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Library Resources, 2004Network Libraries and Machine-Lending Agencies
Other Library Resources at the National Level
The appendixes are not available on-line but are part of the printed directory. Use the online NLS Reference Publications Order Form to request a print copy of the directory.
I. Readership and Circulation, FY2003--NLS Network Libraries
II. Budget, Staff, Collections, FY2003--NLS Network Libraries
A free national library service providing recorded and braille materials to blind and physically handicapped persons is administered by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress (NLS). Under a special exemption of the U.S. copyright law and with the cooperation of authors and publishers who grant permission to use noncovered copyrighted works, NLS selects and produces full-length books and magazines in braille and in audio-recorded format. The reading materials produced are then distributed to a cooperating network of regional and subregional libraries that circulate them to eligible borrowers by postage-free mail. Network libraries also offer reference, readers' advisory, and other services.
Established by an act of Congress in 1931 to serve blind adults, the program was expanded in 1952 to include children, and again in 1966 by Public Law 89-522 to include individuals with physical impairments that prevent the reading of standard print. Fifty-seven regional and seventy-eight subregional libraries are currently part of the network, serving all parts of the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam.
Playback equipment is loaned free for use with books and magazines recorded on disc at 8 and 16 rpm and on cassette at 1-7/8 and 15/16 ips. Special accessories supplied on request include special amplifiers, remote control units, breath switches, extension levers, and pillow speakers. Libraries and other designated machine-lending agencies serve as distribution points for playback equipment and accessories.
Applications for library service from eligible persons or institutions such as hospitals and nursing homes are made directly to the network library or machine-lending agency serving a particular geographic area. Application forms, demonstration equipment, and sample reading materials are available in many local public libraries.
American citizens living abroad receive service directly from NLS and should apply to the Network Services Section. Direct service is not extended to individuals outside the United States and its territories and possessions unless they are American citizens; however, international interlibrary loans may be arranged with NLS.
Music services are provided by the NLS Music Section, which has an extensive collection of music scores, books, and instructional materials in braille, large print, and recorded media. Through its Reference Section, NLS serves as a national information resource on various aspects of disability. The National Library Service also functions as a bibliographic center on reading materials for people with disabilities and can make referrals to libraries and organizations that have materials in special media.
The second section includes the libraries that are part of the "Affiliated Library Consortium." These libraries offer books that are produced following or approximating current NLS standards, submit cooperative cataloging on the titles they are willing to lend for inclusion in the NLS union catalog, work with NLS and its network to provide service to the audience of blind and physically handicapped residents of the United States, produce books in audio and braille and/or other appropriate formats for use by eligible readers, and make materials available free of charge to eligible readers. Eligible readers are defined as those individuals eligible for library services coordinated by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Section three includes a number of not-for-profit organizations and volunteer groups, not part of the NLS network, that also provide reading materials in special media on loan to print-handicapped individuals. Criteria for inclusion of these organizations in this directory are these: services offered nationwide; a book collection sufficiently broad in subject matter to be of general interest; a minimum of two hundred titles available on loan; and circulation on the basis of free loan or for a minimal fee to cover basic costs. As additional organizations meeting these criteria become known, they will be included in future editions of the directory.
NLS network libraries and machine-lending agencies are arranged alphabetically by state. Within each state, the regional library appears first, followed by subregional libraries (if any) listed alphabetically by city. In several states, two regional libraries have been established; in these instances, the specific service area of each library is shown. County service areas are also listed for subregional libraries, but for libraries that serve eighteen or more counties, the outlying or border counties are listed while those in the center of the service area are not. An asterisk (*) immediately following the name of a library indicates that a separate machine-lending agency is listed as the final entry in that state. Regional libraries designated as braille-lending libraries are identified by a number symbol (#). Braille is listed under the book collection heading for each of these libraries. For libraries not designated as braille-lending libraries, braille collections are listed under the special collections category.
The information about NLS network libraries and machine-lending agencies contained in the body of the directory and in Appendix II was taken from updates in an online database provided by each network library and machine-lending agency. Readership and circulation statistics in Appendix I are for federal fiscal year (October-September) 2003. In the few cases where responses were not received or information was not available, data from the previous edition of the directory have been reprinted and footnoted. An effort was made to record changes in names, addresses, and telephone numbers up to April 30, 2004.
Other library resources at the national level are arranged alphabetically by the name of the organization. Each entry indicates eligibility requirements, special media available, subject coverage, and lending policies, all of which may vary from one organization to another. Requests for catalogs or further information about their services should be addressed to the appropriate organization and not to the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped or its cooperating libraries.
This directory is available over the Internet through the NLS World Wide Web site at http://www.loc.gov/nls, and free print copies of the directory are available to libraries and organizations by contacting the NLS Reference Section. Since mid-October 2001, mail delivery by the United States Postal Service to the address listed below has been sporadic. For faster service, please telephone your request to (202) 707-5100, fax it to (202) 707-0712, or e-mail it to <nlsref@loc.gov>.
Reference SectionAlabama Regional
Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
6030 Monticello
Drive
Montgomery, AL
36130-6000
Telephone: (334) 213-3906 and (334) 213-3921
Toll-free: (800) 392-5671
TDD: (334) 213-3900
FAX: (334) 213-3993
E-mail: fzaleski@apls.state.al.us
Web site: http://www.apls.state.al.us/webpages/services/services.html#BPH
Serves: Alabama (60 of 67 counties); braillereaders receive
service from Utah.
Librarian: Fara Zaleski
Machine agency contact: Fara Zaleski
Library code: AL1A
Hours: 7:30 through 5:00 M through F
Book Collection: Cassette, disc
Special Collections: Braille, local
subjects and authors, print
reference collection, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven), braille
notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), hardwaresoftwarefor hard-copy large
print, screen enlarging software, speech
input or output
Special services: Braille on request,
children's summer reading
program, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Library for the
Blind and Handicapped
Public Library of
Anniston and Calhoun County
P.O. Box 308
Anniston, AL
36202-0308
Bulk mail: 108 East 10th
Street
Anniston, AL 36201
Telephone: (256) 237-8501
FAX: (256) 238-0474
E-mail: bandph@anniston.lib.al.us
Web site: http://www.anniston.lib.al.us/
Serves: Calhoun County
Librarian: Deenie Culver
Library code: AL1B
Hours: 8:00 through 4:30 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Print reference
collection
Department for the
Blind and Physically
Handicapped
Houston-Love
Memorial Library
P.O. Box 1369
Dothan, AL 36302
Bulk mail: 212 West Burdeshaw
Street
Dothan, AL 36302
Telephone: (334) 793-9767
TDD: (334) 793-9767
FAX: (334) 793-6645
E-mail: mmerrow@yahoo.com
Serves: Houston County
Librarian: Myrtis Merrow
Library code: AL1D
Hours: 9:00 through 9:00 M, T, Th; 9:00 through 6:00 W, F;9:00 through 5:00 Sat;
1:00 through 5:00 Sun
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Print reference
collection, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual)
Special services: Volunteer services
Huntsville
Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
P.O. Box 443
Huntsville, AL
35804
Bulk mail: 915 Monroe Street
SW
Huntsville, AL
35801
Telephone: (256) 532-5980 and (256) 532-5981
FAX: (256) 532-5994
E-mail: jwelch@hpl.lib.al.us orbphdept@hpl.lib.al.us
Web site: http://www.hpl.lib.al.us/departments/bph/
Serves: Madison County
Librarian: Joyce Welch
Library code: AL1E
Hours: 8:00 through 4:30 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Braille, print
reference collection, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven), braille
notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print,
magnifier, optical character reader,
page turner, paperless brailledisplay,
screen-enlarging software, speech inputor output
Special services: Braille on request,
dial-up news or book services,
volunteer services
Library and
Resource Center for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped #
Alabama Institute
for Deaf and Blind
705 South Street
P.O. Box 698
Talladega, AL
35161
Telephone: (256) 761-3287 and (256) 761-3288
Toll-free: (800) 848-4722
FAX: (256) 761-3561
E-mail: tlacy@aidb.state.al.us
Web site: http://www.aidb.org/aidb/irc.asp
Serves: Coosa, St. Clair, and Talladega counties
Librarian: Teresa Lacy
Library code: AL1I
Hours: 8:00 through 4:30 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette, disc
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, print reference collection,
textbooks, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven), braille
notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large
print, magnifier, optical character reader,
screen-enlarging software, speech input or output
Special services: Braille on request,
children's story hour,
children's summer reading program, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Tuscaloosa
Subregional Library for the Blind
and Physically
Handicapped
Tuscaloosa Public
Library
1801 Jack Warner
Parkway
Tuscaloosa, AL
35401
Telephone: (205) 345-3994
FAX: (205) 752-8300
E-mail: bjbj@tuscaloosa-library.org
Web site: http://www.tuscaloosa-library.org
Serves: Tuscaloosa County
Librarian: Barbara Jordan
Library code: AL1H
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special Collections: Print reference
collection,tactile maps,
videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.)
Special services: Radio reading
service, volunteer services
Alaska State
Library
Talking Book
Center
344 West Third
Avenue, Suite 125
Anchorage, AK
99501
Telephone: (907) 269-6575
Toll-free: (800) 776-6566
TDD: (907) 269-6575
FAX: (907) 269-6580
E-mail: Patience_Frederiksen@eed.state.ak.us
Web site: http://www.library.state.ak.us/dev/tbc.html
Serves: Alaska; braille readers receive service fromUtah.
Librarian: Patience Frederiksen
Machine agency contact: Patience Frederiksen
Library code: AK1A
Hours: 8:00 through 4:30 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, disc, large print
Special collections: Print reference
collection, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print,
screen-enlarging software, speech input oroutput
Publications: Patron newsletter
Arizona State
Braille and Talking Book Library
1030 North 32nd
Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Telephone: (602) 255-5578
Toll-free: (800) 255-5578
FAX: (602) 255-4312
E-mail: btbl@lib.az.us
Web site: http://www.dlapr.lib.az.us/braille/
Serves: Arizona; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Librarian: Linda Montgomery
Machine agency contact: Sherry Austin
Library code: AZ1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, disc
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, braille, children's
books, foreign-language books, local subjects and
authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven), braille
notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large
print, magnifier, Optacon, optical character
reader, page turner, paperless braille display,
screen-enlarging software, speech input or output
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, dial-up
news or book services, radioreading service,
volunteer services
Special services: Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter,
subject bibliographies
Library for the
Blind and Physically Handicapped #
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR
72201-1085
Telephone: (501) 682-1155
Toll-free: (866) 660-0885
TDD: (501) 682-1002
FAX: (501) 682-1529
E-mail: nlsbooks@asl.lib.ar.us
Web site: http://www.asl.lib.ar.us/ASL_LBPH.htm
Serves: Arkansas
Librarian: John Hall
Machine agency contact: John Hall
Library code: AR1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette, disc
Assistive devices: Screen-enlarging
software
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, volunteer
services
Library for the
Blind and Handicapped, Southwest
Columbia County
Library
220 East Main
Street
P.O. Box 668
Magnolia, AR 71754
Telephone: (870) 234-0399
Toll-free: (866) 234-8273
FAX: (870) 234-5077
E-mail: lbph@hotmail.com
Serves: Bradley, Calhoun, Cleveland, Columbia,Dallas, Hempstead,
Howard, Lafayette, LittleRiver, Miller,
Nevada, Ouachita, Pike, Polk,Sevier, and Union
counties
Librarian: Susan Walker
Library code: AR1E
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Publications: Patron newsletter
Braille Institute #
Library Services
741 North Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90029-3594
Telephone: (323) 663-1111 and (323) 660-3880
Toll-free: (800) 808-2555
TDD: (323) 660-3880
FAX: (323) 663-0867
E-mail: bils@braillelibrary.org
Web site: http://www.braillelibrary.org/
