If youre one of our patrons who places orders online, checks the catalog online for comprehensive lists of books, or youre curious. Staying involved in the process of producing talking books helps nls keep abreast of evolving techniques and technology. Step 2 volunteers prepare the books, setting up the files that will let us synchronize audio to text and creating guidelines to help other volunteers find their way through a complicated page layout. Its been 80 years since rnibs talking book service was founded and, in that time, its brought the joy of reading to thousands of blind and partially sighted. Volunteer for librivox free public domain audiobooks librivox.
Order books online florida division of blind services. I started to read and record books for the minnesota radio talking book network earlier this year and am in the middle of recording my second book, the immortal life of henrietta lacks by rebecca skloot. Volunteer at our recording studio the talking book program tbp provides free library services to qualifying texans with visual, physical, or reading disabilities. Bringing books to life perkins school for the blind.
To inquire about becoming a volunteer, contact our volunteer coordinator, janice eggers, at 515 281. Apr 20, 2010 besides there is also a college for the blind in my city in need of volunteers for recording books. Were exploring ways that you might be able to volunteer from home. Where can i volunteer to record books for the blind. Librivox volunteers read and record chapters of books in the public domain books no longer under in the usa, and make them. You also may be interested in listening to newspapers and magazines over the phone. Learning ally volunteers making audiobooks book production. A total of 104 books have been recorded since 2015 by 17 volunteer narrators for scsltbs, a regional library of the national library service for the blind and print disabled. Audio, braille, and printbraille books in the nls collection for preschool through grade 8. Washington volunteer readers for the blind wvrb is an allvolunteer, nonprofit organization created to support the mission of the dc talking book and braille library, which is affiliated with the library of. The same books used in classrooms across the country as well as books being read for enjoyment are placed in the hands of our volunteers. While the nls talking book program primarily contracts with commercial recording companies for book production, the program also produces a number of titles each year at a professional inhouse studio. Narrating talking books if you pass an audition, we will train you to record talking. Bard gives users free access to download any nls book or magazine they want, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
More than 200 people donate over 12,000 hours each year to assist in making various library programs. Since 1978, volunteers in the talking book program recording studios in austin and midland have produced more than 3,700 books and magazines on tape for distribution to tbp clients and also to. Jan 06, 2012 adding on to what olechat mentioned, most if not all states have a library for the blind that produces volunteer read audio books for the blind and people who are physically unable to hold a book. The florida bureau of braille and talking books library is the largest library of its kind in the u. Nls narrators national library service for the blind and. The library serves more than 31,647 florida residents with annual loans exceeding 1. Talking books has been one of our most loved services for more than. The talking book program tbp provides free library services to qualifying texans with visual, physical, or reading disabilities.
Whether you have a lot of time or just a few minutes, there are meaningful ways you can help students who struggle to read, learn, and thrive. There are many ways you can help people who are blind or visually impaired. Volunteer recording studio talking book program tslac. All our recordings including yours, if you volunteer for us are also donated into the public domain. Giving you access to over 31,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and children. Become part of our team and empower dyslexic, blind, and visually impaired. Idaho talking book service idaho commission for libraries. How to volunteer to record and submit my audio book for blind people. Washington volunteer readers for the blind wvrb is an all volunteer, nonprofit organization created to support the mission of the dc talking book and braille library, which is affiliated with the library of congress and the dc public library. Narrating talking books if you pass an audition, we will train you to record talking books.
Connecticut volunteer services for the blind and handicapped, inc. Walked through the process of audio recording a book. Volunteer for librivox librivox volunteer for librivox. Become part of our team and empower dyslexic, blind, and visually impaired students to succeed in school, and in life. Ordering books online from lbph carnegie library of pittsburgh.
