These libraries include those with the highest circulation levels and the most complex regionalsubregional networks. Mtbl receives the majority of its digital audio book collection from nls, a. Active tbs users must create an account in order to search and download books from bard. The alabama regional library for the blind and physically handicapped bphwith assistance from two subregional libraries in huntsville and talladegaserves more than 6,000 residents throughout alabama providing music appreciation materials, magazines and books in braille, audio and downloadable formats. The talking book program provides free recorded books, magazines and playback equipment to approximately 15,000. But the national library service nls for the blind and physically handicapped, a division of the library of congress, which has distributed braille and recorded. I would like to receive audio books and magazines on cartridge through the mail. Nls at the library of congress national library service for the. This computer system is the property andor operated on behalf of the library of congress and may be accessed only by authorized users. Speciallydesigned usb flashdrive cartridges hold one or more books or magazines.
Toll free number to contact the talking book service 8004583271 resources to help select titles of interest. Tbp is part of the national library service to the blind and print disabled, a program administered by the library of congress. The library is funded through minnesota state general funds and federal library services. The current digital players and cartridges replaced the cassette players and tapes in 2009. Bard braille and audio reading download digital talking books and braille from the national library service nls are available for download from the nls bard main page or from the bard mobile app for use on apple mobile devices. This catalog also includes titles currently inprocess for nls and titles produced by talking book and braille libraries across the u. Nls digital talking book machines dtbm libraries for. Listen to a short overview of bard and bard mobile. Nls has a site where patrons of the talking book library can download digital books and electronic braille files from the nls collection. The talking book program was established by congress in 1931 to provide free library services to people with disabilities. Talking books and reading disabilities national library.
The recent contracts with commercial audio book producers for book copies will be in addition to the 2,000 titles produced each year by nls. You can contact your nls regional library and request a book, or enjoy one of the occasional selections that match your reading history that your librarian may. National library service for the blind and physically handicapped. You must be an active talking book library patron, and have an email address. All talking book libraries maintain collections of nls alternate format materials for free loan. Libraries for the blind and physically handicapped. Nebraska library commissions talking book and braille service tbbs is part of a nationwide network of cooperating libraries headed by the national library service nls, a division of the library of congress. The florida braille and talking book library offers a wide range of services. Applications and eligibility wisconsin department of. Bookshare is an online library of talking books for blind and low vision readers. Minnesota braille and talking book library the minnesota braille and talking book library mbtbl, located in faribault, minnesota, provides direct library service to preschool age children to seniors with visual, physical and reading disabilities for whom conventional print is a barrier to reading. National library service texas talking book program. Bard frequently asked questions, digital talking book services. Also to be added in the near future will be local and regional books produced by network libraries across the country.
Applications and eligibility wisconsin department of public. Talking book topics national library service for the blind. Pinellas talking book library pinellas public library. Qualify and apply for services if you or someone you know are unable to use standard printed materials due to an impairment visual, physical, or a documented reading disability, please complete the application form. Nls digital talking book machines dtbm dtbm information from nls. Anyone who is unable to read or handle standard printed materials as a result. Nls digital talking book machines dtbm other photos of dtbms dtbm information from nls. Make reading easier with talking books for blind and low. Arlingtons talking book staff prepare cartridges on site and mail them to you through usps via free matter. That all may read national library service for the blind.
Search the national library service catalog for talking books and braille books pdf search the national library service catalog for talking books and braille books word if you would like a list of the most recent talking books added to our collection, see talking book topics, a bimonthly publication listing our newest audio titles. As a part of nlss cooperating network of libraries, the texas talking book program encourages invited patrons to respond to the survey at their earliest convenience. Please loan me a free talkingbook player and mail me my books and magazines. Ktbl has been in operation since 1969 and is part of a national network of libraries administered by the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped, a branch of the library of congress. This 4gb blank cartridge can hold about 400 hours of talking book audio. If you experience difficulty logging into bard you may want to check instructions or frequently asked questions faq before contacting your network library. Library of congress, to deliver a free library program of braille and recorded materials circulated to eligible borrowers. Braille and talking books library florida division of blind. 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. Klas for talking book libraries over 35 regional and nearly 50 subregional member libraries in the library of congress national library service nls network use keystone and klas to serve their patrons. Georgia libraries for accessible statewide services glass promotes the use of assistive technology and accessible reading materials for those who are blind or whose physical abilities require the use of books and magazines in audio format or in braille. Home talking book center libraries, archives, museums.
The pinellas talking book library is part of a nationwide network of cooperating libraries serving people who have difficulty using or reading regular print. Braille and audio reading download colorado talking book. 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. Special services loans talking book machines, audio books, descriptive videos, braille books, and audio newspapers and magazines. The nls talking book program was established by an act of congress in 1931. 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 ways. Are you a blind or low vision reader who has struggled to find talking books. Nls digital talking book machines dtbm table of contents. Books from local libraries have recently become available on bard. In addition to administering and promoting the program statewide, glass provides consulting, training, and assistance and serves as the liaison between local library providers and national library service nls, a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability.
Braille and audio reading download potential users. 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. Our work is focused on making reading accessible to everyone around the world. Mtbl receives the majority of its digital audio book collection from nls, a division of the library of congress. National library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls. Not all materials are currently available through the nebraska library commission talking book and braille service. We use human voice actors to record popular books found in public libraries or bookstores. As a part of nls s cooperating network of libraries, the texas talking book program encourages invited patrons to respond to the survey at their earliest convenience. 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. Arizona talking book library talking book library director machine services supervisor outreach volunteer manager.
