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Tuesday, September 4th, 2018If you have downloaded more than one (1) book to a cartridge and are having problems advancing to, or accessing the next book, follow the Bookshelf instructions provided below. http://www.olis.ri.gov/tbl/resources/bookshelf.php
Making the Promise of Marrakesh a Reality
Tuesday, September 4th, 2018Countries that ratify the Marrakesh Treaty add provisions in their copyright laws to permit reproduction and distribution of books in accessible formats. NLS Director Karen Keninger has been in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this week for a meeting of the Libraries Serving Persons with Print Disabilities (LPD) section of IFLA, the International Federation of Library Associations […]
NLS Free Music Library Service
Thursday, August 30th, 2018The National Library Service provides free music materials that are circulated directly to patrons from the NLS headquarters in Washington, D.C. The NLS music collection is the largest of its kind in the world, with approximately 25,000 titles. Patrons may access a collection of braille, large-print, and recorded instructional materials about music and musicians. They […]
TBL Phone Difficulties This Week
Wednesday, August 29th, 2018The Talking Books Library has been experiencing some telecommunications issues this week, so it may take a little longer for us to get to all of your calls, but please rest assured that someone will get your message and take care of your request or will call you back. We are working on the problem […]
Bibles for the Blind and Visually Handicapped
Friday, August 24th, 2018Gift Braille Bibles The mission of BIBLES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY HANDICAPPED INTERNATIONAL is to provide the Bible in braille to blind people around the world who cannot afford it. If someone wishes to receive a braille Bible, please contact them either by e-mail, telephone, in print or in braille. They can be reached […]
National Library Service Newsletter, NLS
Friday, July 27th, 2018To find out what is happening at NLS and how they are working to improve programs and services for members, visit the NLS website site where you can also gain access to the archives of all previous newsletters. Just go to NLS News https://www.loc.gov/nls/about/news/quarterly-newsletter-news/
Frequently Asked Questions About BARD
Friday, July 20th, 2018If you are having difficulties using BARD, you may find answers to your questions on the National Library Services website for Frequently Asked Questions About BARD. Members may also call the Talking Books Library at (401)574-9310 Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm or email us at talking.books@olis.ri.gov for assistance.
Not Getting Your Books?? – Request List Only vs Auto Select
Thursday, July 12th, 2018Have you at times wondered “where are my books”? If you have chosen to receive books from your “Request List Only”, you must be sure there are requests/titles in your list or nothing will be sent out by the system. Also, there may not be any hard copies of your title(s) available at the time […]
Free U.S. Currency Readers Still Available
Friday, July 6th, 2018Free U.S. currency readers are available from the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The reader denominates U.S. currency using voice, tone and pulse. The reader does not authenticate notes. The reader is fast, lightweight and uses AAA batteries. They are available to any U.S. citizen who has low-vision or is blind. You may apply […]
Talking Books Loan Period
Thursday, June 14th, 2018In order to have more books available for loan in the system to our members, please remember to return your digital books as soon as you have finished with them. The loan period for digital talking books is up to eight weeks (this includes 2 weeks of travel time to and from the vendor), but […]
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