Serves: Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange,Riverside, San
Bernardino, San Diego, San LuisObispo, Santa
Barbara, and Ventura counties
Librarian: Henry Chang
Machine agency contact: John Brewster
Library code: CA2A
Hours: 8:30 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette, disc
Special Collections: Audio descriptive
videos, children's books,
foreign-language books, local subjects and
authors, print reference collection,tactile maps,
videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print,
Optacon, optical character reader, paperless braille
display, screen-enlarging software, speech input or
output
Special services: Book discussion
group, braille on request,
children's story hour, children's summer reading
program, dial-up news or book services, volunteer
services
Special services: Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter,
subject bibliographies
Braille and
Talking Book Library #
California State
Library
P.O. Box 942837
Sacramento, CA
94237-0001
Bulk mail: 900 N Street
Sacramento, CA
95814
Telephone: (916) 654-0640
Toll-free: (800) 952-5666
FAX: (916) 654-1119
E-mail: btbl@library.ca.gov
Web site: http://www.library.ca.gov/html/pubser05.cfm
Serves: Northern California
Librarian: Donine Hedrick
Machine agency contact: Marian Broom
Library code: CA1A
Hours: 9:30 through 4:00 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette, disc
Special Collections: Local subjects
and authors, print reference
collection, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for
hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character
reader
Special services: Dial-up news or book
services, volunteer services
Special services: Catalog of locally produced materials
Talking Book
Library for the Blind
Fresno County
Public Library
Ted Wills
Community Center
770 North San
Pablo Avenue
Fresno, CA 93728-3640
Telephone: (559) 488-3217
Toll-free: (800) 742-1011
TDD: (559) 488-1642
FAX: (559) 488-1971
E-mail: wendy.eisenberg@fresnolibrary.org
Web site: http://www.fresnolibrary.org/tblb
Serves: Fresno, Kings, Madera, and Tulare countiesCalifornia,
Colorado, Connecticut
Librarian: Wendy Eisenberg
Library code: CA1B
Hours: 9:30 through 5:30 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, disc
Special Collections: Children's books
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software forhard-copy large
print, optical character reader,screen-enlarging
software, speech input or output
Special services: Book discussion
group, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Library for the
Blind and Print Disabled
San Francisco
Public Library
Civic Center
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA
94102
Telephone: (415) 557-4253
FAX: (415) 557-4375
E-mail: lbpd@sfpl.org
Serves: San Francisco
Librarian: Martin Magid
Library code: CA1C
Hours: 1:00 through 6:00 M, Th; 10:00 through 6:00 T, W;12:00 through 6:00 F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, children's books,
foreign-language books, local subjects and
authors, print reference collection,tactile maps,
videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven), braille
notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large
print, magnifier, optical character reader,
paperless braille display, screen enlarging software, speech
input or output
Special services: Braille on request,
dial-up news or book services,
volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Colorado Talking
Book Library #
180 Sheridan
Boulevard
Denver, CO
80226-8097
Telephone: (303) 727-9277
Toll-free: (800) 685-2136
FAX: (303) 727-9281
E-mail: Ctbl.info@cde.state.co.us
Web site: http://www.cde.state.co.us/ctbl/
Serves: Colorado; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Librarian: vacant
Machine agency contact: Alex Hernandez
Library code: CO1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, braille
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), speech input or output
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, volunteer services, Patron newsletter
Connecticut State
Library #
Library for the
Blind and Physically
Handicapped
198 West Street
Rocky Hill, CT
06067
Telephone: (860) 566-2151
Toll-free: (800) 842-4516
FAX: (860) 566-6669
E-mail: lbph@cslib.org
Web site: http://www.cslib.org/lbph.htm
Serves: Connecticut
Librarian: Carol Taylor
Machine agency contact: Gordon Reddick
Library code: CT1A
Hours: 9:00 through 3:00 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette, disc
Special Collections: Local subjects and authors
Assistive devices: Braille embosser (computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), optical character reader
Special services: Volunteer services
Delaware Division
of Libraries
Library for the
Blind and Physically
Handicapped
43 South DuPont
Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Telephone: (302) 739-4748
Toll-free: (800) 282-8676
TDD: (302) 739-4748
FAX: (302) 739-6787
E-mail: jphillos@lib.de.us
Serves: Delaware; braille readers receive service from Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
Librarian: John Phillos
Machine agency contact: John Phillos
Library code: DE1A
Hours: 8:00 through 4:30 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, disc
Special Collections: Local subjects
and authors
Special services: Volunteer services
District of
Columbia Regional Library for the
Blind and
Physically Handicapped #
901 G Street NW,
Room 215
Washington, DC
20001
Telephone: (202) 727-2142 and (202) 727-2143
TDD: (202) 727-2145
FAX: (202) 727-1129
E-mail: lbph.dcpl@dc.gov
Web site: http://dclibrary.org/lbph/
Serves: District of Columbia
Librarian: Phil Wong-Cross
Machine agency contact: Phil Wong-Cross
Library code: DC1A
Hours: 9:30 through 5:30 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette, large print
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, local subjects and
authors, print reference collection,textbooks,
videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
magnifier, optical character reader,
speech input or output
Special services: Volunteer services
Florida Bureau of
Braille and Talking Book
Library Services #
420 Platt Street
Daytona Beach, FL
32114-2804
Bulk mail: 420 Platt Street
Daytona Beach, FL
32198-0001
Telephone: (386) 239-6000
Toll-free: (800) 226-6075
FAX: (386) 239-6069
E-mail: mike_gunde@dbs.doe.state.fl.us
Web site: http://www.state.fl.us/dbs/library/default.shtml
Serves: Florida
Librarian: Michael Gunde
Machine agency contact: Al McPherson
Library code: FL1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, children's books,
foreign-language books, local subjects and
authors, print reference collection, videotapes on
disabilitiesFlorida
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print,
magnifier, optical character reader,screen-enlarging
software, speech input or output
Special services: Volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Manatee Talking
Book Library
Manatee County
Public Library System
6081 26th Street
West
Bradenton, FL
34207
Telephone: (941) 742-5914 and (941) 484-0308
FAX: (941) 751-7098
E-mail: patricia.schubert@co.manatee.fl.us
Serves: Manatee and Sarasota counties
Librarian: Patricia Schubert
Library code: FL1E
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, braille, print
reference collection
Assistive devices: Optical character
reader
Special services: Volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Pinellas Talking
Book Library
1330 Cleveland
Street
Clearwater, FL
33755-5103
Telephone: (727) 441-9958
TDD: (727) 441-3168
FAX: (727) 441-9068
E-mail: mstevenson@pplc.us
Web site: http://www.pplc.us/tbl/
Serves: Pinellas County
Librarian: Marilyn Stevenson
Library code: FL1M
Hours: 9:30 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos,BiFolkal Kits,
braille, print reference collection,sports equipment and
games, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), optical character reader,
paperless braille display, screen enlarging software, speech
input or output
Special services: Braille on request,
children's summer reading
program, radio reading service, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter, subject bibliographies
Brevard County
Library System
Talking Books
Library
308 Forrest Avenue
Cocoa, FL
32922-7781
Telephone: (321) 633-1810 and (321) 633-1811
TDD: (321) 633-1838
FAX: (321) 633-1838
E-mail: kbriley@brev.org
Web site: http://www.brev.org
Serves: Brevard County
Librarian: Kay Briley
Library code: FL1K
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, braille,
foreign-language books, print reference collection, tactile
maps, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print,
magnifier, optical character reader,page turner,
screen-enlarging software
Special services: Braille on request,
dial-up news or book services,
volunteer services
Special services: Subject bibliographies
Broward County
Talking Book Library
100 South Andrews
Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Telephone: (954) 357-7555 and (954) 357-7413
TDD: (954) 357-7528
FAX: (954) 357-7420
E-mail: jblock@browardlibrary.org
Web site: http://www.broward.org/library/talkingbooks.htm
Serves: Broward County
Librarian: Joann Block
Library code: FL1H
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Braille, print
reference collection, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print,
magnifier, optical character reader, speech input or
output
Special services: Volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Talking Book
Library
Jacksonville
Public Library
1755 Edgewood Avenue
West, Suite 1
Jacksonville, FL
32208-7206
Telephone: (904) 765-5588 and (904) 924-5387
TDD: (904) 768-7822
FAX: (904) 768-7404
E-mail: jerryr@coj.net
Web site: http://jpl.coj.net/English/library/tbl.html
Serves: Duval County
Librarian: Jonathan Reynolds
Library code: FL1B
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos,BiFolkal Kits,
braille, print reference collection
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), hardware-software for hard-copy large
print, magnifier, optical character reader
Special services: Children's story
hour, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Talking Books
Palm Beach County
Library Annex
Mil-Lake Plaza
4639 Lake Worth
Road
Lake Worth, FL
33463
Telephone: (561) 649-5500
Toll-free: (888) 780-5151
FAX: (561) 649-5402
E-mail: talkingbooks@pbclibrary.org
Web site: http://www.pbclibrary.org/outreachtalkingbooks.htm
Serves: Palm Beach County
Librarian: Pat Mistretta
Library code: FL1G
Hours: 10:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Talking Book
Library of Dade and Monroe
Counties
Miami-Dade Public
Library System
2455 NW 183rd
Street
Miami, FL
33056-3641
Telephone: (305) 751-8687
Toll-free: (800) 451-9544
TDD: (305) 474-7258
FAX: (305) 757-8401
E-mail: moyerb@mdpls.org ortalkingbooks@mdpls.org
Web site: http://www.mdpls.org/services/talk_books.asp
Serves: Miami-Dade and Monroe counties
Librarian: Barbara Moyer
Library code: FL1C
Hours: 8:30 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Braille
Special services: Children's summer
reading program
Lee County Talking
Books Library
13240 North
Cleveland Avenue, #5-6
North Ft. Myers,
FL 33903-4855Florida
Telephone: (239) 995-2665
Toll-free: (800) 854-8195
TDD: (239) 995-2665
FAX: (239) 995-1681
E-mail: mtuckwiller@leegov.com ortalkingbooks@leegov.com
Web site: http://www.lee-county.com/library/progserv/ssvcs/tb.htm
Serves: Lee County
Librarian: Marylou Tuckwiller
Library code: FL1J
Hours: 8:30 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, local subjects and
authors, print reference collection, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software forhard-copy large
print, magnifier, optical character reader,
screen-enlarging software, speech input oroutput
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, volunteer
services
Publications: Patron newsletter, subject bibliographies
Orange County
Library System
Audio-Visual
Department
Talking Book
Section
101 East Central
Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32801
Telephone: (407) 835-7464
TDD: (407) 835-7641
FAX: (407) 834-7645
E-mail: bost.wendi@ocls.info
Web site: http://www.ocls.info/Locations/talking_books.asp
Serves: Orange County
Librarian: Wendi Bost
Library code: FL1D
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Sample of NLS
magazines
Assistive devices: Closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.),screen-enlarging
software, speech input or output
West Florida
Regional Library
Subregional
Talking Book Library
200 West Gregory
Street
Pensacola, FL
32501
Telephone: (850) 436-5065 and (850) 436-5060,ext. 2236
TDD: (850) 435-1763
FAX: (850) 436-5039
Web site: http://www.wfrl.lib.fl.us/talkingbooks.htm
Serves: Escambia and Santa Rosa counties
Librarian: Helen Hudson
Library code: FL1L
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 T through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Braille
Assistive devices: Closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), optical character
reader
Special services: Volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Hillsborough
County Talking Book Library
Jan Kaminis Platt
Regional Library
3910 South
Manhattan Avenue
Tampa, FL
33611-1214
Telephone: (813) 272-6024 and (813) 272-6070
TDD: (813) 272-6305
FAX: (813) 272-6072
E-mail: tbluser@scfn.net orbusha@hillsboroughcounty.org
Web site: http://tbl.hcplc.org
Serves: Hillsborough County
Librarian: Ann Bush
Library code: FL1F
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos,BiFolkal kits,
braille, local subjects and authors
Assistive devices: Closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.),hardware-software
for hard-copy large print, optical character reader,
screen-enlarging software, speech input or output
Special services: Radio reading
service
Publications: Patron newsletter, subject bibliographies
Georgia Library
for Accessible Services (GLASS)
1150 Murphy Avenue, SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
Telephone: (404) 756-4619 and (404) 756-4476
Toll-free: (800) 248-6701
FAX: (404) 756-4618
E-mail: glass@georgialibraries.org orlstetson@georgialibraries.org
Web site: http://www.georgialibraries.org/public/glass.html
Serves: Georgia; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Librarian: Linda Stetson
Machine agency contact: Wesley Martin
Library code: GA1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, braille, print reference
collection, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
optical character reader,screen-enlarging
software
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, volunteer
services
Albany Library for
the Blind and Handicapped
Dougherty County
Public Library
300 Pine Avenue
Albany, GA 31701
Telephone: (229) 420-3220
Toll-free: (800) 337-6251
FAX: (229) 420-3240
E-mail: lbph@docolib.org.
