Library adds audio books to its selection

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  • By Airman 1st Class William O'Brien
  • 95th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  To better serve the Edwards community, the base library recently added more than 400 audio books to its selection of educational resources.

The audio books on base are recorded in a verbal format that can be accessed through a Web site.

Currently, the base library has over 25 different types of resources available to assist base personnel in research and career development.

"This recent upgrade enhances our library," said Dr. Tatiana Verren, 95th Force Support Squadron library director. "It also increases base personnel's free references."

The audio books offered on the Web site are similar to those generally found in a library, said Diane Schembri, 95th FSS library aide. With varying fiction and non-fiction titles, each book can only be downloaded by one person at a time. This is done by getting a library card and setting up an "audio overdrive" account on the Web site. The user may then download any available books onto their computer. The audio books will automatically be taken back after 10 days.

Senior Airman Josue Roman, 95th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, said he thinks that the audio books are a good alternative to going to the main library.

"The library's audio books are great for those who don't have time to go to the library,"  Airman Roman said. "It makes getting books easy and convenient. People can just download it from their home computer."

In addition to these new audio books, the library offers DVDs, books on CD and computer games for people to use. Computers with Internet access are also available during operational hours. Test study guides are also available for those taking college courses.

"Our main goal is to support the mission and enhance education opportunities," Dr. Verren said. "We accommodate in every way we can to assist our customers in enhancing their education."

The library does its best to keep up with the constantly increasing technology and intends to continue serving Edwards, Dr. Verren said.

"I'm excited as the library moves forward," Dr. Verren said. "Hopefully, our advances in technology continue to increase the productivity of our library."