[Nfbv-announce] Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) seminar

[Fredric Schroeder]

>From John Halverson:


You are cordially invited to participate in a welcome to the Braille and
Audio Reading Download (BARD) seminar sponsored by the National Federation
of the Blind, Potomac Chapter and the Arlington County Library, Talking Book
Section.  The seminar will be held on Saturday June 11 from 1:00 pm to 4:00
pm in the auditorium of the Arlington County Main Library 1015 North Quincy
Street, Arlington, Virginia.  There is no cost to attend.

Learn about the following:
.	Using your National Library Service player
.	Accessing and navigating the BARD collection of downloadable books
and magazines
.	Searching  the collection, downloading  books to your computer, and
transferring  them to your player
.	Scheduling / Downloading  any of 300+ daily newspaper publications
to your email inbox from NFB Newsline and playing them on your NLS Player
.	Using your player to listen to other content.
 
The final hour of the seminar will consist of hands-on practice with the NLS
Player as well as an opportunity to practice downloading books from the BARD
website.  If you wish to download your first book, bring a USB thumb drive.
Also, we strongly recommend you bring your player to the seminar. In order
to practice downloading on your own player.  If you are unable to bring your
player a limited number of players will be available.

If you do not have an account with BARD, we strongly recommend that you sign
up for the BARD service prior to the seminar.  If you are unable to do so,
library staff and NFB volunteers will be able to assists you in signing-up.

To let us know you are joining us, or for further information contact John
Halverson at johnh50 at verizon.net, 703-379-1141 or 202-260-7162 or contact
the Arlington County Library Talking Book Section 703-228-6333 or
talkingbooks at arlingtonva.us. 

Do not miss this great opportunity to learn about BARD and have your
questions answered. See you on June 11.