Web site: http://www.docolib.org/LBPH/index.html
Serves: Calhoun, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Dougherty,Lee, Randolph,
Schley, Sumter, Terrell, andWebster counties
Librarian: Kathryn Sinquefield
Library code: GA1B
Hours: 9:30 through 6:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Hours: Special collections:
Audio-descriptive videos, print reference
collection
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software forhard-copy large
print, magnifier, optical character reader,
screen-enlarging software
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, volunteer
services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Special Needs
Library of Northeast Georgia
Athens-Clarke
County Regional Library
2025 Baxter Street
Athens, GA
30606-6331
Telephone: (706) 613-3655
Toll-free: (800) 531-2063
TDD: (706) 613-3655
FAX: (706) 613-3660
E-mail: specialneedslibrary@athenslibrary.org orschandler@athenslibrary.org
Web site: http://www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/specialneedslibrary.html
Serves: Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Franklin,Greene, Gwinnett,
Habersham, Hancock, Hart,Jackson, Jasper,
Madison, Morgan, Oconee,Oglethorpe, Putnam,
Rabun, Stephens, Walton,and White counties
Librarian: Stacey Chandler
Library code: GA1C
Hours: 9:00 through 6:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, children's books,
local subjects and authors, printbraille books, print
reference collection, videotapeson disabilities
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software forhard-copy large
print, magnifier, optical character reader,
screen-enlarging software, speech input oroutput
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, volunteer
services
Publications: Patron newsletterGeorgia
Talking Book
Center
Augusta-Richmond
County Public Library
425 Ninth Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Telephone: (706) 821-2625
FAX: (706) 724-5403
E-mail: talkbook@mail.richmond.public.lib.ga.us
Web site: http://www.scescape.net/~ecgrl/lbph.htm
Serves: Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Jefferson,Lincoln, McDuffie,
Richmond, Taliafferro, Warren,and Wilkes counties
Librarian: Gary Swint
Library code: GA1D
Hours: 9:00 through 7:00 M through Th; 9:00 through 5:30 F, Sat
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, local subjects and
authors, print reference collection, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
optical character reader, screen enlarging software, speech
input or output
Special services: Braille on request,
children's summer reading
program, radio reading service, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Bainbridge
Subregional Library for the Blind
and Physically
Handicapped
Southwest Georgia
Regional Library
301 South Monroe
Street
Bainbridge, GA
39819-4029
Telephone: (229) 248-2680
Toll-free: (800) 795-2680
TDD: (229) 248-2665
FAX: (229) 248-2670
E-mail: lbph@mail.decatur.public.lib.ga.us
Web site: http://www.swgrl.org
Serves: Baker, Brooks, Colquitt, Decatur, Early,Grady, Miller,
Mitchell, Seminole, Thomas, andWorth counties
Librarian: Susan Whittle
Library code: GA1E
Hours: 8:30 through 5:30 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Braille, print
reference collection, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
magnifier, speech input or output
Special services: Book discussion
group, braille on request,
children's story hour, children's summerreading program,
volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter, subject bibliographies
Three Rivers
Regional Library
Brunswick-Glynn
County Regional Library
606 O Street
Brunswick, GA
31520-5324
Bulk mail: 208 Gloucester
Street
Brunswick, GA
31520-5324
Telephone: (912) 267-1212
FAX: (912) 267-9597
E-mail: ransomb@gcpl.net
Serves: Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Camden,Charlton, Clinch,
Glynn, Long, McIntosh, Pierce,Ware, and Wayne
counties
Librarian: Betty Ransom
Library code: GA1N
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Assistive devices: Optical character
reader
Special services: Volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Columbus Library
for Accessible Services
(CLASS)
W.C. Bradley
Memorial Library
1120 Bradley Drive
Columbus, GA
31906-2813
Telephone: (706) 649-0780
Toll-free: (800) 652-0782
TDD: (706) 649-0974
FAX: (706) 649-1914
E-mail: sbarnes@cvrls.net or jgables@cvrls.net
Serves: Chattahoochee, Coweta, Harris, Marion,Meriwether,
Muscogee, Quitman, Stewart, Talbot,Taylor, Troup, and
Upson counties
Librarian: Suzanne Barnes
Library code: GA1F
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
page turner, screen enlarging software, speech
input or output
Special services: Braille on request,
dial-up news or book services,
volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Oconee Regional
Library
Library for the Blind
and Physically Handicapped
801 Bellevue
Avenue
P.O. Box 100
Dublin, GA 31040
Telephone: (478) 275-5382
Toll-free: (800) 453-5541
TDD: (478) 275-3821
FAX: (478) 272-0524
E-mail: awarren@mail.laurens.public.lib.ga.us
Web site: http://www.laurens.public.lib.ga.us/index.pl/special_service_center
Serves: Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens,Montgomery, Pulaski,
Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs,Treutlen,
Washington, Wheeler, and Wilcoxcounties
Librarian: April Renfroe-Warren
Library code: GA1G
Hours: 9:00 through 6:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, braille, children's
books, electronic books, foreign language books, print
reference collection, textbooks, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.),magnifier, optical
character reader, screen-enlarging software
Special services: Volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Hall County
Library System
Gainesville
Subregional LBPH
East Hall Branch
and Special Needs Library
2434 Old Cornelia
Highway
Gainesville, GA
30507
Telephone: (770) 531-2500
TDD: (770) 531-2530
FAX: (770) 531-2502
E-mail: sstewart@hallcountylibrary.org
Web site: http://www.hallcountylibrary.org/ehmap.htm
Serves: Hall County
Librarian: Susan Stewart
Library code: GA1H
Hours: 10:00 through 7:00 M through Th; 10:00 through 3:00 F, Sat
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos
Assistive devices: Magnifier, optical
character reader,
screen-enlarging software
Special services: Radio reading service,
volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
North Georgia
Talking Book Center
305 South Duke
Street
LaFayette, GA
30728
Telephone: (706) 638-1958
Toll-free: (888) 506-0509
FAX: (706) 638-4913
E-mail: stubblec@mail.walker.public.lib.ga.us
Web site: http://www.walker.public.lib.ga.us/tbc/tbc1.htm
Serves: Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin,Gordon, Murray,
Towns, Union, Walker, andWhitfield counties
Librarian: Charles Stubblefield
Library code: GA1I
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, braille, print
reference collection, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices:Closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), optical character
reader, speech input or output
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, volunteer
services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Macon Subregional
Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
Washington
Memorial Library
1180 Washington
Avenue
Macon, GA
31201-1790
Telephone: (912) 744-0877
Toll-free: (800) 805-7613
TDD: (912) 744-0877
FAX: (912) 742-3161
E-mail: andersoj@mail.bibb.public.lib.ga.us
Serves: Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones,Macon, Peach,
Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties
Librarian: Joan Anderson
Library code: GA1J
Hours: 9:00 through 5:30 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, children's books,
print reference collection, videotapeson disabilities
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
magnifier, optical character reader,
screen-enlarging software, speech input or output
Special services: Children's story
hour, children's summer reading
program, radio reading service, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Rome Subregional
Library for People with
Disabilities
Sara Hightower
Regional Library
205 Riverside
Parkway NE
Rome, GA
30161-2911
Telephone: (706) 236-4618 and (706) 236-4615
Toll-free: (888) 263-0769
TDD: (706) 236-4618
FAX: (706) 236-4631
E-mail: dianam@mail.floyd.public.lib.ga.us ortreadawb@mail.floyd.public.lib.ga.us
Web site: http://www.rome-lpd.org
Serves: Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Douglas,Floyd, Gilmer,
Haralson, Heard, Paulding,Pickens, and Polk
counties
Librarian: Diana Mills
Library code: GA1K
Hours: 8:30 through 4:30 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, braille, children's
books, print reference collection, videotapes on
disabilities, volunteer-producedcassettes
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print,
magnifier, optical character reader,page turner,
screen-enlarging software, speech input or output
Special services: Volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Subregional
Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
Live Oak Public
Libraries
Thunderbolt Branch
2708 Mechanics
Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404
Telephone: (912) 354-5864
Toll-free: (800) 342-4455
TDD: (912) 354-5534
FAX: (912) 354-5534
E-mail: stokesl@liveoakpl.org orlbphsav@liveoakpl.org
Serves: Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Chatham,Effingham, Emanuel,
Evans, Jenkins, Liberty, andScreven counties
Librarian: Linda Stokes
Library code: GA1L
Hours: 9:00 through 6:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections:Audio-descriptive
videos, braille, print
reference collection
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), optical character reader,
screen-enlarging software, speech input or
output
Special services: Volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Valdosta Talking
Book Center
South Georgia
Regional Library
300 Woodrow Wilson
Drive
Valdosta, GA
31602-2592
Telephone: (229) 333-7658 and (229) 333-0086
Toll-free: (800) 246-6515
FAX: (229) 333-0774
E-mail: djernigan@sgrl.org
Serves: Atkinson, Ben Hill, Berrien, Coffee, Cook,Echols, Irwin, Jeff
Davis, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift,and Turner counties
Librarian: Diane Jernigan
Library code: GA1M
Hours: 9:30 through 6:00 M through Th; 9:30 through 5:30 F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, braille, children's
books, electronic books, local subjects and
authors, print reference collection,tactile maps,
videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), magnifier, optical character
reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or
output
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, volunteer
services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Hawaii State
Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped #
402 Kapahulu
Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
Telephone: (808) 733-8444
Toll-free: (800) 559-4096
TDD: (808) 733-8444
FAX: (808) 733-8449
E-mail: olbcirc@librarieshawaii.org
Web site: http://www.librarieshawaii.org/hspls/oahu/lbph.html
Serves: Hawaii, Guam, and U.S. Pacific Islands
Librarian: Fusako Miyashiro
Machine agency contact: Fusako Miyashiro
Library code: HI1A
Hours: 8:30 through 4:30 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette, large print
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos,foreign-language
books, local subjects and authors, videotapes
on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print,
magnifier, Optacon, optical character reader, paperless
braille display, screen-enlarging software, speech
input or output
Special services: Book discussion
group, braille on request,
children's summer reading program,radio reading
service, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter, subject bibliographies
Guam Public
Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
Nieves M. Flores
Memorial Library
254 Martyr Street
Agana, GU 96910
Telephone: (671) 475-4753 and (671) 475-4754
FAX: (671) 477-9777
E-mail: Csctsmith@kuentos.guam.net
Serves: Guam
Librarian: Christine Scott-Smith
Library code: HI1B
Hours: 9:30 through 6:00 M, W, F; 9:30 through 8:00 T, Th;10:00 through 4:00 Sat;
12:00 through 4:00 Sun
Book collection: Cassette
Idaho State
Talking Book Library
325 West State
Street
Boise, ID
83702-6072
Telephone: (208) 334-2117
Toll-free: (800) 233-4931
TDD: (800) 377-1363
FAX: (208) 334-4016
E-mail: tblbooks@isl.state.id.us
Web site: http://www.lili.org/tbl
Serves: Idaho; braille readers receive service fromUtah.
Librarian: Sue Walker
Machine agency contact: Betty Hoshaw
Library code: ID1A
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, children's books,
videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.)
Special services: Volunteer services
Illinois State
Library Talking Book and Braille
Service
401 East
Washington
Springfield, IL
62701-1207
Telephone: (217) 782-9435
Toll-free: (800) 665-5576
TDD: (217) 558-0905
FAX: (217) 558-4723
E-mail: sruda@ilsos.net
Web site: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/who_we_are/talking_book_and_braille_service/home.html
Serves: Illinois; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Librarian: Sharon Ruda
Machine agency contact: Robert Jones
Library code: IL1A
Hours: 8:00 through 4:30 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, braille
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), screen enlarging software, speech
input or output
Special services: Book discussion
group, children's summer reading
program, dial-up news or book services, radio
reading service, volunteer services
Special services: Subject bibliographies
Southern Illinois
Talking Book Center
c/o Shawnee
Library System
607 S. Greenbriar
Road
Carterville, IL
62918-1600
Telephone: (618) 985-8375
Toll-free: (800) 455-2665
TDD: (618) 985-8375
FAX: (618) 985-4211
E-mail: dbrawley@shawls.lib.il.us
Web site: http://www.shawls.lib.il.us/docs/bph/bphindex.html
Serves: Alexander, Bond, Clay, Clinton, Crawford,Edward, Effingham,
Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin,Hamilton, Hardin,
Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson,Johnson, Lawrence,
Madison, Marion, Massac,Monroe, Perry, Pope,
Pulaski, Randolph, Richland,Saint Clair, Saline,
Union, Wabash, Washington,Wayne, White, and
Williamson counties
Librarian: Diana Brawley Sussman
Library code: IL1B
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, children's books,
foreign-language books, local subjects and
authors, print reference collection,tactile maps,
videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), magnifier
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, dial-up
news or book services
Special services: Subject bibliographies
Chicago Public
Library
Talking Book
Center
400 South State
Street
Fifth Floor North,
Room 5N7
Chicago, IL
60605-1203
Telephone: (312) 747-4001 and (312) 747-1616
Toll-free: (800) 757-4654
FAX: (312) 747-1609
Web site: http://www.chipublib.org/003cpl/irlbph/cpltbc.html
Serves: Chicago
Librarian: vacant
Library code: IL1R
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M, W, Sat; 11:00 through 7:00 T, Th
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, print reference
collection
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
