Archive for September, 2014
Requesting Currency Reader
Friday, September 26th, 2014Current National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) patrons in Rhode Island requesting a currency reader may sign up through Talking Books Plus (TBP) by calling us at (401) 574-9310. TBP members are NLS patrons residing in Rhode Island. If a person residing in Rhode Island is not a TBP member and […]
Novel Ideas book discussion Oct 17
Monday, September 22nd, 2014On Friday , October 17th at 6pm the Novel Ideas discussion group will be talking about Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. Talking Books Plus members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. Talking Books Plus members who are not already […]
A Walk Among the Tombstones
Wednesday, September 17th, 2014The book, A Walk Among the Tombstones, by Lawrence Block was made into an American crime thriller movie. Release date is September 18, 2014. Download the talking book version from BARD. A Walk Among the Tombstones DB039132 Below is a description of the book taken from the RI Talking Books Plus Catalog The young wife of wealthy drug dealer Kenan […]
Science Fiction Book Discussion Oct 9th
Wednesday, September 17th, 2014On Thursday, October 9 at 9 pm the Science Fiction club discussion group of Accessible World will be talking about The Martian by Andy Weir. Talking Books Plus members may download the title or if in hardcopy, reserve an audio copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. […]
BARD Login Page Updated
Friday, September 5th, 2014NLS says it has “improved the BARD login page. When you go to this page, focus now goes directly to the edit box where you type in your email address. This means you should immediately be able to press Enter if your screen reader requires it and type in your email address without having to first […]
August 2014 Bestsellers List
Thursday, September 4th, 2014The August 2014 Bestsellers List has been posted. This list compiled monthly by NLS combines information taken from the bestseller lists of the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. Bestsellers are included in the report when they appear on one of the above bestseller lists for a month or more. […]
Mobile Apps News
Thursday, September 4th, 2014Mobile Apps News written by Nichole Hennig is a twice monthly free newsletter on mobile apps, tips for using them in creative ways, and discounts on courses and ebooks. Read about “surprising ways that mobile apps are making information accessible to all.” And if you haven’t heard about it already, here’s a place to learn […]