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Talking Books News

On Monday, March 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. eastern time, the NLS Patron Engagement Section will host the quarterly Patron Corner.

The topic for this program is Your Patron Engagement Section: How We Can Provide the Service You Want.

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A Guide for the Male Caregiver

Traditionally, caregiving tasks have fallen disproportionately on women, and as a result, many men feel overwhelmed and isolated in caregiving

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NLS has released BARD Mobile iOS version 2.2.2 to the App Store.  The enhancements included in this version are:

Siri shortcuts (voice user interface):

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NLS has learned that American History magazine will no longer be available as a print publication for our producers to narrate. The Spring 2024 issue will be the last issue.
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The topic for the March 14, 2024, Many Faces of BARD program will be Using the Audio Player in BARD Express: A Demonstration. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. eastern time.

The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. eastern time and last for one hour. This program will be recorded.

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Pocket braille calendars for 2024 have been shipped as scheduled.

However, the 2024 wall calendars required correction prior to final production and distribution.

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