Search the nls catalog for braille and talking books through one of two interfaces. The minnesota braille and talking book library mbtbl, located in faribault, minnesota, provides direct library service to preschool age children to seniors with visual, physical and reading disabilities for whom conventional print is a barrier to reading. Find your library national library service for the blind. Find your library national library service for the blind and print. The information collected from this survey will guide nls as they move forward on a variety of projects to enhance and expand the braille and talking book program. If you have received your nls digital talking book machine dtbm, either. The alaska state library talking book center is a cooperative effort between the national library service for the blind and print disabled, the alaska state library, and the utah state library to provide alaskans who cannot read standard print with talking books and braille service. Representation of a typical nls digital talking book february 2010 digital talkingbook player library guide.
This cartridge is primarily used for blind, visually impaired, or reading disabled people that are registered with the nls program through each states affiliated library. There is a free online daisy player software to listen to daisy tts files on ones computer as well. As part of your initial cartridge purchase you will need to also obtain a cable that will connect the cartridge to your computer via the usb port. All audio book and magazine titles added to the talking book service collection are in digital format. 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. All network libraries provide access to nlsproduced braille and talking books and magazines, which they circulate via postagefree mail. National library service nls is a free braille and talking book library service. There are over 80,000 digital titles and more than,000 braille titles available for download with new titles being added weekly. Services are administered through a network of cooperating libraries across the united states. It also carries news of developments in services to people who are blind, visually impaired, or cannot read regular print material because of an organic physical disability. Georgia libraries for accessible statewide services glass supports accessible library services in georgia by promoting the use of assistive technology and by providing accessible reading materials to those who, due to a disability, are unable to read standard print. Talking books audiobooks are delivered to your door at no cost.
California nls libraries offer free subscription to. A division of the library of congress, nls administers a free library program of braille and recorded materials, which are circulated to eligible borrowers through a network of cooperating libraries such as the new york state talking book and braille library. Schools, public libraries, nursing homes and other institutions such as independent or assisted living facilities can participate in talking book and magazine services as a direct link to eligible individuals they serve. Nls digital talking book machines dtbm libraries for the. Access to the bard web site is restricted to eligible readers.
Many also offer large type, descriptive video, and locally produced braille andor audio materials. Purchasing blank book cartridges for listening to downloaded nls books on the digital talking book machine, we encourage you to purchase a cartridge similar to the ones you receive from us by mail. Glass talking book and largeprint library services has more than 450,000 annual circulations, and users. 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. But the national library service nls for the blind and physically handicapped, a division of the library of congress, which has distributed braille and recorded books nationwide since it was founded by congress in 1931, has designed a transition from analog to digital talking books that is both commendable and excellent. Idaho talking book service idaho commission for libraries. Bard frequently asked questions, digital talking book. Potential patrons must formally apply for services and must prove that.
The talking book program provides free recorded books, magazines and playback equipment to approximately 15,000 eligible blind, visually impaired, print disabled and. National library service for the blind and print disabled through a national network of cooperating libraries including tadls talking book library, nls administers a free library program of braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the united states by postagefree mail. Alabama regional library for the blind and physically. Braille and audio reading download arizona state library.
The national library service for blind and print disabled provides reading materials at no cost to individuals whose temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, physical disability, or other disability makes it difficult to read regular print. To get books if you live in the united states or its territories, contact your local braille and talking book library. Nebraska library commissions talking book and braille service tbbs is part of a nationwide network of cooperating libraries headed by the national library service nls, a. If your library is not in the list of participating libraries contact your reader advisor to discuss the potential of adding your library to the webreads application. Outside washington, talking book and braille services are provided by other nls network libraries. Home talking book center libraries, archives, museums at. National library service for the blind and print disabled. The digital books are available on a cartridge and can also be downloaded from bard, an online database. Talking book topics national library service for the. Materials are mailed to and from library patrons at their homes at no charge. 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. Apply for free kentucky talking book library service.
Through the national library service for the blind and print disabled nls, the talking book and braille service has compiled a collection of over 100,000 titles. The national library service for the blind and print disabled nls, library of congress, offers a free program for individuals of all ages who have a disability that prevents them from reading regular print. Please call or email the library to reinstate your service. Braille and audio reading materials national library service for. Talking book topics tbt lists the audio books and magazines recently added to the nls collection and available through a network of cooperating libraries. Talking book library traverse area district library. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, nls circulates books and. The talking book program tbp provides free library services to qualifying texans with visual, physical, or reading disabilities. Results from searching a list of libraries cooperating with the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped, u. Some libraries have additional collections, including largeprint books and described dvds. Kentucky talking book library kentucky department for. Download talking books the new york public library. Via download to a personal device through the braille and audio reading download bard appwebsite or through the united states postal service. Nls catalog national library service for the blind and print.
There are more than 145,000 digital books and over 90 magazines available for download from this site, and new titles are constantly being added. Klas for talking book libraries klas the library and. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, nls circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, delivered by postagefree mail or instantly. Digital talking books and braille from the national library service nls are available for download from the nls bard main page or from the bard mobile app for use on apple mobile devices. Find talking books, braille books, and magazines kentucky. Over 35 regional and nearly 50 subregional member libraries in the library of congress national library service nls network use keystone and klas to serve their patrons. You return them the same way, through postagefree mail. Bard mobile for ios devices access braille and talking books from your iphone, ipad or ipod touch. Get unlimited access to school books, popular books, childrens books, and more. The tbp collection consists of more than 100,000 titles, including hundreds of titles in spanish, and some in french, german, russian. Perkins library products perkins school for the blind. Bard mobile for android access talking books from your android smartphone or tablet.
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