Nashville talking library nashville public library. The national association for the blind has its own recording facilities, people offer their spare. Join the learning ally volunteer nation become part of our team and empower dyslexic, blind, and visually impaired students to succeed in school, and in life. Program national library service for the blind and print disabled. Tbp is part of the national library service to the blind and print disabled, a. Volunteer volunteer opportunities at the california state library. Why not consider narrating audiobooks for the blind and partially sighted. Application for service pdf hours of operation glass. National library service for the blind and physically handicapped. Cvsbh is a nonprofit 501c3 corporation that works with the connecticut state librarys library for the blind and physically.
If youre one of our patrons who places orders online, checks the catalog online for comprehensive lists of books, or youre curious about a more convenient way to order books, we have a new process for you. Arizona talking book library arizona state library. The california state library, a california public research institution, serves the people of california in many ways. Colorado talking book library has an urgent need for volunteers to assist in the mailroom and other behindthescenes assignments.
Serving 27 counties in northern california, society for the blind is located in. Bookshare is an online library of talking books for blind and low vision readers. Library for the blind and physically handicapped carnegie. All facetoface volunteering is suspended to ensure that you remain safe and well. Washington volunteer readers for the blind district of. Volunteer with the arizona talking book library arizona.
The volunteers would assist staff with getting books ready for daily mailout, reshelve returned books, and prep books for the next days circulation. While the nls talkingbook program primarily contracts with commercial. National library service for the blind and print disabled. The national association for the blind has its own recording facilities, people offer their spare time recording books and also reading out to the students.
Serving 27 counties in northern california, society for the blind is located in midtown sacramento and has been serving our community for more than 60 years. You would have to auditionusually read a page or two using their equipmentand show that you have clear diction and a relatively pleasing voice. The nebraska library commission talking book and braille service recording studios are available for spokenword recording. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, nls circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, delivered by postagefree mail or instantly. Persons who are unable to hold or turn pages of print books.
Besides there is also a college for the blind in my city in need of volunteers for recording books. Society for the blind is a fullservice nonprofit agency providing services and programs for people who are blind or have low vision. Jbi offers many wonderful opportunities for volunteer services. Braille readers receive paper braille books and magazines from utah via the usps.
The staff of lbph can answer reference questions about anything from the weather to accessible technology. Nls is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page. More than 200 people donate over 12,000 hours each year to assist in making various library programs available. While the nls talkingbook program primarily contracts with commercial recording companies for book production, the program also produces a number of titles each year at a professional inhouse studio.
This program is only possible through the generosity of the volunteers who are involved in everything from narrating to proofreading each recording. Adding on to what olechat mentioned, most if not all states have a library for the blind that produces volunteerread audio books for the blind and people who are physically unable to hold a. Take a tour select atbl outreach from the category. The indiana voices program at the indiana state library isl records indianarelated books for patrons of the talking book and braille library. All our talking books are unabridged and high quality, giving you the best possible reading and listening experience. Practically, this means we record books published before 1923. Colorado talking book library is looking for volunteers to record. Wolfner talking books and braille library is closed to the public until further notice in order to support the overall health and wellness of our communities and for the safety of our patrons and staff. Nls narrators national library service for the blind and print. Staff is also available to discuss the latest bestsellers. That all may read national library service for the blind. We lend books and magazines in recorded formats along with the necessary playback equipment, and materials in braille, for free, to any connecticut adult or child. Cvsbh is a nonprofit 501c3 corporation that works with the connecticut state librarys library for the blind and physically handicapped lbph to record books, pamphlets, and magazines as digital talking books for those who cannot hold or read printed material.
Volunteers can sign up be a part of the orientation session where they will be. Ideally the recording should contain at least two examples of your. Talking book services is a free library service from the south carolina state library for anyone who has a visual or physical impairment that prevents them from reading normal print books. Please join the indiana talking book and braille library as it hosts the indiana vision expo on saturday, sept, 14, 2019 from 10 a. The safety and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers, and visitors are our highest priorities. Step 2 volunteers prepare the books, setting up the files that will. Were following the governments public health guidance and ensuring we can continue to offer support for blind and partially sighted people. I love recording books because i love literature, and this gives me a way to read more and help other people at the same time. Listening books depends on the generous help our readers give, on a voluntary basis, to record our educational audiobooks.
