[stylist] NLS Book Recording

[David Andrews]

There are a bunch of regional libraries that now record.  I would 
guess a couple dozen.  Many of them also submit books to BARD.  There 
is no national policy on what is selected by individual state 
libraries, so you will have to contact the Library in your state and 
talk to them.

For books that are done nationally, there is a NlLS section that 
selects books, patron requests are one consideration -- but not the 
only one.  They should be funneled through your regional library.

Dave

At 07:47 AM 10/2/2017, you wrote:
>Hi Writers,
>
>Four years ago, I believe several state libraries were recording books
>by authors from their respective regions, and books would be later
>added to the NLS Catalog as a result. The region tag remained with the
>talking book identification as I recall.
>
>The author had to initiate getting their book recorded by their
>respective regional library, and furnish a couple copies of the text
>which were returned to the author, or at least one is returned. If you
>want your own recorded copy, the author at the time provided a
>cartridge or thumb drive. I had my novella, Winds of Change, recorded
>by the Michigan Library Talking Book Program, and though they did a
>fine reading job, I later read it and as an author, would not do it
>again. I had some editorial errors that were not caught. Yes, we are
>our own worst critic as it should be.
>
>I don't know who has read it or if I was the only one. My assumption
>is this program is still in place, but any author should confirm that
>with their regional library or main library serving their region.
>I don't know what the policy is concerning EBook recording. My novella
>was a print edition only.
>Cheers,
>
>--
>David Russell
>david.sonofhashem at gmail.com
>"chilah phanim" Make G-d smile!


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