[nfbmi-talk] Fw: BARD Administration Transfer

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Norris, Scott (DELEG)" <NorrisS5 at michigan.gov>
To: "Norris, Scott (DELEG)" <NorrisS5 at michigan.gov>
Cc: "Chinault, Susan (DELEG)" <ChinaultS at michigan.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 12:17 PM
Subject: BARD Administration Transfer


Dear BARD Patrons,
Since late April 2009, The National Library Service for the Blind and 
Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress has managed the BARD 
Program (Braille and Audio Reading Download).
Beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 the Michigan Commission 
for the Blind, Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL) will assume all 
management and operational responsibilities for the administration of 
patrons subscribing to and downloading books and magazines from the NLS BARD 
service. BARD users in this Region can expect to see the BTBL branding on 
the BARD site moving forward.
BTBL staff will take over administrative responsibilities that include:
* Approving BARD applications from all eligible Regional readers within two 
business days, modifying accounts as necessary, and transferring patron 
information between network libraries.
* Approving patron requests to authorize third-party digital players.
* Maintaining internal readership records.
* Resetting passwords. Provide support for downloading a digital book and 
saving it to a cartridge or thumb drive from a personal computer.
* Respond to e-mail, telephone, and in-person requests from patrons in a 
timely manner.
Call 1-800-992-9012 or visit www.michigan.gov/btbl to find the BTBL BARD 
application link: www.nlsbard.loc.gov/mi1a
Contact Scott Norris, norriss5 at michigan.gov, or 517-373-5516 for technical 
support.

Sincerely,
The BTBL BARD Team

Scott J. Norris
Adaptive Technology Librarian
Braille and Talking Book Library
Michigan Commission for the Blind
Department of Energy Labor and Economic Growth
V: 517-373-5516
F: 517-373-5865
702 W Kalamazoo St
Lansing, MI 48915