optical character reader, screen enlarging software, speech
input or output
Special services: Book discussion
group, children's summer reading
program, dial-up news or book services, volunteer
services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Mid-Illinois
Talking Book Center
Alliance Library
System
600 High Point
Lane, Suite 2
East Peoria, IL
61611
Telephone: (309) 694-7935
Toll-free: (800) 426-0709
FAX: (309) 694-9230
E-mail: lbell@alliancelibrarysystem.com
Web site: http://www.mitbc.org
Serves: Champaign, Christian, Clark, Coles,Cumberland, DeWitt,
Douglas, Edgar, Effingham,Ford, Fulton,
Iroquois, Livingston, Logan, Macon,Marshall, Mason,
McLean, Menard, Moultrie,Peoria, Piatt,
Putnam, Sangamon, Shelby, Stark,Tazewell, Vermillion,
and Woodford counties andparts of Bureau and
Henry counties
Librarian: Lori Bell
Library code: IL1L
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print
Special services: Braille on request,
children's summer reading
program, dial-up news or book services, radio
reading service, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter, subject bibliographies
Voices of Vision
Talking Book
Center
DuPage Library
System
127 South First
Street
Geneva, IL 60134
Telephone: (630) 208-0398
Toll-free: (800) 227-0625
FAX: (630) 208-0399
E-mail: kodean@dupagels.lib.il.us
Web site: http://www.dupagels.lib.il.us/pages/voices.html
Serves: Boone, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane,Kankakee, Kendall,
Lake, LaSalle, McHenry, andWill counties and
parts of Cook County
Librarian: Karen Odean
Library code: IL1I
Hours: 8:30 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, print reference
collection
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), hardware-software for hard-copy large
print
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, dial-up
news or book services, volunteer services
Special services: Subject bibliographies
Mid-Illinois
Talking Book Center
Quincy Office
Alliance Library System
515 York
Quincy, IL 62301
Telephone: (217) 224-6619
Toll-free: (800) 537-1274
TDD: (217) 224-6619
FAX: (217) 224-9818
E-mail: lbell@alliancelibrarysystem.com orcstarman@alliancelibrarysystem.com
Web site: http://www.mitbc.org
Serves: Adams, Bond, Brown, Calhoun, Carroll,Cass, Clinton,
Fulton, Greene, Hancock,Henderson, Jersey,
JoDaviess, Knox, Lee,Macoupin, Madison,
McDonough, Mercer,Monroe, Montgomery,
Morgan, Ogle, Pike, RockIsland, Schuyler,
Scott, St. Clair, Stephenson,Warren, Whiteside,
and Winnebago counties
Librarian: Lori Bell
Library code: IL1N
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, print reference
collection, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print
Special services: Book discussion
group, braille on request,
children's summer reading program,dial-up news or book
services, radio readingservice
Publications: Patron newsletter, subject bibliographies
Indiana State
Library #
Indiana Talking
Book & Braille Library
140 North Senate
Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
46204
Telephone: (317) 232-3684
Toll-free: (800) 622-4970
TDD: (317) 232-7763
FAX: (317) 232-3728
E-mail: lbph@statelib.lib.in.us orrrose@statelib.lib.in.us
Web site: http://www.statelib.lib.in.us/www//lbph/lbph0.html
Serves: Indiana
Librarian: Lissa Shanahan
Machine agency contact: Ronald Rose
Library code: IN1A
Hours: 8:00 through 4:30 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette, large print
Special Collections: Print reference
collection, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print, optical
character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech
input or output
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, volunteer
services
Special services: Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter
Bartholomew County
Public Library
536 Fifth Street
Columbus, IN 47201
Telephone: (812) 379-1277
FAX: (812) 379-1275
E-mail: talkingbooks@barth.lib.in.us
Web site: http://www.barth.lib.in.us/TBColSub.html
Serves: Bartholomew, Clark, Crawford, Decatur,Floyd, Harrison,
Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings,Scott, and
Washington counties
Librarian: Sharon Thompson
Library code: IN1B
Hours: 8:30 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos
Assistive devices: Hardware-software for
hardcopylarge print,
screen-enlarging software, speech input or output
Publications: Patron newsletter
Blind and
Physically Handicapped Services
Elkhart Public
Library
300 South Second
Elkhart, IN
46516-3184
Telephone: (574) 294-2619
E-mail: pciancio@elkhart.lib.in.us
Web site: http://www.elkhart.lib.in.us/elkhart.hp/html/bph.html
Serves: Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall,St. Joseph, and
Starke counties
Librarian: Patricia Ciancio
Machine agency contact: Patricia Ciancio
Library code: IN1C
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
magnifier
Special services: Braille on request,
children's summer reading
program
Publications: Patron newsletter
Talking Books
Service
Evansville-Vanderburgh
Public Library
22 South East
Fifth Street
Evansville, IN
47708-1694
Telephone: (812) 428-8235
FAX: (812) 428-8215
E-mail: tbs@evpl.org or barbs@evpl.org
Serves: Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Martin,Perry, Pike, Posey,
Spencer, Vanderburgh, andWarrick counties
Librarian: Barbara Shanks
Library code: IN1H
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos
Assistive devices: Magnifier
Special services: Catalog of locally produced materials
Northwest Indiana
Subregional Library for the
Blind and
Physically Handicapped
Lake County Public
Library
1919 West 81st
Avenue
Merrillville, IN
46410-5382
Telephone: (219) 769-3541
TDD: (219) 769-3541
FAX: (219) 769-0690
E-mail: tbooks@lakeco.lib.in.us orrlewis@lakeco.lib.in.us
Serves: Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, and Portercounties
Librarian: Renee Lewis
Library code: IN1E
Hours: 8:00 through 4:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos,foreign-language
books, print reference collection, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), magnifier, optical character
reader, speech input or output
Special services: Volunteer services
Library for the
Blind and Physically
Handicapped #
Iowa Department
for the Blind
524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, IA
50309-2364
Telephone: (515) 281-1333
Toll-free: (800) 362-2587
TDD: (515) 281-1355
Fax: (515) 281-1378
E-mail: library@blind.state.ia.us
Web site: http://www.blind.state.ia.us/library/
Serves: Iowa
Librarian: Karen Keninger
Machine agency contact: Niels Andersen
Library code: IA1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette, large print
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, children's books,
electronic books, foreign language books, local
subjects and authors
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven), braille
notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large
print, magnifier, optical character reader,
paperless braille display, screen enlarging software, speech
input or output
Special services: Book club, braille
on request, children's summer
reading program, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Kansas State
Library
Kansas Talking
Books Regional Library
ESU Memorial Union
1200 Commercial,
Box 4055
Emporia, KS
66801-5087
Telephone: (620) 343-7124
Toll-free: (800) 362-0699
FAX: (620) 343-7124
E-mail: tonih@kslib.info
Web site: http://skyways.org/KSL/talking/ksl_bph.html
Serves: Kansas; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Librarian: Toni Harrell
Machine agency contact: Toni Harrell
Library code: KS1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos,foreign-language
books, local subjects and authors, print reference
collection, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven), braille
notetaker, hardware-software forhard-copy large
print, magnifier
Special services: Braille on request,
children's summer reading
program
Publications: Patron newsletter
Talking Book
Service
CKLS Headquarters
1409 Williams
Great Bend, KS
67530
Telephone: (620) 792-2393
Toll-free: (800) 362-2642
FAX: (620) 792-5495
E-mail: jmasden@ckls.org
Serves: Barton, Cloud, Ellis, Ellsworth, Jewell,Lincoln, Mitchell,
Osborne, Ottawa, Pawnee,Phillips, Republic,
Rooks, Rush, Russell, Saline,and Smith counties
Librarian: Joanita Doll-Masden
Library code: KS1C
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, children's books,
print reference collection, videotapeson disabilities
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software forhard-copy large
print
Special services: Braille on request,
children's summer reading
program, volunteer services
South Central
Kansas Library System
Talking Book
Subregional
901 North Main
Hutchinson, KS
67501
Telephone: (620) 663-5441
Toll-free: (800) 234-0529
FAX: (620) 663-1215
E-mail: ksocha@sckls.org
Web site: http://skyways.lib.ks.us/sckls/dept/
Serves: Barber, Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey,Kingman, Kiowa,
McPherson, Pratt, Reno, Rice,Stafford, and Sumner
counties
Librarian: Karen Socha
Library code: KS1D
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
speech input or output
Special services: Book discussion
group, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Talking Book
Service
Manhattan Public
Library
North Central
Kansas Libraries System
629 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS
66502-6086
Telephone: (785) 776-4741
Toll-free: (800) 432-2796
FAX: (785) 776-1545
E-mail: annp@manhattan.lib.ks.us orsuec@manhattan.lib.ks.us
Web site: http://www.manhattan.lib.ks.us/bph.html
Serves: Chase, Clay, Dickson, Geary, Lyon,Marion, Marshall,
Morris, Pottawatomie, Riley,Wabaunsee, and
Washington counties
Librarian: Ann Pearce
Library code: KS1F
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, children's books,
print reference collection, tactilemaps, textbooks,
videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software forhard-copy large
print, magnifier, optical character reader,
screen-enlarging software
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, volunteer
services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Western Kansas Talking
Books
Northwest Kansas
Library System
2 Washington
Square
P.O. Box 446
Norton, KS
67654-0446
Telephone: (785) 877-5148
Toll-free: (800) 432-2858
TDD: (785) 877-5148
FAX: (785) 877-5697
E-mail: tbook@ruraltel.net
Web site: http://skyways.lib.ks.us/kansas/nwkls/howard/bph.html
Serves: Cheyenne, Clark, Comanche, Decatur,Edwards, Finney,
Ford, Gove, Graham, Grant,Gray, Greeley,
Hamilton, Haskell, Hodgeman,Kearny, Lane, Logan,
Meade, Morton, Ness,Norton, Rawlin,
Scott, Seward, Sheridan,Sherman, Stanton,
Stevens, Thomas, Trego,Wallace, and Wichita
counties
Librarian: Clarice Howard
Library code: KS1B
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.),magnifier
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, volunteer
services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Talking Books
Topeka and Shawnee
County Public Library
1515 South West
10th Avenue
Topeka, KS
66604-1374
Telephone: (785) 580-4530
Toll-free: (800) 432-2925
TDD: (785) 580-4545
Fax: (785) 580-4430
E-mail: tbooks@tscpl.lib.ks.us
Web site: http://www.tscpl.org/
Serves: Atchinson, Brown, Doniphan, Douglas,Franklin, Jackson,
Jefferson, Johnson,Leavenworth, Miami,
Nemaha, Osage, Shawnee,and Wyandotte
counties
Librarian: Suzanne Bundy
Library code: KS1G
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Print reference
collection, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, volunteer
services
Publications: Patron newsletter, subject bibliographies
Wichita Public
Library
Talking Books
Section
223 South Main
Wichita, KS 67202
Telephone: (316) 261-8500 and (316) 261-8574
Toll-free: (800) 362-2869
TDD: (316) 262-3972
FAX: (316) 262-4540
E-mail: breha@wichita.lib.ks.us
Serves: Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Chautauqua,Cherokee, Coffey,
Crawford, Elk, Greenwood,Labette, Linn,
Montgomery, Neosho, Sedgwick,Wilson, and Woodson
counties
Librarian: Brad Reha
Library code: KS1H
Hours: 10:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Assistive devices: Magnifier, page
turner
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, volunteer
services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Kentucky Library
for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped #
300 Coffee Tree
Road
P.O. Box 818
Frankfort, KY
40602-0818
Telephone: (502) 564-8300
Toll-free: (800) 372-2968
FAX: (502) 564-5773
E-mail: richard.feindel@ky.gov
Web site: http://www.kdla.ky.gov/libsupport/ktbl.htm
Serves: Kentucky
Librarian: Richard Feindel
Machine agency contact: Richard Feindel
Library code: KY1A
Hours: 8:00 through 4:30 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette
Special Collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, local subjects and
authors
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual)
Special services: Volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Northern Kentucky
Talking Book Library
502 Scott
Boulevard
Covington, KY
41011
Telephone: (859) 962-4095
Toll-free: (866) 491-7610
TDD: (859) 962-4060
FAX: (859) 962-4096
E-mail: ksanders@kenton.lib.ky.us
Web site: http://www.kenton.lib.ky.us/information/talking.html
Serves: Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant,Kenton, Owen, and
Pendleton counties
Hours: Library Services
Coordinator: Keith Sanders
Library code: KY1C
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special Collections: Videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), magnifier, optical character
reader, speech input or output
Special services: Volunteer services
Louisville Talking
Book Library
Louisville Free
Public Library
301 West York
Street
Louisville, KY
40203
Telephone: (502) 574-1625
Toll-free: (866) 491-7610
TDD: (502) 574-1621
FAX: (502) 574-1657
E-mail: denning@louisville.lib.ky.us
Web site: http://www.lfpl.org/tbl.htm
Serves: City of Louisville and Jefferson County
Librarian: Tom Denning
Library code: KY1B
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, local subjects and
authors
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print, optical
character reader, screen enlarging software, speech
input or output
Special services: Book discussion
group, braille on request,
children's story hour, children's summer reading
program, volunteer services
State Library of
Louisiana
Services for the
Blind and Physically
Handicapped
701 North Fourth
Street
Baton Rouge, LA
70802-5232
Telephone: (225) 342-4944 and (225) 342-4943
Toll-free: (800) 543-4702
FAX: (225) 342-6817
E-mail: sbph@pelican.state.lib.la.us
Web site: http://www.state.lib.la.us/Dept/SpecServ/sbph.htm
Serves: Louisiana; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Librarian: Elizabeth Perkins
Machine agency contact: Charles Richardson
Library code: LA1A
Hours: 8:00 through 4:30 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual)
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, volunteer
services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Library Services
for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
Maine State
Library
64 State House
Station
Augusta, ME
04333-0064
Telephone: (207) 287-5650
Toll-free: (800) 762-7106
FAX: (207) 287-5654
E-mail: melora.norman@maine.gov
Web site: http://www.maine.gov/msl/outreach
Serves: Maine; braille readers receive service fromMassachusetts.
