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Thanks to all of you who replied to my query about abridged audio books. Here is a summary of replies: Most repondents said that abridged books are not very popular and some are no longer buying them, however some have a market amongst commuters and ironers, and one authority has done a survey which tells them that one third of their users find abridged editions acceptable. Most collections are on cassette, and are shelved either with the unabridged or alongside them but separate. There is a range of charges, but all are free to VIPs. All use the usual range of suppliers - BBC, Ulverscroft, WF Howes - for unabridged, and many rely on donations for abridged, or don't buy them at all. Please contact me if you need any more information. Regards, Janet *********************************************************************** Janet Westcott Older People's Librarian Poole Library Services Dolphin Centre Poole, BH15 1QE T: 01202 262452 F: 01202 262431 E: [log in to unmask] W: boroughofpoole.com/libraries My working days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays DISCLAIMER: ******************************************************* This email and any files transmitted with it may be confidential, legally privileged and protected in law and are intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. The copyright in all documentation is the property of the Borough of Poole and this email and any documentation must not be copied or used other than as strictly necessary for the purpose of this email without prior written consent which may be subject to conditions. Any view or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the 'Borough of Poole' or any of its individual departments. Whilst the council does not pro-actively monitor electronic mail, it reserves the right to inspect outgoing emails from the council system. If you have received this Email in error please contact the sender by return and confirm that its contents have been destroyed. Telephone enquiries should be directed to the Borough switchboard on 01202 633633 *******************************************************