NYS Talking Book and Braille Library – Overview of Services for Public Libraries

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Date & Time

February 23, 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am


Description

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In this one-hour online session New York State Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) Senior Librarian Jane Bentley will provide an overview of services, focusing on institution membership and the important role public libraries play in connecting community members to accessible reading materials. There will be plenty of time for your questions. If you would like to send a question in advance of the event, please email your question to kcruger@midhudson.org with TBBL Information Session in the subject line before February 15th.

This session is open to all member library directors and staff.

The New York State Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) is a free library service for residents in Upstate New York who have difficulty reading standard print due to a visual, physical, or reading disability. TBBL’s service includes free circulation of audio and braille books and magazines through the US Postal Service, long-term loan of playback equipment, and access to a free online downloading service called Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD).


Location

This event will take place online.






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