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TBBL readers' handbook (PDF)
NLS Music Service and Materials
DA2 Audio Player How-To Videos
NLS Braille eReader How-To Videos
NLS Websites for Patrons:
Amazon Alexa - My Talking Books Skill
The My Talking Books Skill is an Alexa skill for Amazon smart speakers that allows BARD users to access full BARD functionality using voice commands to browse, search, manage, play and navigate audiobooks. To learn about My Talking Books, get help and sign up for the skill, go to www.loc.gov/nls/MTB.
BARD Express
BARD Express is a Windows app that can perform the same tasks as the BARD website with the additional functionality of playing audio titles. In addition, it allows multiple downloads. To learn about BARD Express, get help and download the app, go to www.loc.gov/nls/BARDExpress.
The Many Faces of BARD - Training for BARD
The Many Faces of BARD is presented on the second Thursday of each month. It engages patrons with training on a specific feature of BARD and offers a platform for patrons to ask questions regarding the BARD service. To learn more and listen to past episodes, go to www.loc.gov/nls/MFOB.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker - Training for My Talking Books skill
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker is presented on the third Thursday of each month. The program provides training on a specific feature of the My Talking Books skill and offers a platform for patrons to ask questions regarding the skill. To learn more and listen to past episodes, go to www.loc.gov/nls/SmartSpeaking.
That All May eRead - Training for NLS Braille eReaders
That All May eRead is presented on the last Tuesday of each month. The program provides training on a specific feature of the NLS Braille eReaders and offers a platform for patrons to ask questions regarding the eReaders. To learn more and listen to past episodes, go to www.loc.gov/nls/TAME.
Patron Corner
Patron Corner is presented as needed. The program shares specific information of interest to patrons. To learn more and listen to past episodes, go to www.loc.gov/nls/PatronCorner.
Braille on Demand
With the Braille on Demand initiative, patrons can request hard copies of braille titles from BARD and keep them indefinitely. To read about Braille on Demand and make a request, go to www.loc.gov/nls/BOD.
Disaster information for people with disabilities
