.
The best part is that there is no fine for missing a due date.
Here is how it works.
Downloadable audio books and e-books became available on the library system's Web site a few weeks ago. After logging in, patrons can download audiobooks and e-books to a personal computer. After that, patrons can transfer the files onto an MP3 player, and some of the books can be burned to a CD.
About a year ago, I was in line at a restaurant in Auburn, waiting to be seated. I was introduced to the people standing behind me. My boyfriend mentioned to them that I was a candidate for the library director position. The person I had just met instantly asked about downloadable audiobooks and wondered when they'd be available at Seymour.
So now I'm happy to report, due to the work and funding provided by the Finger Lakes Library System, that they are now available, free of charge, to all library patrons.
Besides issues of time, there are many benefits of listening to audiobooks. The actors and actresses who perform the audiobooks often speak in a dialect that is appropriate for the book. If you are listening to a story set in New York City, for example, it might be more interesting to hear a character with a New York City accent.
Some audiobook companies are even full cast, meaning that there is a different voice for each character. Reluctant readers, especially teens, or those who have trouble reading, are often drawn to audiobooks. It is a way for them to still enjoy stories and information, despite a learning disability.
Sometimes it is beneficial for those with reading difficulties to follow along in a book while also listening to an audiobook.
Being able to listen to a book is also great for those who are visually impaired.
And don't forget small children, who typically cannot read yet, but may pick up a lot by listening.
Visit our Web site at www.seymourlibrary.org to begin exploring our selection of downloadable audiobooks and e-books.
Sheila B. Anderson is director of the Seymour Library in Auburn.
The best part is that there is no fine for missing a due date.
Here is how it works.
Downloadable audio books and e-books became available on the library system's Web site a few weeks ago. After logging in, patrons can download audiobooks and e-books to a personal computer. After that, patrons can transfer the files onto an MP3 player, and some of the books can be burned to a CD.
About a year ago, I was in line at a restaurant in Auburn, waiting to be seated. I was introduced to the people standing behind me. My boyfriend mentioned to them that I was a candidate for the library director position. The person I had just met instantly asked about downloadable audiobooks and wondered when they'd be available at Seymour.
So now I'm happy to report, due to the work and funding provided by the Finger Lakes Library System, that they are now available, free of charge, to all library patrons.
Besides issues of time, there are many benefits of listening to audiobooks. The actors and actresses who perform the audiobooks often speak in a dialect that is appropriate for the book. If you are listening to a story set in New York City, for example, it might be more interesting to hear a character with a New York City accent.
Some audiobook companies are even full cast, meaning that there is a different voice for each character. Reluctant readers, especially teens, or those who have trouble reading, are often drawn to audiobooks. It is a way for them to still enjoy stories and information, despite a learning disability.
Sometimes it is beneficial for those with reading difficulties to follow along in a book while also listening to an audiobook.
Being able to listen to a book is also great for those who are visually impaired.
And don't forget small children, who typically cannot read yet, but may pick up a lot by listening.
Visit our Web site at www.seymourlibrary.org to begin exploring our selection of downloadable audiobooks and e-books.
Sheila B. Anderson is director of the Seymour Library in Auburn.
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