TBS Advisory Committee
The Idaho Commission for Libraries works in partnership with the local community to promote and deliver services to people with special needs. The Talking Book Advisory Board supports this strategic initiative by utilizing the knowledge and expertise of information providers and users throughout the state to improve service to Idaho citizens who cannot read standard print or have other special needs.
Promote TBS
“Say Yes to TBS” is a promotion designed to increase awareness of TBS in library staff, community members, and policy makers. Public libraries can register to participate in any of the following components of the promotion.
1. Library Promotion kits contains:
- Talking Book Service Brochure: Available in both English and Spanish, this brochure outlines the service and allows the reader to request an information packet.
- Application packets
- Posters
- Bookmarks
- Buttons for staff
- Demo digital player and cartridge of audio books
2. Louis Braille celebration
- Share information about services for those with disabilities with Six Dots, a children’s book about Louis Braille and the development of the Braille writing system. Receive both a print and print/Braille copy of this title.
3. Library resources
- Promote TBS to staff and community members with any of the following free resources and social media posts:
SUBSCRIBE TO CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER
Connections: TBS News is a quarterly newsletter of the Idaho Commission for Libraries’ Talking Book Service. Read the latest issue of Connections.