Archive for September, 2022
VA Benefits Mobile App
Thursday, September 29th, 20226 Reasons You Should Download the VA Health and Benefits Mobile App To manage your VA appointments, message your providers and learn about all the top reasons to download the VA Health and Benefits Mobile App visit https://tinyurl.com/VAHealthApp
Braille On Demand
Wednesday, September 28th, 2022As part of its braille modernization initiative, NLS launched the Braille-on-Demand pilot project this past summer. This project will allow active NLS patrons to request and receive one hardcopy braille title per month to KEEP for their personal use. Braille titles will be limited to books currently available on BARD, the NLS Braille and Audio […]
Announcing BARD Mobile for iOS 2.0
Monday, September 19th, 2022We’re excited to tell you that NLS has released version 2.0 of BARD Mobile for iOS. In this version, the BARD Website option is replaced by a new and powerful search engine that has the following abilities: Search by keyword, title, author, or annotation. Search for either braille or audio content. Use the Keyword search […]
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Thursday, September 15th, 2022September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month. Celebrate this month with activities and events sponsored by the Library of Congress. For more information about activities and events go to: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/ Books by Hispanic authors: Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera (DB 100680)Juliet comes out to her family just before leaving […]
The Many Faces of BARD
Tuesday, September 13th, 2022The NLS Patron Engagement Section is now offering a monthly program called The Many Faces of BARD. This program will occur on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. It will last for one hour and will cover one aspect of BARD (the Braille and Audio Reading Download) usage. Each program […]
BARD Mobile Android App Fixes
Tuesday, September 13th, 2022NLS is releasing version 1.4.5 of the BARD Mobile Android app. This release brings major improvements, bug fixes, and increased stability since the March 2022 release.. Version 1.4.5 includes:· the ability to pause and resume downloads· sort and search capabilities in Bookshelves and the various Get Book lists· the ability to delete books from Wish List· a new More […]
BARD Issues
Thursday, September 8th, 2022The National Library Service has been receiving complaints about problems with BARD. They are aware of the problems and are working to resolve the issues. They appreciate your patience as they continue to work to restore the BARD services.
Online iPhone Chat for Voiceover
Wednesday, September 7th, 2022Technology Programs from Andrew Heiskell Braille & Talking Book Library iPhone Chat for Voiceover BeginnersFirst Saturday of the month, 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM EasternJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://nypl.zoom.us/j/89251247778?pwd=dkNJUzV4QVpIMllRa1NYbVdrUHlQdz09 [nypl.zoom.us]Meeting ID: 892 5124 7778Passcode: HzR9p4One tap mobile+16469313860,,89251247778# US+19292056099,,89251247778# US (New York)Dial by your location +1 646 931 3860 US iPhone Voiceover Chat: Beyond the Basics First Saturday of the month, […]
Online Braille Study Group
Wednesday, September 7th, 2022From Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library Braille Study Group online, Saturdays 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern:Join the Zoom Meetinghttps://nypl.zoom.us/j/81824972219?pwd=NDZ3UGR1S3FrSGhsRGN0T2pxVFZjZz09 [nypl.zoom.us]We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home.
Inspector General Report on Free Matter for the Blind Mail Handling
Friday, September 2nd, 2022Office of Inspector General | United States Postal Service The Inspector general conducted an investigation into the handling of free matter for the blind which is legally mandated and integral to the NLS service. We are pleased that the report reaffirmed the importance of Free Matter while also identifying areas for further research and training. […]