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OLIS News and Updates

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Calendars for 2025

NLS is experiencing delays in shipment of calendars. We hope to have them out shortly to all who have requested them.

The Talking Books Library staff wish you and your family a very happy holiday!  Stay safe and warm.
 

 

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The Many Faces of BARD, January 9

The topic for the Thursday, January 9, Many Faces of BARD program will be Open Forum: An Hour of Answers to Your Questions from the Experts.

There will not be a presentation, just a full hour of answers to your questions about anything related to BARD.

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2024 Staffing and Salaries Report Now Available

The Staffing and Salaries section of the 2024 Public Library Statistical Report is now available for download.

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NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program

Established through the National Library for the Blind Endowment.

This paid internship offers legally blind individuals the opportunity to work at NLS in areas that support services for the blind, including collections

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Delivery Holidays

The end of the year brings forth additional delivery holidays. There will be no LORI delivery on Dec 24, 25 & 31 and Jan 1. Please report any additional library closures.

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Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, December 19

The December program Smart Speaking to The Smart Speaker will be held on Thursday, December 19. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. eastern time with a brief presentation

The rest of the hour will be spent answering questions regarding the presentation or any other questions about using the My Talking Book Skill on the sm