Audio Newsletter "Spotlight"
Will List Newest Texas Titles
In January, Talking Book Program will begin producing a quarterly
audio newsletter titled "Spotlight" that provides listings of audio
books most recently recorded by the Texas Volunteer Recording Studio.
The lists include descriptions of the fiction and nonfiction titles
and provide ordering instructions.
Each year, Texas volunteers record from 150 to 200 titles by Texas
authors or with Texas subjects. The program also records about a
dozen titles in Spanish each year.
If you would like to subscribe to the audio version of "Spotlight,"
please write, call, or send an e-mail message to the Talking Book
Program, PO Box 12927, Austin TX 78701; 1-800-252-9605 or 512-463-5458;
or tbp.services@tsl.state.tx.us.
"Spotlight" will also
be posted online at the TBP website.
Top 20 Resources on Learning Disabilities
The American Library Association (ALA) has provided public libraries
with the "Top 20 LD
Resources for Libraries." The packet includes listings of the
top 20 learning disabilities resources for libraries; Internet resources
for learning disabilitie; video training resources for parents,
teachers, and staff; a tip sheet on learning disability activities
for libraries; information sheets on national organizations and
resources; tips for children's librarians; and other items.
The Talking Book Program's Disability Information and Referral
Service (DIRC) has copies of the list. The Talking Book Program's
website also links to the ALA's Top 20 list. If you would like more
information, call the DIRC at 1-800-252-9605 or 512-463-5458 or
send an e-mail message to tbp.services@tsl.state.tx.us.
More Flexible Disc Magazines Changing
to Cassette
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
(NLS) is gradually phasing out the flexible disc format for magazines.
Effective January 2000, the following magazines will be provided
only on cassette: The Atlantic Monthly, Discover, Ellery Queen's
Mystery Magazine, Health and Nutrition Newsletters, Magazine of
the Month, New Choices, Outdoor Life, QST (for ham radio operators),
Sports Illustrated, and True West.
Patrons who have been receiving them on disc will be switched
over to cassette, and cassette players will be sent to anyone who
needs one. If you no longer need your flexible disc player, please
return it to us in the box provided.
For information on these magazines or others, please call a Reader
Consultant at 1-800-252-9605.
Do You Have Any Overdue Books?
The loan period for individual patrons who receive Talking Books
is 45 days. A number of books loaned to patrons earlier this year,
and even last year, are still checked out. Our system works best
for you when you a) keep a request list on file with us or have
the computer select books for you; and b) return books promptly.
Please search for any books you've had for awhile and send them
back to us for others to enjoy. Thank You!
Talking Book Program
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
PO Box 12927
Austin TX 78711-2927
1-800-252-9605 (in Texas)
512-463-5458 (in Austin)
512-936-0685 (fax)
tbp.services@tsl.state.tx.us
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