[CT-NFB] Fwd: Connecticut Library for Accessible Books Announces Hub Libraries

[Mary Silverberg]

Hello Everyone...FYI - CT-LAB HUB Libraries now available.
Mary Silverberg

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From: CT Library for Accessible Books <csl.AccessibleBooks at ct.gov>
Date: Thu, Jul 27, 2023 at 11:10 AM
Subject: Connecticut Library for Accessible Books Announces Hub Libraries
To: <marysilverfox at gmail.com>


The Connecticut Library for Accessible Books announces hub libraries
Dear Connecticut Library for Accessible Books Patrons and Friends:

We are writing to share information about a new partnership with nine
Connecticut public libraries who have volunteered and committed to serve as
Connecticut Library for Accessible Books (CT LAB) hub libraries.  The aim
of this new initiative is to spread information about CT LAB services and
offer opportunities for patrons to engage with CT LAB closer to home.

Each hub library is equipped with an informational display featuring CT LAB
resources and services. The promotional materials are in large print and
braille formats.  Hub libraries also feature Digital Talking Book players
and cartridges available for in-library demonstrations.

In preparation, CT LAB conducted in-person training sessions for staff at
each hub library so that they can answer basic questions about CT LAB and
demonstrate how to use Digital Talking Book players and cartridges.
Looking ahead, CT LAB staff will collaborate with hub libraries to plan
informational and training sessions on CT LAB and its offerings for new and
current CT LAB patrons.

The public libraries serving as hub libraries are Bristol Public Library,
Danbury Public Library, Darien Library, Killingly Public Library, Otis
Library in Norwich, Simsbury Public Library, Slater Library in Jewett City,
Stratford Library, and Weston Public Library.

A few items of note for current CT LAB patrons related to the hub
libraries.

   - Patrons should continue to place all book requests with CT LAB by
   calling (860) 704-2220 or (800) 842-4516, or emailing
   csl.AccessibleBooks at ct.gov.  Hub Libraries are not equipped to fulfill
   book orders and requests.
   - Patrons will continue to receive books and talking book players from
   CT LAB in the mail, as usual.
   - Patrons have the option to pick up and return Talking Book cartridges
   and players at any of the hub library locations.  To schedule pick up at
   one of the hub libraries, please contact your CT LAB Reader's Advisor.
   Talking Book cartridges and players may be returned to any of the hub
   libraries with out prior arrangement. The hub libraries will forward all CT
   LAB materials returned to their locations to CT LAB in Middletown.
   - CT LAB plans to work with the hub libraries to offer training and
   information sessions at the hub library locations.  CT LAB will share
   information with patrons as events are scheduled.

Please contact CT LAB at (860) 704-2220 or (800) 842-4516 if you have any
questions.

Sincerely,
The Connecticut Library for Accessible Books Staff


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