When Plays, Books and Films Come Together
By Alicia Waters | December 28, 2016
August Wilson’s play Fences comes to us in digital form DB33614 or as a digital download title in BARD. In addition, the newly released film Fences is directed by Denzel Washington who plays one of the primary character’s Troy Maxson. Rhode Island’s own Viola Davis plays his wife Rose. Before ordering or downloading the title, listen to National Public Radio’s commentary about the film. Note, the NPR critic first discusses Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. I’ll discuss her book and film in a future posting when Talking Books Plus has it available as a digital title. In the meantime, call us at (401) 574-9310 or email us at olis.tbplus@olis.ri.gov to request Fences.
Andy
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Reading Across RI Book Kick Off Event
By Alicia Waters | December 21, 2016
In our Fall 2016 Talking Times Newsletter, you may have read about the 2017 Reading Across RI book selection of Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. It is available as a digital book DB80035 from our collection and as a downloadable book in BARD. The kick off event will be held on January 29, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00pm at the Providence Public Library with a panel of guest speakers to discuss themes in the book. If you wish to attend the kick off meeting, you must register for this event. Registration will be posted in early January 2017 on the Rhode Island Center for the Book website.
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“Carla’s Picks” Recommendations by Librarian of Congress
By Alicia Waters | December 14, 2016
As the cold winds of December arrive on your doorstep, do you still dream of those summer days on Matunuck Beach? If you want to dream back to those days, listen to the new Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, talk about her favorite beach reads on the Baltimore news Channel WBAL . We have her selections as digital book copies in our catalog or available for download on BARD.
H is for Hawk DB81386 by Helen MacDonald
The Light of the World: A Memoir DB82146 by Elizabeth Alexander
Inside the O’Briens: A Novel DB 81500 by Lisa Genova
The Turner House DB81739 by Angela Flournoy
A Reunion of Ghosts: A Novel DB81355 by Judith Claire Mitchell
The Rocks: A Novel DB81863 by Peter Nichols
The Knockoff: A Novel DB81744 by Lucy Sykes and Jo Piazza
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Accessible Mobile Reading Apps
By Alicia Waters | December 12, 2016
The NLS reference Guide for Accessible Mobile Reading Apps describes accessible software applications (apps) for smartphones and other mobile devices, which can be used by those who are visually impaired to read books, newspapers, magazines, and other print material.
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Research on Dyslexia
By Alicia Waters | November 30, 2016
Dyslexia is a learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading print. It is a condition that qualifies a person to receive talking books through our program. There is good news to report that researchers are making progress in assisting people with dyslexia. Listen to the following report from NPR ED and find out how.
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NLS to review refreshable braille displays
By Alicia Waters | November 9, 2016
On July 29, 2016, President Obama signed an amendment to the 1931 Pratt-Smoot Act. This amendment passed by Congress and signed by the President will allow National Library Services to explore providing refreshable braille displays to members in the future. Karen Keninger, NLS Director, is hopeful new refreshable braille displays will be developed that are “low cost, low maintenance” devices which NLS could acquire to loan to NLS members in the coming years. For further discussion of the topic and additional NLS news select the following link: https://www.loc.gov/nls/newsletters/news/2016/jul-sep.html
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Talking Books Topics on Digital Cartridge
By Alicia Waters | October 31, 2016
The National Library Service mailing for Talking Books Topics on Digital Cartridge is changing. The mailing container has the return address printed on a label affixed to the container, so there is no need to insert or flip a mailing card when you return the cartridge. Simply return the cartridge in the mailing container. The order form is mailed separately to you, with a pre-addressed mailing label to your regional library address. Just send it back to your regional library, and they will complete your order.
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i Can Connect National Program
By Alicia Waters | October 21, 2016
The goal of this program is to get technology into the hands of Americans with combined hearing and vision loss, so they can connect with family, friends and community. The program provides braille devices, computers, mobile devices, phones, and signalers to eligible individuals. To find out if you qualify, call 1-800-825-4595/TTY 1-888-320-2656 or connect to their website.
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2017 NFB Scholarship Program Begins November 1st 2016
By Alicia Waters | October 14, 2016
The National Federation of the Blind will announce its 2017 Scholarship program beginning on November 1, 2016. There is the ” Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship ” for $12,000 plus several additional scholarships worth over $112,000 for blind high school seniors through graduate school students. The applications process begins November 1, 2016 with a deadline of March 31, 2017. For more information E-Mail or go to their website.
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Be Prepared to Vote on November 8th, 2016
By Alicia Waters | October 5, 2016
The RI Secretary of State has all the information you will need to be prepared to vote at your local polling station. If you have vision loss or physical challenges refer to the information on their website.
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