NLS Music Notes Blog
By Alicia Waters | June 26, 2014
It is with great pleasure that I tell you about a new blog, NLS Music Notes. On May 15, 2014, this blog debuted with the post, “Welcome to the NLS Musc Notes Blog.” The post says this “blog will highlight the Music Section work in acquiring, cataloging, transcribing and preserving of collections as well as information about them. As a full service collection, the Music Section will post features of NLS Music Section resources for beginning music students as well as materials for those more advanced in all instruments. The Music Section offers all types of music scores, books and magazines. The blog will also feature musicians, aspiring musician, music students, and all those who embrace music.” Find in the inaugural post links to 2 great performance clips.
The NLS Music Section has the largest collection of music braille in the world. The music collection includes large print and audio as well as braille.
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May 2014 Bestsellers List
By Alicia Waters | June 4, 2014
The Bestsellers List compiled monthly by NLS combines information taken from the bestseller lists of the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and the Washington Post.
Bestsellers are included in the report when they appear on one of the above bestseller lists for a month or more.
Once a title appears in the report with an NLS book number, it will not appear on future reports.
The acronyms used for newspapers and book clubs in the NLS bestseller report are:
Code Source
LAT Los Angeles Times
NYT New York Times
WP Washington Post
The enclosed report compiled monthly by NLS combines information taken from the bestseller lists of the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and the Washington Post.
Bestsellers are included in the report when they appear on one of the above bestseller lists for a month or more.
Once a title appears in the report with an NLS book number, it will not appear on future reports.
The acronyms used for newspapers and book clubs in the NLS bestseller report are:
Code Source
LAT Los Angeles Times
NYT New York Times
WP Washington Post
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BARD Talk on the Web
By Alicia Waters | June 4, 2014
The BARD Talk list is a way to provide assistance with all things BARD related. Subscribers receive email messages from other list members who either ask questions or offer answers. To join this list, visit BARD Talk on the Web.
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Maya Angelou Booklist
By Alicia Waters | May 30, 2014
In celebration of Maya Angelou’s life and her vast literary contributions, Talking Books Plus is proud to share a list of Maya Angelou’s books that are available through the RI Talking Books Plus library. This list was compiled by Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library.
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Memorial Day Grillin and Chillin Booklist
By Alicia Waters | May 22, 2014
If you are a BARD member, there’s a Grillin’ & Chillin’ Booklist of titles to download just in time for the holiday weekend. Let’s hope the weather is good and you can use those cookbook recipes outside. Enjoy!
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Integrated Employment forums
By Alicia Waters | May 14, 2014
Rhode Island College and the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities are hosting a series of public forums and workships in 2014 focused on promoting a comprehensive approach to transition and integrated employment. The third in the series will be held June 19 & 20, 2014. To register for the workshop: Implementing the Discovery Process and Customized Employment, visit the online registration form site.
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Books About Blindness for Children and Young People
By Alicia Waters | May 8, 2014
From the MUSEUM of the AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE for the BLIND is a list of Books About Blindnes for Children and Young People. Also, The Pirate of Kindergarten by George Ella Lyon is another book that speaks to understanding differences among people with vision issues.
These books come as suggestions from Librarians who subscribe to LBPH, the Libraries for the Blind and Physically Handicapped listserv.
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New SHELF Titles May 2 2014
By Alicia Waters | May 8, 2014
The Talking Books Plus online catalog, also referred to as the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog), is a searchable database of titles recorded and provided by NLS ( National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.) This online catalog now includes the SHELF (Shared Electronic File) collection to provide even more offerings for our members. The downloadable titles now total 3,486. To find new SHELF titles in the OPAC, click the Browse tab to find All SHELF TITLES, then click “See more” to search “Within 1 month”, “Within 3 months” or “Since last year ” under “Recently Added.”
For Talking Books Plus members to apply for BARD download service, visit the BARD site.
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April 2014 Bestsellers List
By Alicia Waters | April 30, 2014
The Bestsellers List compiled monthly by NLS combines information taken from the bestseller lists of the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and the Washington Post.
Bestsellers are included in the report when they appear on one of the above bestseller lists for a month or more.
Once a title appears in the report with an NLS book number, it will not appear on future reports.
The acronyms used for newspapers and book clubs in the NLS bestseller report are:
Code Source
LAT Los Angeles Times
NYT New York Times
WP Washington Post
The enclosed report compiled monthly by NLS combines information taken from the bestseller lists of the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and the Washington Post.
Bestsellers are included in the report when they appear on one of the above bestseller lists for a month or more.
Once a title appears in the report with an NLS book number, it will not appear on future reports.
The acronyms used for newspapers and book clubs in the NLS bestseller report are:
Code Source
LAT Los Angeles Times
NYT New York Times
WP Washington Post
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day May 15
By Alicia Waters | April 30, 2014
The 2014 Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is May 15th. On that day, designers, developers, usability professionals and everyone else is encouraged to take an hour to experience first hand the impact of digital accessibility. Use a mobile device to caption a video. Follow YouTube or 3Play Media for Vimeo information to add captions. Register to attend one of the In Person public events. There is one scheduled for Boston or have your own private event. For more details visit the Global Accessibility Awareness Day website.
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