[NFBC-Info] Fwd: BTBL Service Update 2-1-21

[Shannon Dillon]

Hi everyone,
Below please see a service update from the Braille and Talking Book Library.

Best,

Shannon


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Braille & Talking Book Library <btbl at library.ca.gov>
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:29:19 +0000
Subject: BTBL Service Update 2-1-21
To: shannonldillon at gmail.com



View this email in your browser
(https://mailchi.mp/library/btbl-service-update-2-1-21?e=64211fc4f6)
http://btbl.ca.gov


** February 1, 2021
------------------------------------------------------------

The Braille and Talking Book Library is pleased to announce that
circulation of braille and talking books, descriptive DVDs and talking
book machines has resumed.

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

BTBL staff will continue to process new applications for library
service. The Braille and Audio Reading Download service known as BARD
is available and we are processing new BARD applications. We urge you
to register for BARD, where you can get all the books you want without
receiving physical items in the mail. BARD has been improved in the
last few years, and is easier to use than ever--especially BARD
Mobile, which allows you to listen to books on your smartphone or
tablet. To register for BARD, please visit
https://nlsbard.loc.gov/nlsbardprod/CA1A/ApplicationInstructions.html

As before, 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
(mailto:btbl at library.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.

Thank you,
BTBL Staff

============================================================
** BTBL on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BTBLSacramento)
** BTBL Website (https://www.library.ca.gov/btbl)
** Email BTBL (mailto:btbl at library.ca.gov)
You received this email because you have subscribed to the California
State Library mailing list "BTBL Updates"
** M (https://library.us13.list-manage.com/profile?u=dacfa367c242711b7d6f73ca7&id=d29f00fe31&e=64211fc4f6&c=1eabfef414)
** anage Subscription
(https://library.us13.list-manage.com/profile?u=dacfa367c242711b7d6f73ca7&id=d29f00fe31&e=64211fc4f6&c=1eabfef414)
| ** Unsubscribe
(https://library.us13.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=dacfa367c242711b7d6f73ca7&id=d29f00fe31&e=64211fc4f6&c=1eabfef414)

Copyright © 2021 California State Library, All rights reserved.


-- 
SHANNON L. DILLON
Secretary and Legislative Coordinator
National Federation of the Blind
of California
The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and
friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind.
Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they
want.
www.nfbcal.org