The arizona talking book library is following the guidance distributed by the governors office and arizona department of health services regarding the novel coronavirus covid19. Toll free number to contact the talking book service 8004583271 resources to help select titles of interest. Find talking books, braille books, and magazines kentucky. Recorded materials loaned free by the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped, library of congress, are available on digital talking book cartridges and audiocassettes. The digital talking book is a new type of book that replaces the cassette tape. For additional information, call talking books at 6495486 or 18887805151. It can be through something as simple as placing some talking book brochures by these collections, or assisting a patron in ordering a book we have that you might not have in your collection.
Kansas talking books provides personalized library support and materials in a specialized format to eligible kansas residents to ensure that all may read. National library service for the blind and physically handicapped. Books are offered in braille and recorded formats for all ages and include bestsellers, classics, mysteries, biographies, westerns, poetry, history, and other subject areas commonly represented in public library collections. National library service for the blind and print disabled wikipedia. The safety and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers, and visitors are our highest priorities. The talking book program provides free recorded books, magazines and playback equipment to approximately 15,000 eligible blind, visually impaired, print disabled and. Funding is provided by a combination of federal, state and local funds. The btbl is one of 56 regional libraries in the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls nationwide network. For further information, please call 18002529605, or. State library of oregon providing leadership and resources to continue growing vibrant library services for oregonians. Mtbl also has an annual agreement with the utah state library to provide free braille embossed library services to patrons of the montana talking book library. In addition to giving blind people access to audio books, talking book programs also assist americans with low vision, physically limitations that make holding a book difficult. Our talking book program coordinates the ohio program and serves as the machine lending agency for the state. If you prefer to choose your own books you can search the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls online catalog to find.
The application cannot be completed and submitted online. The treaty means that the united states will share audio and braille. Pinellas talking book library pinellas public library. The national library service for the blind and print disabled nls is a free library program of braille and audio materials such as books and magazines circulated to eligible borrowers in the united states. Braille and audio reading materials national library service for. While we are currently closed to the public to prevent or slow the spread of coronavirus disease covid19, the alaska state library is continuing to answer your reference questions by phone and email for general reference.
Tbp is part of the national library service to the blind and print disabled, a program administered by the library of congress. To learn more about resources for large print books and textbooks, please go to the textbooks page on the mtbl website. In 2009, the national library service began offering digital talking books and players to our readers. The nls online catalog includes books held in all talking book libraries in the united states. To register, mail a certified application to talking books. Please call or email your librarian to discuss the books you like to read. Materials are mailed to and from library patrons at their homes at no charge. The indiana talking book and braille library tbbl provides free library service to residents of indiana who cannot use standard printed materials due to a visual or physical disability. Indiana talking books indiana state library indiana. Request a book or article new jersey state library. Oct 29, 2018 administrators of talking book programs for state libraries shared the top things they wish librarians knew about the program. The talking book program provides free recorded books, magazines and playback equipment to approximately 15,000 eligible blind, visually impaired, print disabled and reading disabled ohio residents. Administrators of talking book programs for state libraries shared the top.
Alaska online with libraries owl program alaska state library. All network libraries provide access to nlsproduced braille and talking books and magazines, which they circulate via postagefree mail. The program serves the entire state and is free to those who are eligible. The staff at the kentucky talking book library is always willing to help you select books or to select books for you.
Talking books special services state library of louisiana. Volunteer opportunities please contact the talking book library at 6022555578 or email talking books. A regional library of the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped, library of congress. Michigan braille and talking book libraries awareness day whereas, the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped is the library of congress talking book and braille program, and this free service has provided reading materials in audio and braille formats for blind and visually impaired citizens for 86 years. Patrons may borrow braille books, digital audio books, large print books, audio magazines, and special playback equipment from the library. Jun, 2017 the btbl is one of 56 regional libraries in the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls nationwide network. The program which is administered by the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped and sponsored by the library of congress is already being used at many va facilities across the country. Idaho talking book service idaho commission for libraries.
Through a national network of cooperating libraries, nls circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, delivered by postagefree mail or instantly. Both digital and cassette recordings require specially designed playback equipment that is loaned free to eligible individuals and institutions. Established as new york state library for the blind, providing embossed books to blind adults. Va recently partnered with the library of congress to promote the braille and talking book program for veterans. Nls administers the braille and talking book program for people with low. Any united states resident of any age who meets one of the following criteria is eligible for talking books services. The books for the blind program is an initiative of the united states national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls which provides audio recordings of books free of charge to people who are blind or visually impaired.
National library service nls is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page. Subregional talking book library brevard county, fl. Broward county talking book library broward county library. Just like wikipedia, you can contribute new information or corrections to the catalog. Talking books kansas state library, ks official website. The new york state talking book and braille library tbbl is a free library service for eligible residents of upstate new york who are unable to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability. So, gpo welcomes you to join in on celebrating this important month and learn more. Please join the indiana talking book and braille library as it hosts the indiana vision expo on saturday, sept, 14, 2019 from 10 a. While we are currently closed to the public to prevent or slow the spread of coronavirus disease covid19, the alaska state library is continuing to answer your reference questions by phone and email.
