[il-talk] Fw: High-volume player and headphones

[Lin H.]

From: Ruda, Sharon 
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 11:03 AM
To: Antonietta Tesfaye ; Bogdan, William ; Deborah Watson ; Deliah Jackson ; James Dunnington ; Larry Whewell ; Linda Hendle ; Margaret Varney ; Maryann Bartkowski ; William Sean Martin 
Cc: 'Ann Ford' ; jteeter at iltech.org 
Subject: High-volume player and headphones

SUBJECT   :  High-volume player and headphones

 

 

The National Library Service has developed a high-volume version of the digital talking-book machine (DTBM) for use by patrons who are hearing impaired. The high-volume player, which is paired with a headset, is available as a standard or advanced (DS-1/DA-1) model that has been programmed to have an amplified volume up to 120 dB. It can be issued only by NLS and will bear a warning label. The high-volume feature only works with the set of stereo headphones that NLS provides. The pairing replaces the amplifier/headset accessory.

 

To receive a high-volume player and headset, a patron must provide certification of hearing impairment by a physician or audiologist. An agency may assist an eligible patron with obtaining a high-volume player and headset by downloading a high-volume player application from NLS and returning the patron’s completed and fully signed application to the NLS equipment control officer (ECO) via email.

 

Lending agencies are required to retain the original completed applications and will continue to provide service to patrons with high-volume players. Patrons are asked to return their current player upon receipt of a high-volume player and headset. A return label will be included with the high-volume player.

 

Please share the above information with your peers.

 

Sharon

 

 

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