<div style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(49,49,49);word-spacing:1px;border-style:solid none none;border-top-width:1pt;border-top-color:rgb(225,225,225);padding:3pt 0in 0in" dir="auto"><p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in;font-size:1rem" dir="auto"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:0.9166666865348816rem">Important Notice please read:</span><br></p></div><div style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(49,49,49);word-spacing:1px" dir="auto"><p class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> <span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">NLS Operations Alert</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> No. 22-05</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> DATE         :  January 25, 2022</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:63pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">TO             :  Network Libraries </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:63pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">FROM        :  Kristen Fernekes, Head, Communications and Outreach </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:63pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">SUBJECT  :  January–February 2022 <i style="font-size:1rem">TBT </i>in large print </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Due to significant and worsening supply-chain issues and worldwide paper shortages, <b style="font-size:1rem">the</b> <b style="font-size:1rem">large-print edition of <i style="font-size:1rem">Talking Book Topics</i> (TBT) January–February 2022 will not be printed.</b> The US Government Publishing Office (GPO) has informed NLS that these problems are expected to continue through the end of 2022, and likely beyond.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> We strongly encourage network library staff to direct patrons to the six other formats in which <i style="font-size:1rem">Talking Book Topics</i>can be read and enjoyed:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> HTML, </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.loc.gov/nls/tbt" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">www.loc.gov/nls/tbt</span></a></span><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">, linking to BARD for downloading or adding books to wish lists</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in"><li class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></li><li class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">PDF, <a href="http://www.loc.gov/nls/tbt" target="_blank" style="font-size:1rem">www.loc.gov/nls/tbt</a>, containing a printable order form</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Audio cartridge, which comes with a print order form</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">BARD audio magazine, downloadable to cartridge or to BARD Mobile wish list</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Braille Book Review</span></i><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">’s <i style="font-size:1rem">TBT</i> Abridged section in hardcopy braille</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Braille Book Review</span></i><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">’s <i style="font-size:1rem">TBT</i> Abridged section as a BRF downloadable through BARD or from <a href="http://www.loc.gov/nls/bbr" target="_blank" style="font-size:1rem">www.loc.gov/nls/bbr</a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"> <u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Patrons can also learn about the latest titles added to BARD through the “Recently added books and magazines” link on the BARD website or the “Recently added to BARD” feature on the “Get Books” tab on the BARD Mobile app.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> We also ask that you share the following message with patrons through any available channels:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> “Patrons who subscribe to <i style="font-size:1rem">Talking Book Topics (TBT)</i> in large print will not receive the January–February 2022 issue in paper format due to ongoing supply-chain issues and worldwide paper shortages. Patrons can access <i style="font-size:1rem">TBT</i> January–February 2022 online in HTML and PDF right now at </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.loc.gov/nls/tbt" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">www.loc.gov/nls/tbt</span></a></span><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">. <i style="font-size:1rem">TBT</i> in HTML contains direct links to BARD for downloading or adding books to wish lists, and <i style="font-size:1rem">TBT</i> in PDF contains printable order forms for mailing. <i style="font-size:1rem">TBT</i> January–February 2022 in audio will be available on cartridge and on BARD and BARD Mobile the first week in February. Additionally, <i style="font-size:1rem">TBT</i> Abridged will be available through <i style="font-size:1rem">Braille Book Review</i>in hardcopy braille and BRF on </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.loc.gov/nls/bbr" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">www.loc.gov/nls/bbr</span></a></span><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">.”</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> Please make sure your reader advisors are familiar with these alternate formats and can advise patrons who need assistance. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> NLS will keep you informed as we learn more about</span><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> the long-term outlook for printing <i style="font-size:1rem">TBT</i> and other NLS serialized publications<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:1rem">. </span>W<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:1rem">e appreciate your help in sharing this update with all of your staff and providing your patrons with the necessary information for accessing the January–February 2022 issue in alternate formats.</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> For more information, please contact:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Kristen Fernekes</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:1rem;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Head, Communications and Outreach </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-332178204184091950ydp5974a7e5msonormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)"><a href="mailto:krfe@loc.gov" target="_blank" style="font-size:1rem">krfe@loc.gov</a></span></p></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><br></div><div><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large">Greetings,</span><br></div><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font size="4"><br></font></span></font></div><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font size="4"><br></font></span></font></div><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font size="4">Warmly, <br>Linda Melendez, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>732-421-7063<br></font></span><font size="4"><a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></span><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfbnj.org</span></i></a><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br>Facebook: </i><a href="https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238</span></i></a><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br>Twitter: </i><a href="https://twitter.com/nfbnewjersey" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">@NFBNewJersey</span></i></a><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br>YouTube: </i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKEDbjGsCYHMlwd4gqpBPjg" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">NFBNJTransformDreams</span></i></a></font><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font size="4"><br>Live the life you want.</font><br></i><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font size="1"><i>The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Everyday we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.</i></font></span><br></font></div><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><i><font size="1"><br></font></i></span></font></div><div></div></div><div dir="auto"></div><font color="#888888"></font></div></div>