[Nfbk] Kentucky Talking Books Library News, Summer 2012

Thu Aug 2 16:09:53 UTC 2012

Here is the latest version of the news letter from the Kentucky
Talking Book Library.
From: "Abner, Lauren (KDLA)" <Lauren.Abner at ky.gov>
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 11:09:22 -0400
Subject: Kentucky Talking Books Library News, Summer 2012

KENTUCKY TALKING BOOK LIBRARY NEWS, SUMMER 2012

You can download a PDF version of this newsletter
<http://kdla.ky.gov/librarians/talkingbook/Documents/KTBL%20News%202012%
20Summer.pdf>  or download a Word document version of this newsletter
<http://kdla.ky.gov/librarians/talkingbook/Documents/KTBL%20News%202012%
20Summer%20Doc.doc>  from our website.

Cats' Pause on NFB Newsline(r)

The Cats' Pause, a University of Kentucky sports magazine, is now
available to Kentucky Talking Book Library patrons through NFB
Newsline(r), a free service from the National Federation of the Blind.
Newsline(r) features 9 Kentucky newspapers, as well as dozens of local
and national newspapers and magazines. Users can listen by phone, read
articles online, use the free NFB Newsline(r) iPhone app, or download
files for playback on the NLS digital talking book player. Other
features include TV listings and the KY Information Channel, which
includes an audio version of this newsletter. KTBL patrons can sign up
by calling our library at 1-800-372-2968 or visiting the NFB Newsline(r)
website: http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org/. Patrons who prefer to view
the online PDF version of Cats' Pause may contact us to receive login
information. Patrons who use screen readers will find it easier to
navigate Cats' Pause on Newsline(r).

Magazines on Digital Cartridge

In fall 2012 the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped (NLS) will begin circulating magazines on digital cartridge.
Blue magazine cartridges will ship to patrons in a dark red container
that has a variation of the Library of Congress seal stamped on the
outside. Multiple subscriptions will arrive on 1 cartridge, and audio
instructions will tell the user how to navigate from magazine to
magazine. Magazine cartridges must be returned to have new issues
loaded. You will not be permitted to keep these cartridges as you did
with cassette copies. If you already receive magazines on cassette
(including the audio version of Talking Book Topics), your subscriptions
will change automatically to the new format. Please contact our library
at 1-800-372-2968 or KTBL.Mail at ky.gov as soon as possible if you don't
already have a digital player.

A list of NLS magazines appears in each issue of the Talking Book Topics
catalog. Check upcoming magazine issues for updates on the conversion to
magazines on digital cartridge. All NLS magazines are available for
digital download from the BARD website. To sign up for downloading,
follow the application link from the BARD login page:
http://nlsbard.loc.gov/

More Titles in Talking Book Topics

The July-August Talking Book Topics catalog will feature as many as 500
titles with shorter descriptions to clear a backlog of unannounced
titles. Descriptions will include the subject, a one-sentence summary,
and advisories for violence, rough language, or descriptions of sex if
they appear in the book. Future issues of Talking Book Topics will also
include more titles until further notice.

Talking Books Budget Update

The Kentucky Department for Libraries & Archives, the state agency to
which the Talking Book Library belongs, suffered a 4.2% budget cut for
the next year.  Though smaller than the proposed 8.4% cut, it makes
providing quality service to you more difficult.  We would like to be
able to make digital copies of older cassette books to provide to you,
but we cannot buy the blank flash cartridges to do so.  We want to raise
$6500 to buy a shipment of 900 cartridges.  Please consider making a
tax-deductible donation, whether large or small, to help us make this
purchase. Checks or money orders can be mailed to: Kentucky Talking Book
Library, PO Box 537, Frankfort KY 40602. Please do not send cash or put
donations in book containers. You can also make the Kentucky Talking
Book Library the beneficiary of a bequest or memorial in your will.

We do not have space in this newsletter to list every person who has
contributed to our service recently, but we would like to thank you for
your continued support during difficult times.

2012 Patron Survey Results

KTBL conducted its annual patron survey during April 2012.  Requests to
take the survey were sent to a random selection of patrons by e-mail,
large print, Braille, or digital cartridge, and 330 responded.  We are
pleased to report that 76.4% rated our service as excellent, followed by
17.3 % as very good, 5.3% as good, and 0.2% as poor.  Over 40% of
respondents listen to Talking Books or read Braille materials from our
library between 2 and 6 hours per day. When asked about what they like
best about KTBL service, most patrons chose downloading books from BARD
(26%), followed by the convenience of delivery and automatic service
(23.6%).  More than three quarters of patrons indicated that they want
updates on digital Kentucky books in newsletters.

The information provided by patrons who took the survey, including
write-in comments, are crucial to KTBL. We report our results to federal
funding authorities, as well as senators and representatives from the
state legislature. We also use this information to improve our
service-we take your comments very seriously.

