Idaho Commission for Libraries

Address: 325 W State St., Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 334-2150 | In-State Toll Free: (800) 458-3271
Printed from the Idaho Commission for Libraries website: http://libraries.idaho.gov

Posts tagged 'Talking Book Service'

2008 27 Mar

Books on Tape Update Spring 2008

The Spring 2008 Books on Tape Update newsletter, order forms, and podcasts are now available for download.

Reading Alternatives

The transition to the digital format in the Talking Book Service presents a whole new way to read for those requiring reading alternatives. Users can now download books from NLS BARD onto specialized players. The database is available 24/7 and contains a growing collection (more than 11,000 titles at this time) of books from the NLS collection.

2008 28 Aug

Retrospective TBS titles available

We've just finished selecting the 1500+ titles that will be distributed in digital format when the Talking Book Service transition begins next year. These titles will be available on cartridges and will play on the new digital players.

2008 03 Oct

Library outreach

Earlier this week I visited 7 public libraries in Bingham, Bonneville, and Jefferson counties to discuss the Talking Book Service. I enjoyed meeting with library staff and touring their libraries. I was impressed with the variety of resources available to persons unable to read standard print.

2009 27 Jul

ICFL "Cool" staff

ICFL staff is prepared to "Beat the Heat" with hats and sunglasses for TBS Awareness Day. 20 public libraries statewide are planning activities during the week of August 17-21. Activities will:

Raise Idaho's citizens awareness about this free, statewide service
Highlight resources available in local libraries for persons unable to read standard print

2010 30 Aug

Accessible Voting

Don't let physical restrictions limit your ability to vote! All Idaho polling locations have several alternatives to allow those with physical challenges to vote. IdahoVotes.gov includes information on accessible voting, registering to vote, voting locations, the general election candidate list. amd much more.

2011 28 Feb

Happy Birthday National Library Service!

On Thursday, March 3, the Talking Book Service (TBS) will host an Open House at ICfL from 1-3 pm to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the National Library Service (NLS) which supplies the audio books, magazines and players for TBS to loan to users statewide.

2011 02 May

BARD institutional accounts now available

Institutions are now eligible to apply for accounts to download from BARD, the database of digital titles for those unable to read standard print.

2011 01 Dec

Talking Book Service campaign

The Commission’s “Never Stop Reading” campaign to promote the Talking Book Service (TBS), began in October and will run through June 2012. This statewide outreach, intended to provide information about TBS to potential users and their family and friends, features a 30-second public service announcement (PSA) that focuses on the variety of titles available to TBS users.

2012 06 Jan