Librarian: Melora Norman
Machine agency contact: Melora Norman
Library code: ME1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, children's books,
foreign-language books, local subjects and authors
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, volunteer
services
Publications: Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter
Maryland State
Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped #
415 Park Avenue
Baltimore, MD
21201-3603
Telephone: (410) 230-2424
Toll-free: (800) 964-9209
TDD: (410) 333-8679
FAX: (410) 333-2095
E-mail: recept@lbph.lib.md.us
Web site: http://www.lbph.lib.md.us
Serves: Maryland (except Montgomery County)
Librarian: Jill Lewis
Machine agency contact: Sheila Smith
Library code: MD1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M-F; 10:00 through 2:00 second Sat
Book collection: Braille, cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, children's books,
local subjects and authors, print reference collection, print-braille books, tactilemaps, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven), braille
notetaker, braillewriter (manual),hardware-software
for hard-copy large print,magnifier, Optacon,
optical character reader,screen-enlarging
software, speech input or output
Special services: Braille on request,
children's story hour,
children's summer reading program, volunteer services
Publications: Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter
Special Needs
Library
Montgomery County
Department of Public
Libraries
6400 Democracy
Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20817
Telephone: (240) 777-0960
TDD: (301) 897-2217
Web site: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/libraries/branchinfo/sn.asp
Serves: Montgomery County
Librarian: Charlette Stinnett
Library code: MD1B
Hours: 1:00 through 8:30 T; 10:00 through 5:00 W through F, alternateM or Sat
Book collection: Cassette
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for
hard-copy large print, screen enlarging software, speech
input or output
Braille and
Talking Book Library #
Perkins School for
the Blind
175 North Beacon
Street
Watertown, MA
02472-2790
Telephone: (617) 972-7240
Toll-free: (800) 852-3133
FAX: (617) 972-7363
E-mail: library@perkins.org orkim.charlson@perkins.org
Web site: http://www.perkins.org
Serves: Massachusetts; braille readers in Maine,New Hampshire, Rhode
Island, and Vermont
Librarian: Kim Charlson
Machine agency contact: Steve Magliozzi
Library code: MA1A
Hours: 8:30 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
screen-enlarging software, speech input or output
Special services: Volunteer services
Talking Book
Library
Worcester Public
Library
3 Salem Square
Worcester, MA
01608-2074
Telephone: (508) 799-1730 and (508) 799-1645
Toll-free: (800) 762-0085
TDD: (508) 799-1731
FAX: (508) 799-1676
E-mail: jizatt@cwmars.org ortalkbook@cwmars.org
Web site: http://www.worcpublib.org/talkingbook/index.htm
Serves: Hampden, Middlesex, and Worcestercounties
Librarian: James Izatt
Library code: MA1B
Hours: 9:00 through 9:00 M through W; 9:00 through 5:30 F, Sat
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, children's books,
print reference collection, printbraillebooks
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven), braillewriter
(manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print,
magnifier, optical character reader,screen-enlarging
software, speech input or output
Special services: Book discussion
group, braille on request,
children's story hour, children's summer reading
program, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Library of
Michigan #
Service for the
Blind and Physically Handicapped
702 West Kalamazoo
Lansing, MI
48915-1609
Bulk mail: P.O. Box 30007
Lansing, MI 48909
Telephone: (517) 373-5614
Toll-free: (800) 992-9012
TDD: (517) 373-1592
FAX: (517) 373-5865
E-mail: sbph@michigan.gov
Web site: http://www.michigan.gov/hal/
Serves: Michigan except Wayne County; braillereaders in all of
Michigan
Librarian: Susan Chinault
Machine agency contact: Brent Duncan
Library code: MI1A
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M-F
Book collection: Braille, cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, volunteer-produced
braille, volunteer-producedcassettes
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
screen-enlarging software, speech input or output
Special services: Volunteer services
Northland Library
Cooperative
316 East Chisholm
Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Telephone: (989) 356-1622
Toll-free: (800) 446-1580
FAX: (989) 354-3939
E-mail: nlclbph@northland.lib.mi.us
Web site: http://nlc.lib.mi.us/library/
Serves: Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Charlevoix,Cheboygan, Emmet,
Iosco, Montmorency,Ogemaw, Oscoda,
Otsego and Presque Islecounties
Librarian: Bryon Sitler
Library code: MI1J
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M, T, Th, F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, braille, large
print-cassette combination, loan-ableequipment
Assistive devices: Closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), optical character
reader
Special services: Volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Washtenaw County
Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled
P.O. Box 8645
Ann Arbor, MI
48107-8645
Bulk mail: 4135 Washtenaw
Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI
48107-8645
Telephone: (734) 973-4350
Toll-free: (888) 460-0680
FAX: (734) 973-4963
E-mail: lbpd@eWashtenaw.org orwolfem@eWashtenaw.org
Web site: http://www.eWashtenaw.org
Serves: Jackson, Livingston, and Washtenawcounties
Librarian: Margaret Wolfe
Library code: MI1B
Hours: 8:30 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
magnifier, optical character reader,screen-enlarging
software, speech input or output
Special services: Book discussion
group
Publications: Patron newsletter
Macomb Library for
the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
16480 Hall Road
Clinton Township,
MI 48038-1132
Telephone: (586) 286-1580
FAX: (586) 286-0634
E-mail: macbld@libcoop.net orbabbev@libcoop.net
Web site: http://www.libcoop.net/macspe
Serves: Macomb County
Librarian: Beverlee Babcock
Library code: MI1M
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, BiFolkal Kits,
book-cassette combination, children's books,
local subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print,
magnifier, optical character reader,screen-enlarging
software, speech input or output
Special services:
Braille on request, children's summer reading
program, dial-up news or book services, radio
reading service, volunteer services
Publications: Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter
Talking Book
Center
Mideastern
Michigan Library for the Blind
and Physically
Handicapped
G-4195 West
Pasadena Avenue
Flint, MI 48504
Telephone: (810) 732-1120
Toll-free: (877) 732-1120
FAX: (810) 732-1715
E-mail: lking@gfn.org
Web site: http://gdl.falcon.edu/talkingbookcenter/talkingbooks.htm
Serves: Genesee, Lapeer, and Shiawassee counties
Librarian: Deloris King
Library code: MI1F
Hours: 9:00 through 8:00 M through Th; 9:00 through 5:00 F, Sat
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, print/braille,
videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for
hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character
reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or
output
Special services: Braille on request,
children's summer reading
program, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Upper Peninsula
Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
1615 Presque Isle
Avenue
Marquette, MI
49855
Telephone: (906) 228-7697
Toll-free: (800) 562-8985
TDD: (906) 228-7697
FAX: (906) 228-5627
E-mail: uplbph@uproc.lib.mi.us
Web site: http://www.uproc.lib.mi.us/uplbph/
Serves: Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta,Dickerson, Gogebic,
Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw,Luce, Mackinac,
Marquette, Menominee,Ontonagon, and
Schoolcraft counties
Librarian: Suzanne Dees
Library code: MI1D
Hours: 8:30 through 5:30 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Muskegon County
Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
97 East Apple
Avenue
Muskegon, MI
49442-3404
Telephone: (231) 724-6257 and (231) 727-6248
Toll-free: (877) 569-4801
TDD: (231) 722-4103
FAX: (231) 724-6675
E-mail: mclsm@llcoop.org ormillersh@co.muskegon.mi.us
Web site: http://www.muskcolib.org/lbph.htm
Serves: Muskegon and Ottawa counties
Librarian: Sheila Miller
Library code: MI1K
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software forhard-copy large
print, magnifier, optical character reader
Publications: Patron newsletter
Oakland County
Library for the Visually and Physically
Impaired
1200 North
Telegraph, Department 482
Pontiac, MI
48341-0482
Telephone: (248) 858-5050
Toll-free: (800) 774-4542
TDD: (248) 452-2247
FAX: (248) 858-9313
E-mail: lvpi@co.oakland.mi.us
Web site: http://www.co.oakland.mi.us/lvpi/
Serves: Oakland County
Librarian: David Conklin
Library code: MI1E
Hours: 8:30 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, braille,
foreign-language books, print reference collection
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for
hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character
reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or
output
Special services:
Volunteer services
Publications: Catalog of locally produced materials
St. Clair County
Library
Special
Technologies Alternative Resource (STAR)
210 McMorran
Boulevard
Port Huron, MI
48060
Telephone: (810) 982-3600
Toll-free: (800) 272-8570
TDD: (810) 455-0200
FAX: (810) 987-6768
E-mail: star@sccl.lib.mi.us
Web site: http://www.sccl.lib.mi.us/star.html
Serves: Huron, Sanilac, St. Clair, and Tuscolacounties
Librarian: Mary Jo Koch
Library code: MI1I
Hours: 9:00 through 5:30 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, children's books,
print reference collection, print-braille books
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print,
magnifier, optical character reader,screen-enlarging
software, speech input or output
Special services: Braille on request,
children's summer reading
program, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Grand Traverse
Area Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
610 Woodmere
Avenue
Traverse City, MI
49686-3397
Telephone: (231) 932-8558
Toll-free: (877) 931-8558
TDD: (231) 932-8507
FAX: (231) 932-8578
E-mail: lbph@tadl.tcnet.org
Web site: http://tadl.tcnet.org/index/lbph.htm
Serves: Antrim, Benzie, Crawford, GrandTraverse, Kalkaska,
Lake, Leelanau, Manistee,Mason, Mecosta,
Missaukee, Newaygo, Oceana,Osceola, Roscommon,
and Wexford counties
Librarian: Kathy Kelto
Library code: MI1H
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), optical character reader,
screen-enlarging software, speech input or
output
Special services: Volunteer services
Kent District
Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
Wyoming Branch
Library
3350 Michael
Avenue, Southwest
Wyoming, MI 49509
Telephone: (616) 647-3988 and (616) 647-3980
FAX: (616) 534-4822
E-mail: lbphstaff@kdl.org or lweld@kdl.org
Web site: http://www.kdl.org/about_kdl/lbph/index.asp
Serves: Ionia, Kent, and Montcalm counties
Librarian: Laura Weld
Library code: MI1G
Hours: 9:30 through 9:00 M through Th; 9:30 through 5:00 F, Sat; 1:00 through 5:00 Sun
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, print-braille books
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print,
magnifier, optical character reader,screen-enlarging
software, speech input or output
Special services: Braille on request,
volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Wayne County
Regional Library for the Blind
and Physically
Handicapped
30555 Michigan
Avenue
Westland, MI 48186-5310
Telephone: (734) 727-7300
Toll-free: (888) 968-2737
TDD: (734) 727-7330
FAX: (734) 727-7333
E-mail: wcrlbph@wayneregional.lib.mi.us
Web site: http://wayneregional.lib.mi.us
Serves: Wayne County except Detroit andHighland Park;
braille readers receive service fromLansing, Michigan.
Librarian: vacant
Machine agency contact: vacant
Library code: MI2A
Hours: 8:00 through 4:30 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, children's books,
foreign-language books, local subjects and
authors, print reference collection, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven), braille
notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), magnifier, optical character
reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or
output
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, volunteer
services
Publications: Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter
Detroit
Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
Detroit Public
Library
Douglass Branch
Library
3666 Grand River
Avenue
Detroit, MI 48208
Telephone: (313) 833-5494 and (313) 833-5497
TDD: (313) 833-5492
FAX: (313) 832-5597
E-mail: dmiddle@detroit.lib.mi.us
Web site: http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/services/
Serves: Detroit and Highland Park (Wayne County)
Librarian: Dori Middleton
Library code: MI2B
Hours: 10:00 through 6:00 M, W, F; 12:00 through 8:00 T, Th
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, braille, children's
books, electronic books, local subjects and
authors, print reference collection,tactile maps,
videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven), braille
notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large
print, magnifier, optical character reader,
screen-enlarging software, speech input or
output
Special services: Children's summer
reading program
Publications: Patron newsletter
Minnesota Library
for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped #*
388 SE 6th Avenue
Faribault, MN
55021-6340
Telephone: (507) 333-4828
Toll-free: (800) 722-0550
FAX: (507) 333-4832
E-mail: mn.lbph@state.mn.us orcatherine.durivage@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.education.state.mn.us/html/intro_mlbph.htm
Serves: Minnesota
Librarian: Catherine Durivage
Library code: MN1A
Hours: 7:30 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette, large print
Special collections: Children's books,
foreign language books, local
subjects and authors
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print,
magnifier, optical character reader, paperless braille
display, screen-enlarging software, speech input or
output
Special services: Children's story
hour, volunteer services
Publications: Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter
Audio Services
Communication
Center
2200 University
Avenue, West
Suite 240
St. Paul, MN
55114-1840
Telephone: (651) 642-0849
Toll free: (800) 652-9000
FAX: (651) 642-0473
E-mail: esevdy@ssb.state.mn.us
Attn: Ellie Sevdy
Library code: MN9A
Blind and
Physically Handicapped Library
Services
Mississippi
Library Commission
1221 Ellis Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
Telephone: (601) 961-4111
Toll-free: (800) 446-0892
FAX: (601) 354-7007
E-mail: lbph@mlc.lib.ms.us orrahye@mlc.lib.ms.us
Web site: http://www.mlc.lib.ms.us/bphls/
Serves: Mississippi; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Librarian: Rahye Puckett
Machine agency contact: Ruby Needham
Library code: MS1A
Hours: 7:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, braille, print
reference collection, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.),magnifier,
screen-enlarging software
Special services: Braille on request,
children's summer reading
program, volunteer services
Publications: Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter,
subject bibliographies
Wolfner Library
for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped #
P.O. Box 387
Jefferson City, MO
65102-0387
Bulk mail: 600 West Main
Jefferson City, MO
65101
Telephone: (573) 751-8720
Toll-free: (800) 392-2614
TDD: (800) 347-1379
FAX: (573) 526-2985
E-mail: wolfner@sos.mo.gov orrichard.smith@sos.mo.gov
Web site: http://www.sos.mo.gov/wolfner
Serves: Missouri
Librarian: Richard J. Smith
Machine agency contact: Archie Andrews
Library code: MO1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, children's books,
electronic books, local subjects and authors, print
reference collection, textbooks, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
optical character reader, speech input or output
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, dial-up
news or book services, radioreading service,
volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter, subject bibliographies
Montana Talking
Book Library
1515 East Sixth
Avenue
P.O. Box 201800
Helena, MT
59620-1800
Telephone: (406) 444-2064 and (406) 444-5399
Toll-free: (800) 332-3400
TDD: (406) 444-3005
FAX: (406) 444-0266
E-mail: Cbriggs@state.mt.us
Web site: http://msl.state.mt.us/tbl/
Serves: Montana; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Librarian: Christie Briggs
Machine agency contact: Lee Madison
Library code: MT1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos;Finnish, Spanish,
and other foreign-languagebooks; videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software forhard-copy large
print, magnifier, screen-enlarging software, speech
input or output
Special services: Book discussion
group, braille on request,
children's story hour, children's summer reading
program, dial-up news or book services, radio
reading service, volunteer services
Publications: Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter,
subject bibliographies
Nebraska Library
Commission
Talking Book and
Braille Service
The Atrium
1200 N Street,
Suite 120
Lincoln, NE
68508-2023
Telephone: (402) 471-4038 and (402) 742-7691
Toll-free: (800) 742-7691
TDD: (402) 471-4038
FAX: (402) 471-6244
E-mail: doertli@nlc.state.ne.us
Web site: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/tbbs/tbbs1.html
Serves: Nebraska; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Librarian: David Oertli
Machine agency contact: Paul Jacobsen
Library code: NE1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, braille, local
subjects and authors, print reference collection,
volunteer-produced braille, volunteerproducedcassettes
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for
hard-copy large print, optical character reader,
screen-enlarging software
Special services: Braille on request,
children's summer reading
program, volunteer services
Publications: Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter
Nevada Talking
Book Services
Nevada State
Library and Archives
100 North Stewart
Street
Carson City, NV
89701-4285
Telephone: (775) 684-3354
Toll-free: (800) 922-9334
TDD: (775) 687-8338
FAX: (775) 684-3311
E-mail: keputnam@clan.lib.nv.us
Web site: www.dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/nsla/tbooks/
Serves: Nevada; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Librarian: Keri Putnam
Machine agency contact: Keri Putnam
Library code: NV1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven), optical
character reader, screen-enlarging software
Special services: Braille on request,
volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Southern Nevada
Talking Books Library
80 North Pecos
Road
Henderson, NV
89014
Telephone: (702) 733-1925
FAX: (702) 263-9541
E-mail: rasnetse@clan.lib.nv.us
Web site: http://www.NevadaCulture.org
Serves: Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln, and Nyecounties
Librarian: Rebecca Snetfelaar
Library code: NV1B
Hours: 9:00 through 7:00 M through Th; 9:00 through 5:00 F;12:00 through 4:00 Sat
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), optical character
reader, screen-enlarging software
Special services: Radio reading
service, volunteer services
New Hampshire
State Library
Library Services
to Persons with Disabilities
117 Pleasant
Street
Concord, NH
03301-3852
Telephone: (603) 271-3429
Toll-free: (800) 491-4200
FAX: (603) 271-8370
E-mail: gilbreth@library.state.nh.us
Web site: http://www.state.nh.us/nhsl/talkbks
Serves: New Hampshire; braille readers receive service from
Massachusetts.
