Wired: Library Shuffles Its Collection

Greg writes “Wired Magazine has picked up the story of iPod shuffles pre-loaded with audiobooks being circulated by the South Huntington Public Library (NY).

Here’s something to consider: “In addition, the library has the potential to save a great deal of money. Latini said that most titles on CDs cost the library around $75, whereas in MP3 format, they range from $15 to $25.

‘In the end, obviously, we’re literally saving money,’ he said. ‘The units are paying for themselves.'”

Here’s the link to the Wired piece.”