Updates to the BARD Website

Later this year the Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) website
will offer expanded content and features. Downloadable Braille books,
currently available through Web-Braille, will be integrated into BARD
along with materials from the NLS music collection, expanded foreign
language titles, and local recordings from regional Talking Book
libraries. BARD users will also have the option to create a wishlist of
titles to download later and to view a list of books already downloaded.
Web-Braille users must sign up for BARD to continue accessing
downloadable Braille. To fill out the brief, online application for
BARD, visit http://nlsbard.loc.gov/ and choose the link for, "BARD
application instructions".

2012 Digital Kentucky Books

Order three ways: 1. Call the library at 1-800-372-2968 or (502)
564-8300 ext. 276, 2. Mail a list of your choices to our library in a
separate envelope (eligible for Free Matter mailing), or 3. Send an
e-mail to KTBL.Mail at ky.gov or to your specific librarian.

To request an audio catalog with longer descriptions, call
1-800-372-2968 or (502) 564-8300 ext 276.  You can also download the
longer catalog in PDF format
<http://kdla.ky.gov/librarians/talkingbook/Documents/Digital%20Kentucky%
20Books%202012%20Pdf.pdf>  or Word format
<http://kdla.ky.gov/librarians/talkingbook/Documents/Digital%20Kentucky%
20Books%202012%20Doc.doc>  from our website.

DKY 1703 The Hatfields and the McCoys by Otis Rice. Recounts the causes
and actions involved in the feud between the Hatfields of West Virgina
and the McCoys of Kentucky. Some violence. 1978.

DKY 1964 Pauline's by Pauline Tabor. The outspoken autobiography of a
notorious madam who operated a brothel in Bowling Green from the
1940s-60s.  Some strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, some
violence. 1971.

DKY 2816 Dead Past: A Diane Fallon Forensic Investigation, Book 4 by
Beverly Connor. As a child Juliet was brutalized by the killer of an
entire family. Forensic anthropologist Diane Fallon believes that Juliet
is recalling two intertwined crimes after seeing a show on cold cases.
Some descriptions of violence. 2007.

DKY 2841 The Tale of the Devil: The Biography of Devil Anse Hatfield
from the Original Manuscripts by Grandson Coleman A. Hatfield by Coleman
C. Hatfield and Robert Y. Spence. Discusses the life of Devil Anse
Hatfield and the famed 1880's feud between the Hatfield and McCoy
families in West Virginia and Kentucky.  Some language and some
violence.  2003.

DKY 2882 The Union Cause in Kentucky, 1860-1865 by Thomas Speed. Captain
Thomas Speed chronicles the political and military contributions of
Kentucky's Unionist organizations and individuals from 1860 - 1865.
1907.

DKY 2893 Devil's Racket: A Jack Dantzler Mystery by Tom Wallace. Jack
Dantzler investigates four brutal, Manson-style murders in his normally
quiet town. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex.
2007.

DKY 2912 Of Woods and Waters: A Kentucky Outdoors Reader edited by Ron
Ellis. This book gathers over 50 loving tributes to the
Commonwealth--fiction, personal recollections, and poetry--from some of
our best-known authors. Some strong language, some descriptions of sex,
and some violence. 2005.

DKY 2958 The Bass Wore Scales: A Liturgical Mystery, Book 5 By Mark
Schweizer. When world-famous signing gorilla Kokomo comes to St.
Germain, NC, Detective Hayden Konig must prove it didn't kill someone in
the local Episcopal Church. Sequel to The Soprano Wore Falsettos (DKY
02902). 2006.

DKY 2962 Folly: A Novel by Bill Noel. Chris Landrum wants to retire to
Folly Beach but runs afoul of quirky locals when he discovers the body
of a local developer. Some strong language, descriptions of sex, and
some violence.  2007.

DKY 3012 The Sound of the Trumpet by Grace Livingston Hill. Beautiful,
upstanding Lisle Kingsley is torn between patriotic John Sargent, whom
she meets while seeking refuge from a blackout, and her lifelong friend
Victor. 1943.

DKY 3019 The Mezzo Wore Mink: A Liturgical Mystery, Book 6 by Mark
Schweizer. Detective and choir-master Hayden Konig experiences two
murders, an election, and a Christian nudist camp in the fictional town
of St. Germain, North Carolina.  Sequel to The Bass Wore Scales (DKY
02958). 2008.

DKY 3032 All the Living: A Novel by C.E. Morgan. Pianist Aloma leaves a
mission school to help run her lover's hardscrabble farm when his family
dies in an accident. She also forms a complicated relationship with a
young preacher. 2009.

DKY 3036 Let There Be Light: The Story of Rural Electrification in
Kentucky by David Dick. Details the hard work and vision that
transformed rural Kentucky after the establishment of the Rural
Electrification Administration in 1935. 2008.

DKY 3037 Mr. Dogwood Goes to Washington by Leigh Anne Florence. Woody, a
miniature dachshund, travels to Washington, D.C. where he visits famous
locations and meets the President and his Scottish terrier. For grades
2-4.  2008.

DKY 3040 Going Back: The Happy Adventures of a Coal-Camp Kid by Clyde
Roy Pack. Humorous memoir of a former teacher who had adventures and
played pranks growing up in the coal camps of Muddy Branch, KY, during
the 1940s. Sequel to Muddy Branch (DKY 2700) and Coal Camp Chronicles
(DKY 2968). 2009.