Librarian: Donna Gilbreth
Machine agency contact: Pamela Ober
Library code: NH1A
Hours: 8:00 through 4:30 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, large print,
print-braille books
Special services: Volunteer services
New Jersey Library
for the Blind and Handicapped #
P.O. Box 501
Trenton, NJ
08625-0501
Bulk mail: 2300 Stuyvesant
Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
Telephone: (609) 530-4000
Toll-free: (800) 792-8322
TDD: (800) 882-5593
FAX: (609) 530-6384
E-mail: njlbh@njstatelib.org
Web site: http://www2.njstatelib.org/lbh/index.htm
Serves: New Jersey
Librarian: Venetia V. Demson
Machine agency contact: Karen Zucker
Library code: NJ1A
Hours: 9:00 through 4:30 M through F; 9:00 through 3:00 Sat
Book collection: Braille, cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos; children's books;
Greek, Hebrew, Polish, and Yiddish
foreign-language books; local subjects and authors;
reference books and videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
screen-enlarging software, speech input or output
Special services: Children's story
hour, children's summer reading
program, radio reading service, volunteer services
Publications: Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter,
subject bibliographies
New Mexico Library
for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
1209 Camino Carlos
Rey
Santa Fe, NM
87507-5166
Telephone: (505) 476-9770 and (505) 476-9772
Toll-free: (800) 456-5515
FAX: (505) 476-9776
E-mail: lbph@stlib.state.nm.us
Web site: http://www.stlib.state.nm.us
Serves: New Mexico; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Librarian: John Mugford
Machine agency contact: Phil Crider
Library code: NM1A
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special services: Volunteer services
New York State
Talking Book and Braille
Library #
Cultural Education
Center
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12230
Telephone: (518) 474-5935
Toll-free: (800) 342-3688
FAX: (518) 486-5786
E-mail: tbbl@mail.nysed.gov ortbblkids@mail.nysed.gov
Web site: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/tbbl/index.html
Serves: New York State except New York Cityand Long Island
Librarian: Jane Somers
Machine agency contact: Jane Somers
Library code: NY2A
Hours: 8:00 through 4:30 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print,
magnifier, optical character reader, speech input or
output
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, volunteer
services
Publications: Patron newsletter
The New York
Public Library #
Andrew Heiskell
Braille and Talking Book
Library
40 West 20th
Street
New York, NY
10011-4211
Telephone: (212) 206-5400 and (212) 206-5425
TDD: (212) 206-5458
FAX: (212) 206-5418
E-mail: ahlbph@nypl.org
Web site: http://www.nypl.org/branch/lb/
Serves: New York City and Long Island
Librarian: Robert McBrien
Machine agency contact: Robert McBrien
Library code: NY1A
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, local subjects and
authors, print reference collection, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
magnifier, optical character reader,screen-enlarging
software, speech input or output
Special services: Children's story
hour, children's summer reading
program, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter, subject bibliographies
Long Island
Talking Book Library (LITBL)
Outreach Services
Suffolk
Cooperative Library System
627 North Sunrise
Service Road, P.O. Box 9000
Bellport, NY
11713-9000
Telephone: (631) 286-1600
Toll-free: (866) 833-1122
TDD: (631) 286-4546
FAX: (631) 286-1647
E-mail: vlewis@suffolk.lib.ny.us orlbph@suffolk.lib.ny.us
Web site: http://www.litbl.org
Serves: Nassau and Suffolk counties
Librarian: Valerie Lewis
Library code: NY1B
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, braille, local
subjects and authors, print reference collection,
videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
optical character reader, screen enlarging software
Special services: Volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
North Carolina
Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped #
State Library of
North Carolina
Department of
Cultural Resources
1811 Capital
Boulevard
Raleigh, NC
27604-2188
Bulk mail: 1811 Capital
Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27635
Telephone: (919) 733-4376
Toll-free: (888) 388-2460
TDD: (919) 733-1462
FAX: (919) 733-6910
E-mail: nclbph@ncmail.net orfrancine.martin@ncmail.net
Web site: http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/lbph/lbph.htm
Serves: North Carolina; braille readers in SouthCarolina
Librarian: Francine Martin
Machine agency contact: Francine Martin
Library code: NC1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette, large print
Special collections: Print reference
collection
Assistive devices: Closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), optical character
reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or
output
Special services: Volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
North Dakota State
Library*
Talking Book
Services
604 East Boulevard
Avenue
Department 250
Bismarck, ND
58505-0800
Bulk mail: Disability
Services Department
604 East Boulevard
Avenue—Department 250
Bismarck, ND
58505-0800
Telephone: (701) 328-1408 and (701) 328-1477
Toll-free: (800) 843-9948
TDD: (800) 892-8622
FAX: (701) 328-2040
E-mail: tbooks@state.nd.us
Web site: http://ndsl.lib.state.nd.us/DisabilityServices.html
Serves: North Dakota; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Librarian: Stella Cone
Library code: ND1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, braille, children's
books, local subjects and authors, print
reference collection, videotapes on disabilities
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, radio
reading service, volunteer services
Publications: Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter
North Dakota
Vision Services/School for the Blind
500 Stanford Road,
Suite A
Grand Forks, ND
58203
Telephone: (701) 795-2700
Toll-free: (800) 421-1181
FAX: (701) 795-2727
E-mail: leklinge@sendit.nodakedu
Web site: http://www.ndvisionservices.com
Attn: Leslie Klingenstein
Library code: ND9A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
The Public Library
of Cincinnati and Hamilton
County #*
Library for the
Blind and Physically Handicapped
800 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH
45202-2071
Telephone: (513) 369-6999
Toll-free: (800) 582-0335
TDD: (513) 369-3372
FAX: (513) 369-3111
E-mail: lfb@cincinnatilibrary.org ordonna.foust@cincinnatilibrary.org
Web site: http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/info/main/lb/
Serves: Adams, Athens, Brown, Butler, Clark,Clermont, Clinton,
Fairfield, Fayette, Gallia,Greene, Hamilton,
Highland, Hocking, Jackson,Lawrence, Madison,
Meigs, Miami, Monroe,Montgomery, Morgan,
Muskingum, Noble, Perry,Pickaway, Pike,
Preble, Ross, Scioto, Vinton,Warren, and
Washington counties
Librarian: Donna Foust
Library code: OH2A
Hours: 8:00 through 9:00 M through W; 9:00 through 6:00 Th through Sat;1:00 through 5:00 Sun
Book collection: Braille, cassette
Special collections: Local subjects
and authors, print reference
collection
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), magnifier, optical character reader,
paperless braille display, screen enlarging software
Special services: Volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Library for the
Blind and Physically
Handicapped #*
Cleveland Public
Library
17121 Lake Shore
Boulevard
Cleveland, OH
44110-4006
Telephone: (216) 623-2911
Toll-free: (800) 362-1262
FAX: (216) 623-7036
E-mail: Barbara.Mates@cpl.org or LBPH@cpl.org
Web site: http://www.cpl.org/Locations.asp?FormMode=LBPH
Serves: Allen, Ashland, Ashtabula, Auglaize, Belmont, Carroll,
Champaign, Columbiana, Coshocton, Crawford,
Cuyahoga, Darke, Defiance, Delaware,
Erie, Franklin, Fulton, Geauga, Guernsey,
Hancock, Hardin, Harrison, Henry, Holmes,
Huron, Jefferson, Knox, Lake, Licking, Logan,
Lorain, Lucas, Mahoning, Marion, Medina,
Mercer, Morrow, Ottawa, Paulding, Portage,
Putman, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Shelby,
Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Union,
Van Wert, Wayne, Williams, Wood, and Wyandot
counties
Librarian: Barbara Mates
Library code: OH1A
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, local subjects and
authors, print reference collection,
videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
optical character reader, screen enlarging software, speech
input or output
Special services: Book discussion
group, braille on request,
children's summer reading program, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
The State Library
of Ohio
Talking Book
Program
274 East First
Avenue
Columbus, OH
43201-3673
Telephone: (614) 644-6895
Toll-free: (800) 686-1531
FAX: (614) 995-2186
E-mail: jbow@sloma.state.oh.us
Web site: http://winslo.state.oh.us/slotalk.html
Attn: Judy Bow
Library code: OH9A
Oklahoma Library
for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
300 Northeast 18th
Street
Oklahoma City, OK
73105
Telephone: (405) 521-3514 and (405) 522-0516
Toll-free: (800) 523-0288
TDD: (405) 521-4672
FAX: (405) 521-4582
E-mail: library@drs.state.ok.us
Web site: http://www.library.state.ok.us
Serves: Oklahoma; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Librarian: Geraldine Adams
Machine agency contact: Paul Adams
Library code: OK1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos,textbooks
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven), braille
notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large
print, magnifier, optical character reader,
paperless braille display, screen enlarging software, speech
input or output
Special services: Braille on request,
dial-up news or book services,
volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Talking Book and
Braille Services #
Oregon State
Library
250 Winter Street
Northeast
Salem, OR
97301-3950
Telephone: (503) 378-3849 and (800) 452-0292
TDD: (503) 378-4276
FAX: (503) 588-7119
E-mail: tbabs-or@webhost.osl.state.or.us orcarolynn.m.avery@state.or.us
Web site: http://www.osl.state.or.us/home/tbabs/
Serves: Oregon
Librarian: Carolynn Avery
Machine agency contact: Eugene Newbill
Library code: OR1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, children's books,
foreign-language books, local subjects and authors,
purchased cassettes, volunteer-produced
cassettes
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), hardware-software for hard-copy large
print, optical character reader, speech input or
output
Special services: Volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter, subject bibliographies
Library for the
Blind and Physically Handicapped #
Free Library of
Philadelphia
P.O. Box 1194
Philadelphia, PA
19105
Bulk mail: 919 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
19107
Telephone: (215) 683-3213
Toll-free: (800) 222-1754
FAX: (215) 683-3211
E-mail: flpblind@library.phila.gov
Web site: http://www.library.phila.gov/lbh/lbh.htm
Serves: Bradford, Cumberland, Lycoming, Northumberland, Perry,
Snyder, Sullivan, York, and all other
counties in eastern Pennsylvania; braille readers in
Delaware, all of Pennsylvania, and West Virginia
Librarian: Vickie Collins
Machine agency contact: Richard Riddell
Library code: PA1A
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, local subjects and
authors, print reference collection, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven), braille
notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large
print, magnifier, optical character reader,
paperless braille display, screen enlarging software, speech
input or output
Special services: Book discussion
group, braille on request,
children's story hour, volunteer services
Publications: Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter
Library for the
Blind and Physically Handicapped
Carnegie Library
of Pittsburgh
Leonard C. Staisey
Building
4724 Baum
Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA
15213-1389
Telephone: (412) 687-2440
Toll-free: (800) 242-0586
FAX: (412) 687-2442
E-mail: lbph@carnegielibrary.org
Web site: http://www.carnegielibrary.org/lbph
Serves: Adams, Centre, Clinton, Franklin, Huntingdon, Juniata,
Mifflin, Tioga, Warren, and all other counties
in western Pennsylvania; braille readers receive
service from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Librarian: Kathleen Kappel
Machine agency contact: Henry Picciafoco
Library code: PA2A
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Children's books,
local subjects and
authors, print reference collection, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print,
magnifier, optical character reader, paperless braille
display, screen-enlarging software, speech input or
output
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, volunteer
services
Publications: Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter,
subject bibliographies
Puerto Rico
Regional Library for the Blind and
Physically
Handicapped #
520 Ponce de Leon
Avenue, Suite 2
San Juan, PR 00901
Telephone: (787) 723-2519
Toll-free: (800) 981-8008
FAX: (787) 721-8177
E-mail: bibciego@tld.net or ienrique@tld.net
Serves: Puerto Rico
Librarian: Igri Enriquez
Machine agency contact: Igri Enriquez
Library code: PR1A
Hours: 8:00 through 4:30 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette, large print
Special collections: Children's books,
foreign language books, local
subjects and authors, print reference collection
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print, optical
character reader, speech inputor output
Special services: Braille on request
Publications: Catalog of locally produced materials
Talking Books Plus
Office of Library
and Information Services
One Capitol Hill
Providence, RI
02908
Telephone: (401) 222-5800
TDD: (800) 745-5555
FAX: (401) 222-4195
E-mail: tbplus@lori.state.ri.us
Web site: http://www.lori.ri.gov/tbp
Serves: Rhode Island; braille readers receive service from
Massachusetts.
Librarian: Andrew Egan
Machine agency contact: Kenneth Marold
Library code: RI1A
Hours: 8:00 through 4:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), hardware-software for
hard-copy large print, optical character reader
Special services: Children's summer
reading program
Publications: Patron newsletter
South Carolina
State Library
Talking Book
Services
P.O. Box 821
Columbia, SC
29202-0821
Bulk mail: 1430 Senate Street
Columbia, SC
29202-0821
Telephone: (803) 734-4611
Toll-free: (800) 922-7818
TDD: (803) 734-7298
FAX: (803) 734-4610
E-mail: lbphbooks@leo.scsl.state.sc.us orguynell@leo.scsl.state.sc.us
Web site: http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/bph
Serves: South Carolina; braille readers receive service from North
Carolina.
