[Nfb_of_georgia] GLASS public meetings
Cone, Stella
scone at georgialibraries.org
Thu Jan 14 18:30:49 UTC 2010
We need you assistance. We are looking at the talking book service in the state of Georgia. Please join us at a meeting in your area and help us determine what we can do to improve the talking book service in Georgia.
Thank you,
Stella Cone
Director of GLASS
GEORGIA'S TALKING BOOK CENTERS SEEKING PUBLIC OPINION
Georgia Libraries for Accessible Statewide Services (GLASS) has announced proposed changes in statewide service that should result in more efficient, effective service to citizens with visual or physical disabilities that prevent the use of public libraries.
The GLASS network of 11 libraries serves every corner of the state, offering a variety of programs and support services, including the distribution of Braille and audio materials from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped that are circulated to eligible borrowers in the United States by postage-free mail. GLASS libraries and an additional outreach center are strategically located throughout the state, and the network maintains affiliations with each of the state’s 384 public libraries.
A series of public meetings will give consumers and providers in each service area an opportunity to learn about and respond to the draft plan. GLASS and GPLS encourage everyone who uses or is interested in the service to attend and share opinions and information that will help the planning team develop a final map for delivering the best service possible with the available resources.
Who Should Attend?
• Current and potential consumers of subregional services
• Service providers such as educators, health care providers, vocational rehabilitation counselors, etc.)
• Talking book library staff members
• Library directors and staff
Schedule
Monday, Jan. 11 , 2:00 p.m. — Bainbridge
Decatur County-Gilbert H. Gragg Library
301 S. Monroe Street
Bainbridge GA 39819
229-248-2680
http://www.swgrl.org/local/lbph/LBPH1.HTM
Map & Directions
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 10 :00 a.m. — Valdosta
Valdosta-Lowndes County Library
300 Woodrow Wilson Drive
Valdosta, GA 21602
229-333-7658
http://www.sgrl.org/pages/talkingbook.html
Map & Directions
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 11 :00 a.m. — Macon
Shurling Branch Library
1765 Shurling Drive
Macon, GA 31211
Phone: 478-744-0875
Map & Directions
Thursday, Jan. 28, 5:00 p.m.--LaFayette
LaFayette-Walker County Public Library
305 S. Duke Street
LaFayette, GA 30728
706-638-1958
http://www.chrl.org
Map & Directions Thursday, Jan. 28, 1:00 p.m.—Rome
Rome/Floyd County Library
205 Riverside Parkway, NE
Rome. GA 30161
http://www.rome-lpd.org/
Map & Directions
Saturday , Feb. 6 , 1:00 p.m. — Athens
Athens-Clark County Library
2025 Baxter Street
Athens, GA 31701
www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/talkingbooks
Map & Directions
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 10 :00 a.m. — Brunswick
Brunswick-Glynn County Library
208 Gloucester Street
Brunswick, GA 31520-7007
912-580-4315
http://www.trrl.org/tbc.htm
Map & Directions
Wednesday , Feb. 10 , 3:00 p.m. — Savannah
Live Oak Public Libraries
Southwest Chatham Branch
14097 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
912-925-7774
http://www.liveoakpl.org/about/library-for-the-blind-physical.php
Map & Directions
Thursday, Feb. 11, 10 :00 a.m. — Dublin
Laurens County Library
801 Bellevue Avenue
Dublin, GA 31021
478-275-5382
http://www.ocrl.org/dublintbc.php
Map & Directions
Thursday , Feb. 11 , 4:00 p.m. — Augusta
Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
425 Ninth Street
Augusta, GA 30901
http://www.ecgrl.public.lib.ga.us
Map & Directions
Tuesday, Feb. 23 , 2:00 p.m. — Columbus
Columbus Public Library
3000 Macon Road
Columbus, GA 31906
706-243-2686
http://www.thecolumbuslibrary.org/outreachservices/class.html
Map & Directions
Friday, February 26, 2:00 p.m. — Atlanta
Atlanta Fulton County Central Library
1 Margaret Mitchell Square
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-756-4619
http://www.afpls.org
Map & Directions
Georgia Libraries for Accessible Statewide Services (GLASS) is an initiative of Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS), a unit of the University System of Georgia. An affiliate network of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, GLASS is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to GPLS under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.
For additional information about upcoming meetings or about GLASS services, including Talking Book Libraries and counties served, visit www.georgialibraries.org/glass or contact GLASS toll-free at 800-248-6701 .
Stella B. Cone
Director of GLASS
Georgia Public Library Service
1150 Murphy Ave, SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
404-756-4476 GLASS
404-235-7155 GPLS
scone at georgialibraries.org
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