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. It was founded in 1850 by the california state legislature. Residents of fresno, madera, kings, and tulare counties should contact the fresno talking book library for the blind. You can also call 888 3882460 to make book requests and get answers any questions you might have about what we offer. These resources are available to california state government officials and employees and to all visitors in our reading rooms. Recorded books on digital cartridges, large print books, and braille books the book collection consists of popular fiction, nonfiction general informational and recreational materials for all ages and. The alaska state library talking book center is a cooperative effort between the national library service for the blind and print disabled, the. The library for the blind and physically handicapped is located north of downtown raleigh and is open from 8 a. Nclbph gives you a way to get started downloading talking books. Includes how to login to bard, how search bard and then download a book. In addition to browsing the collection, patrons of the library are able to add books to their request list, check out materials and download books through the website. Talking book services provides library materials to over 2,000 new hampshire residents and lends over 70,000 audio and braille books each year. 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.
Btbl application for btbl service california state library. Apr 27, 2020 talking book program texas state library and archives commission po box 12927 austin tx 787112927. The library is funded through minnesota state general funds and federal library services and technology act lsta grant money from the u. The california state library advises, consults with and provides technical assistance to californias public libraries. Both digital and cassette recordings require specially designed playback equipment that is loaned free to eligible individuals and institutions.
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. National library service for the blind and physically handicapped. 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. Library sections we have a number of sections that offer services to state government, public libraries, and the general public. 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. The talking book library, located in fresno, ca, offers books, periodicals, and other information sources to patrons. Currently, over 15,000 new yorkers of all ages are. Patrons may borrow braille books, digital audio books, large print books, audio magazines, and special playback equipment from the library. Braille and talking book library, sacramento btbl, sacramento, california. Apr 15, 2016 talking books goes to san francisco posted on april 15, 2016 by indianastatelibrary the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls hosted their biennial conference in san francisco last week and thanks to the indiana state library foundation, the indiana talking book and braille library was on hand. This will do a keyword search on what you enter in the box. The california state library, a california public research institution, serves the people of california in many ways. About us departments talking book services quick links.
Nls serves its patrons through a network of cooperating libraries. 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. This computer system is the property andor operated on behalf of the library of congress and may be accessed only by authorized users. Download and listen to talking books on your mobile device. Scroll the list of results or select the hyperlinked text at the top of the results to go to a particular set of results indicated by the matches you have made. The simplest option is to enter the authors name, title of a book, etc. State library of louisiana talking books and braille library.
Arizona talking book library arizona state library. A regional library of the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped, library of congress, since 1969. Find your library national library service for the blind. The national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls hosted their biennial conference in san francisco last week and thanks to the indiana state library foundation, the indiana talking book and braille library was on hand. Find it fast at andrew heiskell library the new york public. California state library braille and talking book library. If you need help using bard, please email our library staff. The alaska state library talking book center processes applications for alaska patrons. The talking book library will be open for business, as always, by phone, email, and website, 85 monday through friday. Order books online the ctbl webopac is setup to allow everyone to browse our entire collection. Materials are mailed to and from library patrons at their homes at no charge. Braille and talking book library, sacramento btbl home. 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.
As a public health precaution, the talking book library will be. Equipment for nls materials national library service for. Directory of contents to explore this site, check out the following. Contact the arizona talking book library to request a print application form. Fresno county public library talking book library for the blind. You do not need to be legally blind to use the services. Braille and talking book library, california state library 900 n street sacramento, ca 95814 916 6540640 local 916 6541119 fax. The indiana talking book and braille library tbbl provides free library service to residents of indiana who cannot use standard printed materials. California state employees, state legislative staff, appointed state officials and board members, officials and employees of the state court, and faculty and staff of the university. News release colorado talking book library named network.
Established in 1850, the california state library is the central reference and research library for state government and the legislature. Loans braille and audio books, magazines, playback equipment, and descriptive videos to northern californians unable to read conventional print print. About the california state library california state library. During the statewide, stayathome order issued by governor holcomb, the library is unable to send any materials to patrons. Digital talking books state library of north carolina. Coordinator, library media services, polk county schools, fl crystal ballard, deb fordsalyer, mary ellen graf, kym davick, alyssa yokotalewis. Bard california state library braille and talking book library. Bard support links instructions frequently asked questions faq bard main page for support, please email tbp. May 17, 2018 this summer the colorado talking book library will participate in the national summer reading program and will hold a patron open house from 10 a. Braille books and magazines may be also downloaded through the bard mobile app, which requires connection to a refreshable braille display via a bluetooth connection.