Librarian (acting): Guynell Williams
Machine agency contact: Guynell Williams
Library code: SC1A
Hours: 8:30 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, local subjects and
authors
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven), closed-circuit
TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for
hard-copy large print, optical character reader,
screen-enlarging software, speech input or
output
Special services: Children's summer
reading program, radio
reading service, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
South Dakota
Braille and Talking Book Library
State Library
Building
800 Governors
Drive
Pierre, SD
57501-2294
Telephone: (605) 773-3131
Toll-free: (800) 423-6665
FAX: (605) 773-6962
E-mail: dan.boyd@state.sd.us
Web site: http://www.sdstatelibrary.com/b&tb/
Serves: South Dakota; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Librarian: Daniel Boyd
Machine agency contact: Bonnie Olson
Library code: SD1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Braille
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven), braille
notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), magnifier,screen-enlarging
software, speech input or output
Special services: Braille on request,
children's summer reading
program, radio reading service, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Tennessee Library
for the Blind and Physically Handicapped #
Tennessee State
Library and Archives
403 Seventh Avenue
North
Nashville, TN
37243-0313
Telephone: (615) 741-3915
Toll-free: (800) 342-3308
FAX: (615) 532-8856
E-mail: tlbph@state.tn.us orRuth.Hemphill@state.tn.us
Web site: http://www.state.tn.us/sos/statelib/LBPH
Serves: Tennessee
Librarian: Ruth Hemphill
Machine agency contact: Wanda Shepard
Library code: TN1A
Hours: 8:00 through 4:30 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, volunteer-produced
cassettes
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), hardware-software for hard-copy large
print
Special services: Dial-up news or book
services, volunteer services
Publications: Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter,
subject bibliographies
Texas State Library
and Archives Commission #
P.O. Box 12927
Austin, TX
78711-2927
Bulk mail: Talking Book
Program
1201 Brazos Street
Austin, TX
78756-3213
Telephone: (512) 463-5458 and (512) 452-7306
Toll-free: (800) 252-9605
FAX: (512) 936-0685
E-mail: tbp.services@tsl.state.tx.us ortbpinfo@tsl.state.tx.us
Web site: http://www.TexasTalkingBooks.org
Serves: Texas
Librarian: Ava Smith
Machine agency contact: Edward Earle
Library code: TX1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, children's books,
electronic books, foreign language books, local
subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser (computer driven),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier,
speech input or output
Special services: Volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Utah State Library
Division #
Program for the
Blind and Disabled
250 North 1950
West, Suite A
Salt Lake City, UT
84116-7901
Telephone: (801) 715-6789
Toll-free: (800) 662-5540
TDD: (801) 715-6721
FAX: (801) 715-6767
E-mail: blind@utah.gov
Web site: http://library.utah.gov/blind.html
Serves: Utah and Wyoming; braille readers in Alabama, Alaska,
Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois,
Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska,
Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma,
South Dakota, and Wisconsin
Librarian (acting): Bessie Oakes
Machine agency contact (acting): Bessie Oakes
Library code: UT1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, local subjects and
authors, print reference collection, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print, optical
character reader, paperless braille display,
screen-enlarging software, speech input or output
Special services: Braille on request,
children's summer reading
program, radio reading service, volunteer services
Publications: Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter,
subject bibliographies
Vermont Department
of Libraries
Special Services
Unit
578 Paine Turnpike
North
Berlin, VT 05602
Telephone: (802) 828-3273
Toll-free: (800) 479-1711
FAX: (802) 828-2199
E-mail: ssu@dol.state.vt.us
Serves: Vermont; braille readers receive service from Massachusetts.
Librarian: S. Francis Woods
Machine agency contact: Jennifer Hart
Library code: VT1A
Hours: 7:45 through 4:30 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, print-braille books
Special services: Volunteer services
Virgin Islands
Library for the Visually and
Physically
Handicapped #
3012 Golden Rock
Christiansted, VI
00820
Telephone: (340) 772-2250
FAX: (340) 772-3545
E-mail: reglib@viaccess.net orsharlenejh@earthlink.net
Web site: http://www.library.gov.vi
Serves: U.S. Virgin Islands
Librarian: vacant
Library code: VI1A
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette
Virginia Library
and Resource Center #
Virginia
Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
395 Azalea Avenue
Richmond, VA
23227-3633
Telephone: (804) 371-3661
Toll-free: (800) 552-7015
TDD: (804) 371-3661
FAX: (804) 371-3328
E-mail: mccartbn@dbvi.state.va.us
Web site: http://www/vdbvi.org/library_and_resource_center.htm
Serves: Virginia
Librarian: Barbara McCarthy
Machine agency contact: Barbara McCarthy
Library code: VA1A
Hours: 8:15 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, print reference
collection, textbooks, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven), braille
notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), optical character reader, paperless
braille display, screen-enlarging software, speech
input or output
Special services: Radio reading
service, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Alexandria
Library-Beatley Central
Talking Book
Service
5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA
22304-2903
Telephone: (703) 519-5911
TDD: (703) 519-5918
FAX: (703) 519-5916
E-mail: emccaffrey@alexandria.lib.va.us
Web site: http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/main/talking_book.htm
Serves: City of Alexandria
Librarian: Loni McCaffrey
Library code: VA1B
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, print reference
collection, tactile maps, videotapeson disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), optical character reader,
speech input or output
Special services: Braille on request,
dial-up news or book services,
volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Talking Book
Service
Arlington County
Sub-Regional Library
1015 North Quincy
Street
Arlington, VA
22201
Telephone: (703) 228-6333
TDD: (703) 228-6320
FAX: (703) 228-7720
E-mail: talkingbooks@co.arlington.va.us orrbarne@co.arlington.va.us
Web site: http://www.co.arlington.va.us/lib/outreach/special.htm
Serves: Arlington County
Librarian: Roxanne Barnes
Library code: VA1C
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, print reference
collection, tactile maps, videotapeson disabilities
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
magnifier, optical character reader,
screen-enlarging software, speech input or
output
Special services: Braille on request,
children's summer reading
program, volunteer services
Access Services
Fairfax County
Public Library
12000 Government
Center Parkway
Suite 123
Fairfax, VA
22035-0012
Telephone: (703) 324-8380
TDD: (703) 324-8365
FAX: (703) 324-8386
E-mail: access@fairfaxcounty.gov
Web site: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/as/default.htm
Serves: Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and FallsChurch
Librarian: Jeanette Studley
Library code: VA1E
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, children's books,
print reference collection, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
magnifier, optical character reader, paperless braille
display, screen-enlarging software, speech input or
output
Special services: Book discussion
group, braille on request,
children's summer reading program, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Fredericksburg
Area Subregional Library
Central
Rappahannock Regional Library
1201 Caroline
Street
Fredericksburg, VA
22401
Telephone: (540) 372-1144
Toll-free: (800) 628-4807
TDD: (540) 371-9165
FAX: (540) 373-9411
E-mail: nbuck@crrl.org or bburnett@crrl.org
Web site: http://www.librarypoint.org/
Serves: Fredericksburg, Prince William, Spotsylvania,
Stafford, and Westmoreland counties
Librarian: Nancy Buck
Library code: VA1L
Hours: 9:00 through 5:30 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special services: Volunteer services
Newport News Subregional
Library for the Blind
and Physically
Handicapped
Newport News
Public Library System
110 Main Street
Newport News, VA
23601
Telephone: (757) 591-4858
TDD: (757) 591-4858
FAX: (757) 591-7425
E-mail: nnlbph@nngov.com
Web site: http://www.newport-news.va.us/library/libsys/locat/mainst/outrech/libblind.htm
Serves: James City and York counties; cities ofNewport News and
Williamsburg
Librarian: Sue Baldwin
Library code: VA1G
Hours: 9:00 through 9:00 M through Th; 9:00 through 6:00 F, Sat;1:00 through 5:00 Sun
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for
hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character
reader, paperless braille display, screen-enlarging
software, speech input or output
Special services: Braille on request
Publications: Patron newsletter
Roanoke Public
Library
Talking Book
Services
2607 Salem
Turnpike NW
Roanoke, VA
24017-5397
Telephone: (540) 853-2648
Toll-free: (800) 528-2342
FAX: (540) 853-1030
E-mail: branchmelrose@hotmail.com
Web site: http://www.roanokegov.com/library/talking.html
Serves: Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, and Roanoke counties; cities
of Clifton Forge, Covington, Roanoke, and Salem
Librarian: Diane McGuire
Library code: VA1H
Hours: 9:00 through 6:00 M through W, F; 12:00 through 9:00
Th; 9:00 through 5:00 Sat
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive videos, braille, print
reference collection, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braillewriter
(manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
magnifier
Special services: Volunteer services
Talking Book
Center
Staunton Public
Library
1 Churchville
Avenue
Staunton, VA 24401
Telephone: (540) 885-6215
Toll-free: (800) 995-6215
FAX: (540) 332-3906
E-mail: pearsonjo@ci.staunton.va.us ortalkingbooks@ci.staunton.va.us
Web site: http://www.staunton.va.us/talkingbooks
Serves: Augusta, Bath, Highland, Rockbridge, and Rockingham
counties; cities of Buena Vista, Harrisonburg,
Lexington, Staunton, and Waynesboro
Librarian: Oakley Pearson
Library code: VA1J
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for
hard-copy large print, optical character reader,
screen-enlarging software, speech input or output
Special services: Book discussion
group, braille on request,
children's summer reading program, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Bayside and
Special Services Library
Department of
Public Libraries
936 Independence
Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA
23455
Telephone: (757) 464-9175 and (757) 460-7575
TDD: (757) 464-9175
FAX: (757) 464-6741
E-mail: awicher@vbgov.com
Web site: http://www.vbgov.com/dept/library/services.asp
Serves: Isle of Wright, Northampton, and Southampton
counties; cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth,
Suffolk, and Virginia Beach
Librarian: Aleene Wicher
Library code: VA1I
Hours: 10:00 through 9:00 M through Th; 10:00 through 5:00 F, Sat
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, braille, children's
books, electronic books, local subjects and
authors, print reference collection, videotapes on
disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven), braille
notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large
print, Optacon, optical character reader,
paperless braille display, screen enlarging software, speech
input or output
Special services: Braille on request,
children's story hour,
children's summer reading program, volunteer services
Washington Talking
Book and Braille Library #
2021 9th Avenue
Seattle, WA
98121-2783
Bulk mail: 2021 9th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98129
Telephone: (206) 615-0400
Toll-free: (800) 542-0866
TDD: (206) 615-0419
FAX: (206) 615-0437
E-mail: wtbbl@wtbbl.org
Web site: http://www.spl.org/wtbbl/wtbbl.html
Serves: Washington
Librarian: Gloria Leonard
Machine agency contact: Maryte Racys
Library code: WA1A
Hours: 8:30 through 5:00 M through F; 9:00 through 1:00 Sat
Book collection: Braille, cassette, large
print, video
Special collections: Children's books,
electronic books,
foreign-language books, local subjects and authors, print
reference collection, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),
hardware-software for hard-copy large print,
magnifier, optical character reader, paperless braille
display, screen-enlarging software
Special services: Children's story
hour, children's summer reading
program, radio reading service, volunteer services
Publications: Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter
West Virginia
Library Commission, Special Libraries
Blind and
Physically Handicapped Services
Cultural Center
1900 Kanawha
Boulevard East
Charleston, WV
25305-0620
Telephone: (304) 558-4061
Toll-free: (800) 642-8674
FAX: (304) 558-6016
E-mail: Calvertd@wvlc.lib.wv.us ormathenyt@wvlc.lib.wv.us
Web site: http://librarycommission.lib.wv.us
Serves: West Virginia; braille readers receive service from
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Librarian: Donna Calvert
Machine agency contact: Linda Moles
Library code: WV1A
Hours: 8:30 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, print reference
collection
Special services: Dial-up news or book
services, volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
Services for the
Blind and Physically Handicapped
Cabell County
Public Library
455 Ninth Street
Plaza
Huntington, WV
25701
Telephone: (304) 528-5700
TDD: (304) 528-5694
FAX: (304) 528-5866
Serves: Cabell, Mason, Mingo, Putnam, and Wayne counties
Librarian: Donna Cushman
Library code: WV1C
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special services: Volunteer services
Services for the
Blind and Physically Handicapped
Parkersburg and
Wood County Public Library
3100 Emerson
Avenue
Parkersburg, WV
26104-2414
Telephone: (304) 420-4587
FAX: (304) 420-4589
E-mail: hickmanm@hp9k.park.lib.wv.us
Serves: Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler,
Wirt, and Wood counties
Librarian: Michael Hickman
Library code: WV1E
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Children's books,
print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Magnifier
Special services: Volunteer services
Publications: Patron newsletter
West Virginia
School for the Blind #
Library
301 East Main
Street
Romney, WV 26757
Telephone: (304) 822-4894
FAX: (304) 822-4896
E-mail: Csjohnso@access.k12.wv.us
Serves: Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy,Jefferson, Mineral,
Morgan, and Pendleton counties
Librarian: Cynthia Johnson
Library code: WV1F
Hours: 8:00 through 5:00 M, W, F; 8:00 through 8:00 T, Th
Book collection: Braille, cassette, large print
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, children's books,
print-braille books
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven),
braillewriter (manual)
Special services: Volunteer services
Ohio County Public
Library
Services for the
Blind and Physically
Handicapped
52 16th Street
Wheeling, WV
26003-3696
Telephone: (304) 232-0244
FAX: (304) 232-6848
Serves: Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, and Wetzel counties
Librarian: Lori Nicholson
Library code: WV1G
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Wisconsin Regional
Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
813 West Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI
53233-1436
Telephone: (414) 286-3045
Toll-free: (800) 242-8822
TDD: (414) 286-3548
FAX: (414) 286-3102
E-mail: mvalan@mpl.org or lbph@mpl.org
Web site: http://regionallibrary.wi.gov
Serves: Wisconsin; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Librarian: Marsha Valance
Machine agency contact: Marsha Valance
Library code: WI1A
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Book collection: Cassette
Special collections: Audio-descriptive
videos, braille, children's
books, electronic books, foreign language books, local
subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities
Assistive devices: Braille embosser
(computer driven), braille
notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV
(Optelec, etc.), magnifier, optical character
reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or
output
Special services: Braille on request,
children's summer reading
program, dial-up news or book services, volunteer
services
Publications: Patron newsletter, subject bibliographies
Wyoming Department
of Education
Services for
Visually Impaired
2300 Capitol
Avenue
Hathaway Building,
Room 144
Cheyenne, WY 82009
Telephone: (307) 777-7274
FAX: (307) 777-5421
E-mail: jdial@educ.state.wy.us Attn: Jim Dial
Library code: WY9A
Eligible readers in
Wyoming receive library service from the regional
library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
U.S. citizens residing in foreign countries receive library service from:
Network Services
Section
National Library
Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
Library of
Congress
Washington, DC
20542
Telephone: (202) 707-9261
TDD: (202) 707-0744
FAX: (202) 707-0712
E-mail: raj@loc.gov or nls@loc.gov
Web site: http://www.loc.gov/nls
Librarian: Yealuri Rathan Raj
Library code: LC*3
Hours: 8:00 through 4:30 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette
Music Section
National Library
Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
Library of
Congress
Washington, DC
20542
Telephone: (202) 707-9257 and (202) 707-9254
Toll-free: (800) 424-8567
TDD: (202) 707-0744
FAX: (202) 707-0712
E-mail: nlsm@loc.gov
Web site: http://www.loc.gov/nls/music/index.html
Serves: All patrons interested in braille or large print musical
scores or instructional music recordings
Librarian: John Hanson
Library code: LC*6
Hours: 8:00 through 4:30 M through F
Book collection: Braille, cassette, large print
Libraries in this section are part of an Affiliated Library Consortium. NLS recognizes these librariesas affiliates because they meet the following criteria: produce books in audio and braille and/or other appropriate formats for use by eligible readers; make materials available free of charge to eligible readers (Eligible readers are defined as those individuals eligible for library services coordinated by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped); follow or approximate current NLS standards for book production; and submit cooperative cataloging on the titles it is willing to lend for inclusion in the NLS union catalog.
