[nabs-l] NLS Accessibility in Other Countries

[Antonio M. Guimaraes Jr.]

Joe, and Dave,

Correct,

U.S. citizens can download, and otherwise utilize NLS services, but not 
anyone in the world is allowed such access.

Seems a justified policy to me, since the NLS program is funded by U.S. $s.

Antonio M. Guimaraes Jr.

Student, Western Governors University
(617) 744-9716
Eastern time zone
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From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
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Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 9:57 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] NLS Accessibility in Other Countries


> Joe:
>
> I don't specifically know -- you could ask at NLSDownload at loc.gov as they 
> do support for BARD.  I would guess that if the person was a U.S. citizen, 
> and registered with NLS, and in good standing, they could download.  But 
> it is not being offered to people who are citizens of other countries.
>
> Dave
>
> At 05:06 PM 5/24/2010, you wrote:
>>Hello,
>>
>>Does anyone know if there are any provisions for people to download NLS
>>books who do not live in the United States?  I vaguely remember there 
>>being
>>some kind of international program for this purpose.  I'm trying to find
>>something for someone who'd like to access books from the BARD database.
>>Thanks for any help.--Joe
>
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