[NFBC-Info] Recirculation of Braille and Talking Book Information

[joystigile at gmail.com]

Hi Shannon,
I am happy to know that Northern California patrons will again be receiving their materials.
Those of us in Southern California are just a little bit ahead of you.
Warmly, Joy


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Subject: [NFBC-Info] Recirculation of Braille and Talking Book Information

Hi everyone,

I'm re-circulating the below information because the library continues to receive questions concerning the topics contained in the information below.

Thanks.

Shannon

The Braille and Talking Book Library is pleased to announce that, as of Tuesday, August 11, 2020, we will begin gradually circulating braille and talking books, descriptive DVDs and talking book machines to our patrons. Limited BTBL staff will be on-site Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to handle backlogs and check out books through the U.S. postal service.  When not in the office, staff will continue teleworking. This limited staffing level will ensure appropriate physical distancing.

Patrons may now return any remaining library materials in their possession as we will be able to process returned mail.

All returned materials are quarantined before being circulated to patrons.

In the weeks ahead as we gradually work through the backlog of thousands of returned items, you may begin to receive library materials at home again.  Shipment times are expected to be delayed due to our limited staffing levels and any pandemic-related USPS delays.
BTBL staff will resume processing of new applications effective August 3. Please be patient with us as we work through the backlog.
	
At this time we are unable to resume normal telephone service. We hope to facilitate full telephone service as soon as possible, and in the meantime we are still available through email at btbl at library.ca.gov .

The BARD or Braille and Audio Reading Download site is active and patrons are encouraged to download books and magazines for playback on the Talking Book Machine or their own third party devices, smart phones, and tablets. Applications for new BARD accounts are being processed daily. For more information please go to our web site:
btbl.ca.gov

To receive updates about BTBL’s status, please call for recorded announcements at (800) 952-5666, or visit our web site: btbl.ca.gov

Thank you for your patience and understanding. – BTBL Staff




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SHANNON L. DILLON
Secretary and Legislative Coordinator
National Federation of the Blind
of California
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