The little known library costs of ebooks and audiobooks

On this episode of Talk of Iowa , we’ll hear from Kelly Marble, digital marketing specialist at Des Moines Public Library. Marble talks about reader communities on social media — such a BookTok and Bookstagram — and how these platforms help with library engagement. Then, two administrators with Iowa City Public Library, Elsworth Carman and Anne Mangano, share the lesser-known costs behind Hoopla or Libby and what goes into making all library services as easily accessible as possible.

Later in the hour, the new American Library Association president-elect is Iowa City Public Library librarian Sam Helmick. Helmick shares what issues they plan to pursue as president.

Guests:

• Kelly Marble, digital marking specialist, Des Moines Public Library
• Elsworth Carman, library director, Iowa City Public Library
• Anne Mangano, collections services coordinator, Iowa City Public Library
• Sam Helmick, president-elect, American Library Association, community and access services coordinator, Iowa City Public Library