DKY 3044 Exposure by Brandilyn Collins. Local Wilmore police are
familiar with Kaycee Raye's column on phobias and don't believe a
stalker watches her every move. Relying on faith, she searches her past
for answers. Some violence. 2009.

DKY 3049 The Precipice Point Murder Mystery: A Lt. Dekker - Sgt. Murdock
Murder Mystery, Book 2 by Steve Demaree. Overweight detective Lt. Cy
Dekker and his partner Sgt. Lou Murdock receive a mysterious note that
leads them to a potential murder. Sequel to The Hilltop Murder Mystery
(DKY 02931). 2008.

DKY 3052 The Miracle of Myrtle: Saint Gone Wild by Donna Ison. The
residents of Steadfast, KY, are shocked when the Virgin Mary's evil twin
sister shows up to to sabotage the annual Ham Happening Festival.
Festival president Tancy Sloane must stop the renegade saint or join
her. Strong language. 2009.

DKY 3054 Chinaberry by James Still, edited by Silas House. A young boy
travels from Alabama to Texas to search for work on a cotton farm. He is
transformed by meeting ranchers Anson and Lurie Winters, a couple
haunted by tragedy. 2011.

DKY 3058 Still House Pond: Copper Brown Series by Jan Watson. Lilly Gray
Corbett, daughter of Copper Brown from Torrent Falls (DKY 02977), loves
Troublesome Creek but looks forward to visiting her aunt in Lexington.
When Lilly's train crashes, her parents rush to find out if she is
injured or dead. 2005.

DKY 3059 Hidden History Of Kentucky in the Civil War by Berry Craig.
This compilation of little-known stories explores why the Bluegrass
State was split by the Civil War in spite of its motto, "United We
Stand, Divided We Fall". 2010.

DKY 3063 A Daughter's Legacy by Virginia Smith. To receive an
inheritance from her mother, Kelli must work at an animal preserve. As
she forms a relationship with zookeeper Jason, she begins to understand
her mother's obsession. 2010.

DKY 3061 Elvis Presley by Bobbie Ann Mason. Award-winning novelist
explores the mystique of America's first rock-and-roll superstar, Elvis
Presley (1935-1977).  Mason asserts that achieving the American dream
was his undoing. 2003.

DKY 3065 Dark Days in Morgan County: Kentucky Summers, Book 3 by Tim
Callahan. When his father dies in 1960, Timmy moves to his grandparents'
small farm community. He befriends a colored family who moves to town,
but others express hatred and racism. Sequel to Coty and the Wolf Pack
(DKY 02934). 2009.

DKY 3067 To Find a Birdsong by Billy C. Clark. The author recreates the
legend of Nanabozho, a Native American earth god. Includes notes on how
Clark conceived this story during his teen years on the Big Sandy River.
2007.

DKY 3106 Bluegrass Hero by Allie Pleiter. When Emily opened a bath shop
in Middleburg, KY, she didn't expect her customers to include
dust-covered farm hands who smelled like horses-or her polar opposite,
Gil Sorrent. 2008.

DKY 3114 Third Time's a Charm: Sister-to-Sister, Book 3 by Virginia
Smith. Tori, the youngest Sanderson sister, is in line for a big
promotion. A co-worker has his eye on the same job--and on Tori.
Meanwhile, she meets another man at her family's church. Sequel to Age
before Beauty (DKY 2955).  2010.

Didn't find your favorite Kentucky recording on this list?  KTBL is
converting portions of the older collection of Kentucky cassette books
to the new digital format and will re-record some titles.  We have
digital versions of books by Jesse Stuart, Silas House, Jan Watson,
James Still, Wendell Berry, and Virginia Lanier, among others.  We also
have books on Kentucky true crime, horse racing, unique Kentucky history
and culture, Kentucky mysteries, and biographies of Kentuckians both
famous and infamous. Please contact the library to see if your favorite
recording is available on digital cartridge. You may also suggest titles
to be converted.

2012 KTBL/State Government Holidays:

Labor Day - September 3

Presidential Election - November 6

Veteran's Day (Observed) - Nov. 12

Thanksgiving - November 22-23

Christmas - December 24-25

New Year's - December 31-Jan. 1

KTBL Contact Information

Kentucky Talking Book Library

PO Box 537

300 Coffee Tree Rd.

Frankfort, KY 40602-0537

1-800-372-2968 (toll-free)

1-502-564-8300 ext 276 (local)

E-mail: KTBL.Mail at ky.gov

Hours:  Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 EDT

Website: http://kdla.ky.gov/librarians/talkingbook/Pages/default.aspx

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KDLA.KTBL

Librarians:

Patrons A-C: Barbara Penegor, barbara.penegor at ky.gov, ext. 282

Patrons D-I: Lauren Abner, lauren.abner at ky.gov, ext. 279

Patrons J-Q: Janet Chisman, janet.chisman at ky.gov, ext. 278

Patrons R-Z: Kate Sumner, kate.sumner at ky.gov, ext. 283

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phone 606-216-8033.
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