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This paper explores the role of audio as a means to access ebooks while the user is at the locations that are referred to in the books. The books are sourced from a digital library and can either be accompanied by pre-recorded audio or synthesized using text-to-speech. The paper discusses the implications of audio access for ebook with particular reference to HCI challenges.
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Hinze, A., Bainbridge, D. (2012). Listen to Tipple: Creating a Mobile Digital Library with Location-Triggered Audio Books. In: Zaphiris, P., Buchanan, G., Rasmussen, E., Loizides, F. (eds) Theory and Practice of Digital Libraries. TPDL 2012. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 7489. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-33290-6_6
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