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Tuesday, October 9th, 2018The American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. is no longer able to produce the Reader’s Digest and Newsweek magazines subscriptions. “Although the webpage hasn’t been updated to reflect it, neither Reader’s Digest nor Newsweek will be available from APH in any format, including download, effective 10/31/18. They are currently working on sending out letters […]
Defective Book? Lost the Container?
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018If you find that you have a defective digital book cartridge, you can request a replacement of that book/title by calling (401)574-9310 or by emailing talking.books@olis.ri.gov. Place the defective cartridge back in its container with a note and mail it back to Perkins. Book containers are always opened and checked when they arrive back at […]
More Than One Book on a Cartridge- Use Bookshelf Mode
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 […]
Having Difficulty Using the Web OPAC Catalog?
Tuesday, August 7th, 2018If you encounter difficulties when using the TBL Web catalog, you may also search for titles using the National Library Services Text-Only Search or the Voyager Search below. Text-Only Search (Quick) What it does: offers Quick, Single-Term and Multiple-Term Search Interfaces searches specific author, title, subject, and keywords works with screen readers What it does not […]
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.
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