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A simple organising tool for libraries or volunteers recording a children's picture book for NNELS.
See also:

• sample completed recording plan;
• full instructions for audiobook recording.

If you're recording a book other than a children's picture book, please use the main book recording plan so that your tracks are separated properly.
Corrections, comments, or questions? Please write to support@nnels.ca. Thank you!
Revised November 3, 2018.

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