We’re proud to offer our ALC Program for educators and librarians! Our ALC program is not only our way of saying “thanks” for all you do in your community, but helping you make decisions about classroom/library purchases.
Tell me more about Libro.fm.
Libro.fm is the first audiobook company to make it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through independent bookshops. We provide a way for people to support their community regardless of location and the time constraints of modern life. When you shop local and support your bookshop through Libro.fm audiobooks, you’re putting money back into your community.
We’re also a Social Purpose Corporation, which means we pursue both social and financial goals in the for-profit context, even if those social goals may at times conflict with the corporation’s financial interest or shareholders’ financial interests. Basically, we aim to do good, even when it doesn’t necessarily financially serve us.
What are ALCs?
ALC stands for Advanced Listening Copy, which publishers provide at no charge to qualifying book lovers in the hopes that they’ll read and promote upcoming audiobooks. Here at Libro.fm, we offer ALCs to qualifying educators, librarians, booksellers, and influencers.
The audiobooks offered on a monthly basis are tailored to each group and handpicked from publisher nominations. We believe in promoting not only the audiobooks that everyone’s buzzing about, but also in uplifting historically and systemically excluded voices within the publishing industry. We know that educators and librarians are often doing the work within their communities to help people read more diversely, and we’re excited to further facilitate that through our ALC program.
Who qualifies for ALCs?
Educators
Teachers or school librarians working with students between the ages of 5-18 are eligible for the educator ALC list. You’ll receive audiobooks that publishers think you’ll want to use in classrooms or recommend to parents and students.
Librarians
American Library Association (ALA) individual and organization members are eligible for the librarian ALC list. The monthly list will help inform your buying decisions of audiobooks, print, and eBooks.
How do I apply?
We’re glad you asked! Simply visit our ALC Program page and fill out the form:
Please note that you must have a free Libro.fm account to request access.
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Hi,
I just signed up for Libro.fm ALC as I was referred by a colleague at my school. I’m super grateful for this free resource. A question I’m wondering is if there is a way to access previous titles. Specifically, my colleague loved listening to Stamped, as featured in a prior month. Is there a way for me to access this title for free with my teacher account?
Thanks,
Liz aceti
Hi Liz, Thanks for joining our educator ALC program! It is not possible to access titles from past months for free. Thanks for checking in!
Good morning,
Are teachers and librarians still able to join the free ALC program?
Thank you,
Christine
Hi Christine, yes teachers and librarians are still able to join our ALC program. You can request access here: https://libro.fm/alc-program
I am a high school librarian. My question is how do I get access to the audiobooks to our students? Thank you!
Hi, Amy! Please reach out to us at sales@libro.fm, and we’d be happy to help!