- What is BOOKS ON TAPE®?
- Do you produce the BOOKS ON TAPE® audiobooks?
- Who listens to BOOKS ON TAPE® audiobooks?
- Are BOOKS ON TAPE® audiobooks available in any other formats?
- How do you select which book to record?
- What else do you offer besides bestsellers?
- How are your titles produced?
- Who are your narrators?
- How is my order shipped?
- What kind of warrranty do you offer?
- Where can find information about your school discount program?
- Why do you carry titles produced by other companies?
- What are the advantages of using audiobooks in the classroom?
- Are there other reasons to buy BOOKS ON TAPE® audiobooks?
- What organizations do you support?
What is BOOKS ON TAPE®?
BOOKS ON TAPE®is the registered trademark of our company, BOOKS ON TAPE, INC., and distinguishes our brand of audiobook from those of other companies. Since creating the audiobook industry over 25 years ago, we have become the world's number on audiobook producer. Today we have more than 6,000 titles and we add more than 30 titles every month.
Do you produce BOOKS ON TAPE® audiobooks?
BOOKS ON TAPE, INC. does produce all BOOKS ON TAPE®, BOOKS ON CD® and BOOKS ON MP3-CD™ audiobooks. All of our audiobooks are created in professionally equipped studios across the country.
Who listens to BOOKS ON TAPE® audiobooks?
Over 25% of American households borrowed or purchased audiobooks last year. Over 100,000 people participate in our rental program. Public libraries across the country take advantage of our special discounts and standing order plans to meet the needs of their patrons. And our Educational Sales Division brings the best fiction and nonfiction curriculum connections into your classroom.
Are BOOKS ON TAPE® audiobooks available in any other formats?
Yes, we also produce audiobooks in CD format that have chapter breaks and three-minute tracking.
How do you select which book to record?
We gather input regularly and often to determine selections based on strong literary integrity. These titles prove themselves through bestseller lists, academic review, and time. Top sellers are given consideration, but we also pride ourselves in being able to look beyond the obvious and select titles based on our knowledge of what our customer are interested in.
We also try to offer an author's complete work, not just one or two titles. Often we find that if you like one book by an author, you will want to read more by that person. Librarians charged with collection development appreciate the thoroughness of our selections. With a backlist of over 6,000 titles, we're pretty proud of our track record in choosing winners. We also welcome nominations from our friends and customers.
What else do you offer besides bestsellers?
Avid and emergent readers alike have embraced our Book-And-Tape Kits, which come with lesson plans. Our Classics and Young Readers sections include reading list requirements for various grade levels.
We are constantly expanding our selection of nonfiction through relationships with will-respected publishing companies, such as Lerner Publishing Group and Heinemann Library, to offer the best in curriculum connections.
We feel especially proud to be distributing Greathall Productions, featuring Jim Weiss, whose work has won 50 national awards.
And if you haven't been exposed to the Hank the Cowdog series, you're in for a treat.
By popular demand, we have increased our selection of Spanish titles to include individual titles as well as the popular Spanish Kit.
Accelerated Reader®? We have a matching titles list to supplement your current Accelerated Reader® program. We also offer Core Collections and personalized collection development.
In other words, if you need it, chances are, we have it.
How are your titles produced?
Our primary studio is based in Los Angeles, convenient to professional narrators who are in Southern California, the entertainment industry's capital. Recognizing that not all talented readers are in L.A., however, we also have studios across the country, including New York and Washington, D.C. All of our studios have state-of-the-art equipment to ensure the highest quality digital recording possible. We stay on top of developments in the recording industry and use the highest quality tapes available - BASF.
Who are your narrators?
All our narrators are professionally trained and accomplished performers. Many have received national recognition for their work, such as Golden Voice, Earphone Awards, and Library Journal best book listings. Not only that, they have our listeners' stamp of approval. We continually survey our customer to assure that we are selecting their favorite narrators for forthcoming books.
How is my order shipped?
All school orders are shipping via UPS ground. We will process your order and have it shipped within 30 days. UPS will take 7 to 10 days to deliver your order. Federal Express Overnight and 2-day services are available upon request. All replacements are sent out within two business days and will be shipped by Priority 1st class mail. All replacements are free within the warranty period.
What is your return policy?
We will replace any damaged product for free as long as it is within the warranty period. After that time, we charge a nominal $6 per tape or CD while it remains in stock. The good news is that we hold master tapes for all our proprietary titles, so BOOKS ON TAPE® and BOOKS ON CD® audiobooks are almost always in stock! Call tags can be issued by calling our customer service department at 1-800-733-3000.
What kind of warranty do you offer?
Our warranty period covers lifetime replacements of any tape or CD as long as the book is still being published. After that time, we may charge a nominal $6 per tape or CD while it remains in stock. The good news is that we hold master tapes for all our proprietary titles, BOOKS ON TAPE® and BOOKS ON CD® audiobooks are almost never out of stock. Where can find information about your school discount program?
All the information regarding our school discounts can be found on the Discount Information page.
Why do you carry titles produced by other companies?
We offer a limited number of quality titles produced by other companies whose standards we respect. We seek award-winning and bestselling titles to make your selections and acquisitions of audiobooks more convenient and affordable. We are very pleased to offer the entire line of Listening Library® audiobooks as well as the entire line of Live Oak® Media Book-And-Tape Kits for younger students. Because storytelling can add a valuable dimension to your classroom experience, we also carry the entire line of Greathall Productions.
What are the advantages of using audiobooks in the classroom?
Audiobooks are a valuable tool for teachers of reluctant, emergent, or ESL students who proficient readers. Audiobooks level the playing field for struggling readers, allowing them to participate in class and keep up with their homework. Audiobooks bridge the connection between home and school by encouraging family listening. Kids love audiobooks, regardless of their reading ability. Teachers and librarians love audiobooks because they nurture a love of literature and increase language skills.
Are there other reasons to buy BOOKS ON TAPE® audiobooks?
Today and always, BOOKS ON TAPE, INC. is dedicated to offering the world's largest selection, the greatest variety, the highest quality, the lowest prices, and the best service. That's why we're the number one audiobook producer.
What organizations do you support?
We support the following professional organizations:
- Corporate Member and Patron, the American Library Association
- Bronze Partner, the Public Library Association
- Member, the American Association of School Libraries
- Supporter, Literacy Volunteers of America
- Member, the Audio Publishers Association
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