If you wish to save andor print a completion certificate, be sure to officially enroll. Talking book program texas state library and archives. Bard texas state librarys talking book program nls bard. National library service for the blind and physically handicapped. Tbp is part of the national library service for the blind and. Texas talking book program 1201 brazos st austin tx 78701.
The talking book and braille service tbbs provides audio and braille library service via mail or digital download to any illinois resident who is unable to read standard print material due to a permanent or temporary visual or physical disability. The program offers more than 80,000 titles in fiction and nonfiction, plus 80 national magazines for adults and children. Contact the talking book service to receive a login and password to download via the shelf project database. Bard mobile for ios devices access braille and talking books from your iphone, ipad or ipod touch. Texas talking book program in austin, tx get driving directions to 1201 brazos st austin, tx 78701. Contact the talking book program at 18002529605, and a staff member will register you. We are not able to answer phone calls during this time. The texas state librarys talking book program provides free library service to texans of all ages who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical, or reading disabilitieswhether permanent or temporary. Registered tbp users may borrow books and magazines in digital audio, braille and large print. The talking book program is not only for the blind texas.
The talking book program tbp is a division of the texas state library and archives commission. Discover how the texas state librarys awardwinning talking book program can enhance your librarys service to patrons with temporary or permanent print disabilities. Talking book program tslac texas state library and archives. Here are the titles, authors, and book numbers, along with annotations for each book. Readers advisory librarian john berkeland introduces this free program and highlights how the talking book program partners with libraries to serve texans who cannot use.
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Texas talking book program directory of community resources in. Being able to serve everyone in your community can be a daunting task, but the talking book program and the disability information and referral center can assist in helping this underserved population. You can request the winning books from the talking book program. Access to the bard web site is restricted to eligible readers.
The talking book program tbp provides free library services to qualifying texans with visual, physical, or reading disabilities. The talking book program is a free texas state library service that is open to all patrons who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical, or reading disablilities. The talking book program provides free library services to texans who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical, or reading disabilitieswhether permanent or temporary. The texas state librarys talking book program home page. Would you like to upgrade your services to patrons with disabilities.
The talking book program provides free library service to texans of all ages who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical, or reading. Unfortunately, being stricken with dementia has robbed some of our residents the ability to sit and enjoy a good. For maps and directions to talking book program view the map to the right. You will need to be close by your computer to receive your temporary password email. Texastalking book program tbp texas state library and. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, nls circulates. Talking book program is located at the address po box 12927 in austin, texas 78711. Library talking book program 108 allen dr glen rose tx 76043. Volunteer position with the texas talking book program editing recordings of narrated books. In order to receive our free services, you must fill out an application form and have it certified by a professional, such as a nurse, optometrist, teacher, librarian, doctor, or social worker. Texas state library and archives commission, talking book. The texas talking book program provides free library services for texans with blindness, visual, physical, or reading disabilities. Bookshare is an online library of talking books for blind and low vision readers. The talking book program reading books is a leisurely hobby that is shared by many of the residents at evergreen cottages.
The talking book program is closed until further notice, in order to support the overall health and wellness of our communities and for the safety of our patrons and staff. Talking book program 1201 brazos st austin, tx book stores. Texas state library for the blind state of texas talking book. Texas state library and archives commission, talking book program afb directory profile.
The talking book program provides free library services to texans who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical or reading disabilities. If you wish to save andor print a completion certificate, be sure to officially enroll in the course before viewing the archived webinar. Participants are able to choose between tens of thousands of books or magazines to check out for 45 days at a time, from texas monthly to. Owusu explained that the talking book program provides audiobooks, large print books and digital players to people in their homes. Bard support links instructions frequently asked questions faq bard main page for support, please email tbp. If you missed this live webinar but still want to view it, heres your opportunity. Tsbvi provides external links solely for our users information and. Library talking book program 108 allen dr glen rose, tx.
The talking book program provides free library services to texans who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical or reading disabilities whether permanent or temporary. Read on a wide variety of devices such as computers, tablets, smartphones, mp3 players, and assistive technology devices get unlimited access to school books, popular books, childrens books, and more. The texas talking book program is seeking spanishspeaking volunteers. National library service nls is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page. All of the items are sent and returned through the mail free of charge. And best of all, books are delivered right to your door. Talking book program texas state library and archives commission. New from the talking book program blog texas state. Texas talking book program the texas talking book program is a free texas state library service to texans who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical, or reading disablilities. Activity come out and connect with us at our first esri after hours in charlotte, nc. Texas talking book program talking about talking books and. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions.
Some read for fun and others as a continued quest for knowledge. By law, the talking book program gives priority service to. Digital audio book titles by texas authors or about the history, culture, folklore, and people of the lone star state, produced by volunteers at the talking book program volunteer recording studio in austin and at the recording library for the blind and physically handicapped in midland. Books and magazines are available in different formats including cassette, record and in braille and large print. Providing free library service to texans of all ages who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical, or reading. Texas talking book program 1201 brazos st austin, tx book. Talking book program 1201 brazos st austin tx 78701. The talking book program if you wish to save andor print a completion certificate, be sure to officially enroll in the course before viewing the recorded presentation below. Services are administered through a network of cooperating libraries across the united states. Texas libraries and the talking book program if you missed this live webinar but still want to view it, heres your opportunity. Talking book program, po box 12927, austin tx 787112927 fax to 5129360685 or email to tbp. Braille and audio reading download from the talking book program. Service for students is available both at home and in the classroom.
This program is available to patrons with visual impairments whether disabilities are permanent or temporary. Make reading easier with talking books for blind and low. National library service for the blind and print disabled downloadable books and magazines bard. The talking book program is available to texans with visual impairments, physical or reading learning disabilities that prevent them from using standard print. Talking books texas state library and archives commission.
The talking book service records audio books and magazines about idaho and the pacific northwest and currently has more than 800 books and several magazines available. The texas state librarys talking book program icon. The talking book program tbp is a free program that provides unabridged books in alternative formats for texans of all ages who are unable to read standard. Bard can help you offer more free downloadable materials to individuals who cannot read standard print. Texas talking book program 1201 brazos st, austin, tx. Since 1931, tbp has participated as a regional library of the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped, a division of the library of congress. Texas state library and archives commission, talking book program, is this page missing one of your services, events, programs, or announcements. Texastalking book program tbp texas state library and archives commission information provided by. National library service nls is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or. These works are licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercial 4. Talking book program is a music company located in 4400 shoal creek blvd, austin, texas, united states. Books and magazines are available in different formats, mainly on digital cartridge, but also digital audio, and in braille and large print. Archived webinar online short course the talking book program is not only for the blind if you missed this live webinar but still want to view it, heres your opportunity. We will show you the bard website and the threestep download process.
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