Nls at the library of congress national library service nls is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page. Talking book services provides library materials to over 2,000 new hampshire residents and lends over 70,000 audio and braille books each year. Your local network library can help you sign up for free specialformat library service, assist with issues concerning equipment, suggest and locate titles of interest to you, and help you receive access to the bard braille and. National library service for the blind and print disabled benefits. Womens history month, celebrated in march, is a time to recognize the strides women have made in fighting for equality. The talking book and braille library is located in the cultural education center, empire state plaza, albany, new york. Apr 05, 2018 va recently partnered with the library of congress to promote the braille and talking book program for veterans. Arizona talking book library arizona state library. The colorado talking book library will loan you the equipment, which you may keep as long as you are actively using the recorded books and magazines.
Download and print a pdf application for free talking book service. Patrons should call talking books if they would like to receive a replacement copy for a damaged book. Subregional talking book library brevard county library. Please call, email or use our online catalog to order your books from us. Talking book program tslac texas state library and. The browse screen links to specialized catalogs such as titles recorded by the idaho talking book service, titles recorded by talking book libraries in other states, and recently acquired titles. Libraries government book talk talking about some of. This library of congress talking book and braille program is a free service that has provided reading materials in audio and braille formats for blind and visually impaired individuals for 86 years. As a public health precaution, the talking book library will be closed to the public through friday, may 15. Eligibility for talking book library service kentucky. Some libraries have additional collections, including largeprint books and described dvds. Subregional talking book library brevard county library system.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. As of friday, march 20, the colorado talking book library will not be open for walkin patrons. Mtbl works in partnership with the national library service nls and montana public libraries to provide free loaned digital library audio books and magazines delivered two. Find your library national library service for the blind and print. This program is funded in part with a grant from the institute of museum and library services imls administered by the state of new mexico through the new mexico state library, a division of the department of cultural affairs. The pinellas talking book librarys mission is to encourage and support. By law, the talking book program gives priority service to veterans of the united states armed forces who have received honorable discharges from military service. Find your library national library service for the blind.
In the event that any of these policies are violated repeatedly, the borrowers service may be suspended for a period of time after being given a written warning and an opportunity to reply. The talking books are circulated by the ohio library for the blind and physically disabled in cleveland. See our interlibrary loan service for libraries web page for more information. Library of congress national library service for the. Braille and talking books library florida division of blind. Administrators of talking book programs for state libraries shared the top things they wish librarians knew about the program. Tbbl can obtain materials for users through interlibrary loan. The florida braille and talking book library offers a wide range of services. Contact the arizona talking book library to request a print application form. Free library service for washington residents unable to read standard print material.
The talking book center provides blind, visually impaired, and physically impaired individuals, who cannot read standard print, with audio books, large print, and braille materials. Idaho commission for libraries we assist libraries to. Broward county talking book library broward county, fl. Documentation that verifies a veterans status, such as a copy of the dd214 form, must be submitted with the application. To get books if you live in the united states or its territories, contact your local braille and talking book library. The information provided on this application and the patron records kept for recipients of the talking book service are confidential and will not be released to other. We have over 20,000 large print books and 60,000 audio books all audio books are also available to download that we are eager to share.
Talking book library pinellas public library cooperative. The program has included audio recordings of books since 1934 and digital. The pinellas talking book library is part of a nationwide network of cooperating libraries serving people who have difficulty using or reading regular print. Snyder proclaims michigan braille and talking book. Registered patrons can also visit our new patron page to browse and order books. To obtain an application, call our tollfree number 800. Indiana talking books indiana state library indiana talking. Library service for the blind and print disabled in the united states is delivered through a network of libraries and agencies coordinated by the library of congress national library service for the blind and print disabled nls. If the equipment you are using needs service or repair, return it to the library and contact us to have replacement equipment sent to you free of charge. Examples of programs taking place or were in planning states as of 412020 include staff meetings, digital story hour, virtual book club, and fitness classes. Fill out the online application form, print it, have it certified and mail or fax it to the talking book library form cannot be submitted online.
Use the search screen to search by author, title, or subject. Local cooperating libraries throughout the united states mail nls audiobooks, magazines, audio equipment, braille books, and braille magazines directly to. The montana talking book library shares patrons with all montana public libraries who serve residents with low vision, blindness, and physical andor reading disabilities. Nls serves its patrons through a network of cooperating libraries. The talking book library is a program of the montana state library and is funded in part with monies provided by the library services and technology act through the institute of museum and library services imls. A regional library of the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls. National library service for the blind and print disabled. Jul 18, 2016 it can be through something as simple as placing some talking book brochures by these collections, or assisting a patron in ordering a book we have that you might not have in your collection. Audio books, audio magazines, braille books, and braille magazines mailed directly to your house and returned postage. The indiana vision expo provides an opportunity for people with vision loss and their friends, families and service providers to learn about the resources available. Instead of a magnetic cassette tape, the new players use a usb flash drive embedded inside a hard plastic cartridge digital talking book. Books and magazines in audio formats and braille, plus compatible playback equipment from the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls, library of congress. Libraries wishing to set up a videoconference for any purpose should continue to use the schedule a videoconference through owl form. Borrow the easytouse audio player and get books through the mail.
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