Do you know what the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled has to offer your patrons? Neither did I, really, so I stopped by their booth to get some information to bring back to my colleagues. Residents of your state can apply for services, which include audiobooks and braille books for patrons of all ages. This is a free service and it’s coordinated by local network libraries in each state. In Indiana, ours is run through the Indiana State Library. Find your local network library here!
I picked up information and a stack of applications to bring back to my librarians and I’m excited to tell them about this service. We often serve patrons with visual disabilities and it’s wonderful to have another resource to share with them.