JBI International
(established as
the Jewish Braille Institute of America)
110 East 30th
Street
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: (212) 889-2525
Toll-free: (800) 433-1531
FAX: (212) 689-3692
E-mail: library@jbilibrary.org
Web site: http://www.jbilibrary.org
Contact person: Pearl Lam, Director of Library Operations
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Eligibility: Inability to read standard print
Book collection: Braille, cassette, large print
Subjects: Judaica, Jewish interest
Reading levels: Adults and children
Distribution policy: Free loan
Catalog available: Free on request
(indicate interest areas and
media)
Xavier Society for
the Blind
154 East 23rd
Street
New York, NY 10010
Telephone: (212) 473-7800
Toll-free: (800) 637-9193
FAX: (212) 473-7801
Contact person: Robert Nealon or RamonaBetancourt
Hours: 9:00 through 4:45 M through F
Eligibility: Legal blindness or physical disability
Book collection: Braille, cassette, large print
Subjects: Religious and inspirational; religion text books (Roman
Catholic)
Reading levels: Adults and children
Distribution policy: Free loan
Catalog available: In braille, large
print, and on cassette; issued
irregularly; free on request
Books Aloud, Inc.
P.O. Box 5731
San Jose, CA
95150-5731
Telephone: (408) 808-2613
FAX: (408) 808-2625
E-mail: booksaloud@juno.com
Web site: http://www.booksaloud.org/
Contact person: Claudia Nicolai, Operations Manager
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F (taped message after hours)
Eligibility: Visual, physical, and learning disabilities; doctor’s
certificate required
Book collection: Cassette
Subjects: General interest
Reading levels: Adults and children
Distribution policy: Free, monthly,
revolving loan
Catalog available: On the web site, on
cassette,and in large print;
free on request; new titles announced via annual
newsletter
Bower Hill
Braillists Foundation
70 Moffett Street
Pittsburgh, PA
15243
Telephone: (412) 343-3667
FAX: (412) 531-0819
E-mail: phgindex@earthlink.net
Contact person: Priscilla Getty
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M, F
Eligibility: Need for braille materials
Book collection: Braille
Subjects: General interest, textbooks
Reading levels: Adults and children
Distribution policy: Free loan, charge for
materials used (need not be
returned)
Catalog available: In regular print,
braille; free on request
Christian Record
Services, Inc.
Free Lending
Library
P.O. Box 6097
Lincoln, NE
68506-0097
Telephone: (402) 488-0981
FAX: (402) 488-7582
E-mail: info@christianrecord.org
Web site: http://www.christianrecord.org/
Contact person: Jerry Stevens, Director of Reading Services
Hours: 7:30 through 5:30 M through Th
Eligibility: Legal blindness and physical disabilities that
prevent reading standard print
Book collection: Braille and cassette; Full-Vision® books
(print/braille) for children (including
preschoolers)
Subjects: General interest with religious orientation
(interdenominational)
Reading levels: Adult, young adult, and children
Distribution policy: Free loan
Catalog available: On the web site and
in large print
Educational Tape
Recording for the Blind and
Handicapped
3915 West 103rd
Street
Chicago, IL 60655
Telephone: (773) 445-3533
FAX: (773) 445-3534
Contact person: Mrs. Vivette R. Rifkin
Hours: 9:00 through 4:00 M, F; 9:00 through 1:00 Sat
Eligibility: Visual, physical, and mental disabilities
Book collection: Cassette
Subjects: Textbooks and other assigned material
Reading levels: Students at all levels
Distribution policy: On loan for a $75
annual fee for elementary and
high school level; $100 for college level
Catalog available: In regular print;
issued yearly; free to registered
borrowers, $5 for others
Horizons for the
Blind, Inc.
2 North Williams
Street
Crystal Lake, IL
60114
Telephone: (815) 444-8800
Toll-free: (800) 318-2000
FAX: (815) 444-8830
E-mail: horizons@ameritech.net
Contact person: Camille Caffarelli
Hours: 8:00 through 4:00 M through F
Eligibility: Legal blindness
Book collection: Braille, cassette, large print
Subjects: Arts, crafts, sciences, recreation
Reading levels: Adults and children
Distribution policy: On loan for a $10
annual feeor for purchase
Catalog available: In large print,
braille; issued irregularly; $2
JGB Cassette
Library International
(Jewish Guild for
the Blind)
15 West 65th
Street
New York, NY 10023
Telephone: (212) 769-6331
Toll-free: (800) 284-4422
FAX: (212) 769-6266
Web site: http://www.jgb.org/programs_services_detail.asp?ps=8
Contact person: Kenneth M. Stanley
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Eligibility: Inability to read standard print
Book collection: Cassette
Subjects: General interest
Reading levels: Adult
Distribution policy: Free loan with $25
annualuser fee
Catalog available: In large print, on
cassette; issued quarterly;
free on request
Johanna Bureau for
the Blind and Physically
Handicapped, Inc.
8 South Michigan
Avenue, Suite 300
Chicago, IL
60603-3305
Telephone: (312) 332-6076
FAX: (312) 332-0780
Contact person: Mrs. Edith Weiner
Hours: 9:00 through 1:00 M through Th
Eligibility: Visual and physical disabilities
Book collection: Braille, cassette, open-reel
tape
Subjects: General interest, including some foreign languages;
professional/vocational
Reading levels: Adults and children
Distribution policy: Charge for braille:
15¢ perpage for
duplications, 30¢ per page for new transcriptions;
charge for C-90 cassette: $1.40 or tape exchange
Catalog available: Catalog of braille
books in standard print; free
on request
Martha Arney
Library for the Blind
3911 Hayes Street
NE
Minneapolis, MN
55421
Telephone: (763) 788-0508
E-mail: meamra@aol.com
Contact person: Martha Arney or Merlin Arney, Director
Hours: 8:00 through 4:00 M through F
Eligibility: Visual or physical disability
Book collection: Cassette
Subjects: General interest, nondenominational Christian fiction
and nonfiction
Reading levels: Adults
Distribution policy: Free loan
Catalog available: Recorded catalogs
on four week loan
National
Association for Visually Handicapped
22 West 21st
Street
New York, NY
10010*
Telephone: (212) 889-3141
FAX: (212) 727-2931
E-mail: staff@navh.org
Web site: http://www.navh.org
Contact person: Ann Illuzzi
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
Eligibility: Difficulty reading standard print
Book collection: Large print, limited number of audio cassettes
Subjects: General interest, fiction, nonfiction, and some inspirational
titles
Reading levels: Adults and children
Distribution policy: Free loan; donations
welcomed
Catalog available: In large print;
issued annually; free on request to
members, $6 to nonmembers
*Residents of
western states, including Alaska and Hawaii, should
contact:
National
Association for Visually Handicapped
3201 Balboa Street
San Francisco, CA
94121
Telephone: (415) 221-3201
FAX: (415) 221-8754
E-mail: staffca@navh.org
Web site: http://www.navh.org
Contact person: Sonya, Library Service
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F
National Braille
Association, Inc.
3 Townline Circle
Rochester, NY
14623-2513
Telephone: (585) 427-8260
Toll-free: (800) 244-5797
FAX: (585) 427-0263
E-mail: nbaoffice@compuserve.com
Web site: http://www.nationalbraille.org
Contact person: Sheila DiPrima
Hours: 8:30 through 5:00 M through F
Eligibility: Need for braille materials
Book collection: Braille
Subjects: General interest, cookbooks/hobbies, professional/vocational,
music, technical tables, textbooks
Reading levels: Adult
Distribution policy: Charge for materials
used (need not be
returned)
Catalog available: In large print and
in braille: textbook catalog,
general interest catalog, music catalog free on
request; technical tables catalog (print only) free on
request
Readings for the
Blind, Inc.
29350 Southfield
Road, Suite 130
Southfield, MI
48076-2060
Telephone: (248) 557-7776
Toll-free: (888) 766-1166
FAX: (248) 557-5382
Contact person: Doreen Murphy, ExecutiveDirector
Hours: 9:00 through 3:00 M through W; 9:00 through 12:00 Th
Eligibility: Blind, visually impaired, learning disabled, or
physically unable to hold a book or turn pages
Book collection: Cassette
Subjects: General interest, textbooks, professional/vocational
Reading levels: Adults and children
Distribution policy: Free loan; tapes
exchanged; or $2 per cassette for
purchase.
Recording for the
Blind and Dyslexic
20 Roszel Road
Princeton, NJ
08540
Telephone: (609) 452-0606
Toll-free: (800) 221-4792 (use for book orders and inquiries
M through F)
FAX: (609) 243-7056
E-mail: Custserv@rfbd.org
Web site: http://www.rfbd.org
Contact person: Member Services Department
Hours: 8:30 through 4:30 M through F (taped messages after hours)
Eligibility: Any person with a documented print disability:
blindness, low vision, learning disabilities,or other impairments
that affect reading; completed
application form must be submitted with a registration
fee of $50 and an annual membership fee of
$25.
Book collection: Cassette, electronic books (ASCII and Book
Manager formats)
Subjects: Educational, professional, vocational, and general
interest
Reading levels: Adults and children (kindergarten to post-graduate)
Distribution policy: Two membership
programs available:
individual and institutional; books on cassette available
for one-year loan
Catalog available: Print catalog:
adult collection and juvenile
collection; quarterly recorded or computerized
diskette catalog, $16/year
Seedlings Braille
Books for Children
P.O. Box 51924
Livonia, MI
48151-5924
Telephone: (734) 427-8552
Toll-free: (800) 777-8552
FAX: (734) 427-8552
E-mail: seedlink@aol.com
Web site: http://www.seedlings.org
Contact person: Debra J. Bonde, Director
Hours: 9:00 through 5:00 M through F (answering machine and
fax available at all times)
Eligibility: Need for braille materials
Book collection: Braille, print/braille,
World Book Encyclopedia articles in braille free for students
Subjects: General interest
Reading levels: Children (preschool through eighth grade)
Distribution policy: Charge for materials
used (need not be returned)
Catalog available: In braille, on
diskette, and inregular print; free
on request; issued annually
Tape Ministries NW
840 South 192nd
Street
Seattle, WA 98148
Telephone: (206) 243-7377
FAX: (206) 243-7431
E-mail: tmnw@tapeministries.org
Web site: http://www.tapeministries.org
Contact person: Executive Director
Hours: 10:00 through 3:00 M through F
Eligibility: Blind, visually impaired, physically and developmentally
disabled; disability form signed by competent
authority required
Book collection: Cassette
Subjects: General interest with Christian orientation
Reading levels: Adults and children
Distribution policy: Free loan
Catalog available: In large print, on
cassette; issued annually
Volunteers of
Vacaville
P.O. Box 670
Vacaville, CA
95696-0670
Telephone: (707) 448-6841, ext. 2044
Contact person: Dave Boult
Hours: 8:00 through 3:00 M through F
Eligibility: Inability to read standard print (visual or physical
disabilities)
Book collection: Cassette
Subjects: General interest, cookbooks/hobbies, professional/vocational,
textbooks
Reading levels: Adults and children
Distribution policy: On loan for a nominal
fee
Catalog available: In regular print,
on cassette; issued every 4 years
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