"Audiobooks and Public Libraries 2024 Audiobook Survey Report"
Digital audiobooks continue to dominate circulation in U.S. public libraries, with strong growth in both adult and youth audiobook collections. A new survey conducted by Library Journal (LJ) and School Library Journal (SLJ), in partnership with the Audio Publishers Association (APA), highlights the ongoing shift towards digital audio content. The survey, conducted in September and October of 2024, gathered responses from 486 library professionals across the U.S. involved in audiobook selection and purchasing.