Talking Books News

NLS BARD Support: BARD Express Release

NLS is pleased to announce the release of BARD Express, version 3.0.0.7 [3.0.0.7].

This release includes the long-awaited BARD Express Player, which allows patrons to choose an audio book or magazine from their BARD Express bookshelf a

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Many Faces of BARD, August 8

The topic for the Thursday, August 8, 2024, Many Faces of BARD program will be An Open Forum: Part 2.

In July, we had an open form in which all of our download tech support provided answers to your questions.

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The National Library Services, NLS Moves

After 57 years, NLS is—literally—on the move.

It’s been 57 years since NLS—then known as the Library of Congress’s Division for the Blind and Physically Handicapped—moved from Capitol Hill to a form

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International Language Quarterly

Thanks to the Marrakesh Treaty and expanded book acquisition, NLS continues to add more international language books to their catalog than ever before.

To help patrons and network library staff locate these titles, NLS is pleased to announce the current issue of the online publication International

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NLS Patron Engagement - That All May eRead, July 30

On Tuesday, July 30, at 7 p.m. eastern time, the Patron Engagement Section will launch a new monthly program called That All May eRead on Zoom.

This program, occurring the last Tuesday night of each month, will focus on using the NLS Braille eReaders.

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NLS Summer Reading Program 2024 Underway

Adventure begins at your library! You can still register for the NLS Summer Reading Program. Dive into a world of captivating books and exciting activities.

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