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RC Titles Withdrawal Schedule
By Alicia Waters | December 19, 2011
The National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) of which Talking Books Plus in Rhode Island is affiliated as a network library announced that “2012 marks the begining of the withdrawal of the RC collections from network libraries. NLS is working toward a reduction and eventual withdrawal of the RC collections from network libraries by mid-2015.” The digital talking books collection will continue to grow and remain available for loan by download or through the mail throughout this process. Eligibile individuals have free loan of the digital player.
The free blank cartridge and cable are given to Talking Books Plus members who sign up for download service. The download service called BARD is 24/7 . Downloadable digital talking books in the collection are always available. Members are never put on a waiting list. Download is as fast as the computer and server used.
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