As a public health precaution, the talking book library will be closed to the public through friday, may 15. Please join the indiana talking book and braille library as it hosts the indiana vision expo on saturday, sept, 14, 2019 from 10 a. Navigating the digital talking book version of the popular king james bible, db68777, or any other religious text, to its fullest extent requires the use of an advanced digital player da1. North dakota state library talking book 604 east boulevard ave. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, nls circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, delivered by postagefree mail or instantly. The talking book and braille service tbbs provides audio and braille library service via mail or digital download to any illinois resident who is unable to read standard print material due to a permanent or temporary visual or physical disability. The library collection also includes electronic databases, films, and other cultural materials. Paws is the catalog of the andrew heiskell braille and talking book library, providing access to talking books, books in braille, and other special format material to eligible borrowers. Staff brittneydawn cook, executive director 1225 8th street, suite 345 sacramento, ca 95814 916 4476331 fax. Recorded books on digital cartridges, large print books, and braille books the book collection consists of popular fiction, nonfiction general informational and recreational materials for all ages and tastes, similar to that found in a public library. The following online resources augment the collections of the california state library.
Braille and talking book library learn about the rich and extensive collection of audio and braille books available at no cost to eligible readers through about the braille and talking book library. 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. Loans free braille and talking books, magazines, playback equipment, and. Today, it is the central reference and research library for state government and the legislature. Talking book program tslac texas state library and. New york state talking book and braille library application form for free library service.
Library for the blind and physically handicapped nc dncr. Braille and talking book library, california state library. The talking book library in 2017 was named library of the year by the colorado association of libraries. The utah state library program for the blind and disabled provides library materials, bard assistance, and machine lending services to alaska patrons. 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. The nebraska library commission talking book and braille service recording studios are available for spokenword recording. The texas state librarys talking book program home page. An accessible version of the 2020 presidential primary is now available here. The california state library braille and talking book library home page.
They underwrite and participate actively in advocacy and outreach activities, which publicize the librarys services and educate the public about disabilityrelated issues. If you are new to downloading books or just want to do it better, here are some steps that should help you download bard books and magazines better. 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. If you have questions we are available to help mondayfriday, from 8. This summer the colorado talking book library will participate in the national summer reading program and will hold a patron open house from 10 a. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, nls circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, delivered by postagefree mail or. The california state library provides the following services and products to its patrons to help connect them to california s past, present and future. 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 arizona talking book library is following the guidance distributed by the governors office and arizona department of health services regarding the novel coronavirus covid19. If standard print has become difficult to read for you, a friend, or family member, please call 18779318558.
Downloading a talking book state library of north carolina. There are many exciting developments on the way for both patrons and nls libraries around the country, including. Tbp is part of the national library service to the blind and print disabled, a program administered by the library of congress. Btbl has braille and audio book titles similar to what you would find at your public library. Wills community center 770 n san pablo avenue fresno ca 93728 supervisor. New hampshire state library about us departments talking book services due to the current nh state of emergency directives regarding covid19, the new hampshire state library will be closed to the public beginning at 12 noon on tuesday 3172020. Talking books goes to san francisco indiana state library. The talking book program tbp provides free library services to qualifying texans with visual, physical, or reading disabilities. Talking book and braille service illinois state library. Talking books special services state library of louisiana. Talking book library benzonia public library has applications for this wonderful service offered by tadl.
Borrow the easytouse audio player and get books through the mail. The california state library directly administers the program in northern california. Please contact us if you have any questions about our service, any changes to your contact info, any machine issues, if you need to discontinue service, or any other questions related to the tbp program. The talking book library in 2017 was named library of. We recommend if you listen often to books with lots of detail or broken down into multiple sections, such as cookbooks and bibles that you request a da1. Braille and talking books learn about services for eligible readers and what can be borrowed. The service includes use of a digital audio recording studio, assistance from an nlc staff member who will operate recording equipment and provide technical advice, as well as one copy of the finished product on cd or dvd.
This cartridge is for blind, visually impaired, or printhandicapped individuals already signed up with national library service talking book program each cartridge comes loaded with 3 versions of the bible kjv, esv, nlt and the mini bible college, a collection of lessons that will help you dig deeper into the truth of the bible. Fresno access news allows those who meet tblb qualifying criteria to listen to the text of 48 daily national, state, and local newspapers over their home touchtone phone lines. Please contact the library to set up your paws catalog account. We have moved into another month with no true change in the. The tbp collection consists of more than 100,000 titles, including hundreds of titles in spanish, and some in french, german. Online catalogs find new and historical books, documents and more in the california state library s online catalogs. Talking book program texas state library and archives commission po box 12927 austin tx 787112927.
For people who cant read standard print, ctbl provides audio, braille and large print books keeping you connected to reading, stories and adventure. The library collection includes more than 4 million titles, 6,000 maps, and 250,000 photographs. National library service for the blind and print disabled. Tbbl, a division of the state library, is supported by funding from the state of louisiana and is a cooperating network library of the national library service for the blind and print disabled nls of the library of congress. The california state library collects, preserves, generates and disseminates a wide array of information. Services are administered through a network of cooperating libraries across the united states. Sign in to your access provided by the california state library.
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