Well do our best to keep you up to date with our progress with involving volunteers in our work. You can do the same by visiting any school for the blind. The service includes use of a digital audio recording studio, assistance from an nlc staff member who will operate recording equipment and provide technical advice, as well as one copy of the finished product on cd or dvd. Colorado talking book library has an urgent need for volunteers to assist in the mailroom and other behind the scenes assignments. Librivox volunteers read and record chapters of books in the public domain books no longer under, and make them available for free on the internet.
National library service nls is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding. In our stateoftheart recordings studios in midmanhattan. The arizona talking book library is following the guidance distributed by the governors office and arizona. If your book is available in the public library, try going to a talking book library in your area.
Listen to more than 300 daily newspapers from across the u. Tbp is part of the national library service to the blind and print disabled, a program administered by the library of congress. Carnegie library of pittsburghs library for the blind and physically handicapped lbph is a network library of the library of congress national library service for the blind and physically handicapped. Make books come alive become an audiobook narrator. Since 1978, volunteers in the talking book program recording studios in austin and midland have produced more than 3,700 books and magazines on tape for distribution to tbp clients and also to libraries in the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls network. Friends of the iowa library for the blind and physically handicapped how to become a volunteer. Braille and talking books learn about services for eligible readers and what can be borrowed.
Alison has volunteered for 12 years at blind low vision education network new zealand blennz based in homai, south auckland once a week to make. The touch and listen newsletter keeps you up to date with whats going on at the braille and talking book library as well as new additions to the collection of recorded works. Read on a wide variety of devices such as computers, tablets, smartphones, mp3 players, and assistive technology devices get unlimited access to school books, popular books, childrens books, and more. Nashville talking library is a free audio information service providing books, magazines, newspapers, and more to residents of middle tennessee with certified reading disabilities. Talking books has been one of our most loved services for more than eight decades, and we now offer more formats and titles than ever before. Application for service pdf hours of operation glass administrative office. The volunteers would assist staff with getting books ready for daily. Take a tour select atbl outreach from the category dropdown request a grouporganization presentation a regional library of the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped, library. We mainly use trained actors but we will consider working with anyone who has the appropriate experience and can spare the time. Persons who are certified by a medical doctor as having a reading disability.
The arizona talking book library is following the guidance distributed by the governors office and arizona department of health services regarding the novel coronavirus covid19. Braille and talking books library florida division of blind. Jun 01, 2018 you may have heard we have a new computer system. Persons who are legally blind or cannot see well enough or focus long enough to read standard print, even with glasses. Noemie godinvignault, volunteer, recording an audio book in a studio. Record audio books at home for the visually impaired. Volunteer opportunities please contact the talking book library at 6022555578 or email talking books. Radio talking book service rtbs serves nebraska and southwest iowa with a mission to provide humanvoiced information choices to individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have physical.
Ordering books online from lbph carnegie library of. Join the learning ally volunteer nation audio books for. In our stateof the art recordings studios in midmanhattan. We offer flexible day, evening and weekend hours, and. The connecticut library for the blind and physically handicapped is a network library of the library of congress national library service for the blind and physically handicapped.
National library service nls is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page. Patrons will be unable to download books from bard between friday, august 9 at 2 p. Make reading easier with talking books for blind and low. Volunteer opportunities how you can help people with vision loss. Opportunities are available in wtbbl departments on seasonal and spacepermitting bases. Talking book services functions as a regional library of the national library for the blind and physically handicapped. Meet the team of talented volunteers who record more than 100 new audio books every year for the perkins library. I started to read and record books for the minnesota radio talking book. Canadian vision health charity, cnib canadian national institute for.
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