Nj state library talking book and braille center

The talking book and braille service tbbs provides audio and braille library service via mail or digital download to any illinois resident who is unable to read standard print material due to a permanent or temporary visual or physical disability. The friends of the new jersey library for the blind and. There is a sign by the road for state of new jersey, division of archives and records management, talking. Nj blindness awareness month library equal access program leap ribboncutting address. Adam szczepaniak deputy state librarian new jersey. Tbbc provides nocost, homedelivered services as a regional library of the national library service for the blind and print disabled nls, a division of the u. The braille and talking books program pennington public library. Nj state library talking book and braille center apr 2011 sep 2014 3 years 6 months filledin as driver and it support for cbvi assistive technology loan department. The grant application for the new jersey library construction bond act is now available please note. Talking book and braille service illinois state library. Assistive technology has been placed in libraries throughout the state. Talking book and braille center nj state library ewing, nj. The mission of the friends shall be to support and promote the services and programs of the nj state library talking book and braille center.

Home newspapers research guides at new jersey state library. Newspapers and microfilm are located on the 4th floor of the library. For more information on playing or sponsorship opportunities, call 18007928322, ext. Browsing by chapter number new jersey state library. In the 60s new jersey said they wanted to buy land in the pinelands for an airport. We provide audiobook services, braille materials and news reading services. Nj blindness awareness month library equal access program. Through leap, learn technology that provides magnification and speech on computers and ipads. We are still available and to able receive phone messages and emails. Proceeds benefit the new jersey state library talking.

New jersey state library talking book and braille center home page. Our library is a regional library of the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped, a division of the u. The state library information center produces online tutorials and archived webinars on topics such as registering for interlibrary loan, how to find executive orders, and new jersey genealogy topics. In addition, a tbbc member can have a collection of digital audiobook. Cbvi and administered by the library provides loans of technology such as cctvs for tbbc customers who are also recommended by cbvi. Generally, tbbl materials are downloaded or mailed. Due to the unprecedented interruption in operations caused by the coronavirus outbreak, and specifically for the benefit of the applicants who are working to develop and submit quality applications while continuing to serve their communities the new.

Digital jerseyana collection new jersey state publications digital library. New jersey state library talking book and braille center. With a link to the national library for the blind and physically handicapped union catalog. For pick up, please call ahead to order and then pick up tbbl materials at the circulation desk of the research library on the 7th floor of the cultural education center. Classes are being offered in basic and intermediate computer and ipad skills. New jersey state library, in trenton, nj trenton, new. For more information, ask a librarian or check out the tbbcs faq page. J new jersey talking book and braille center, 202001.

Visually impaired services atlantic county library system. We offer no cost delivery of an audiobook player, headset. Talking book and braille library cultural education center 222 madison avenue albany, ny 122300001 onsite. The nj state library currently receives about 18 nj newspapers representing a wide range of geographic regions throughout the state. New jersey talking book and braille center trenton, n. Welcome to the new jersey state library newspaper research guide. View adam szczepaniaks profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. New jersey state librarytalking book and braille center home page. New jersey state library talking book and braille center bcls. New jersey state library talking book and braille center from website. Tbbc provides free reading materials in digital, braille, large print, and cassette format, for anyone who for a physical reason cannot read or use with ease regular books and magazines visual or mobility impairments and learning disabilities.

Provides talking books, talking book machines, largeprint books, audiocassettes, and braille books for blind and physically handicapped persons. Talking book and braille center leap into learning new assistive technology pro dada tbbc newsletter archives talking book and braille center leap into learning new assistive technology. The library is approximately five blocks on the right. Tbbc provides free reading materials in digital, braille, large print, and cassette format, for anyone who for a physical reason cannot read or use with ease regular books and magazines visual or mobility impairments and. We are pleased to announce that the new jersey commission for the blind and visually impaired cbvi is continuing the library equal access program leap for 2017 for new jersey residents 55 and older who have a change in vision. Founded in 1967, tbbc is a library that provides nocost, homedelivered services, on behalf of the national library service for the blind and print disabled to children, teens and adults in new jersey who have difficulty reading standard print or trouble holding a book. Tbbc serves nj residents of all ages who have difficulty reading standard print or holding a book or turning the pages of a book because of a physical impairment, a reading disability or a vision challenge. Materials are mailed to and from library patrons at their homes at no charge. Reports from the state library information center and its predecessors dspace repository. Mark the outside of the envelope free matter for the blind or handicapped and it will ship to tbbc postagefree. College library in ewing, nj foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Talking book and braille center new jersey state library. You may qualify for free library services if your ability to read is affected by.

A vision impairment a physical impairment a reading disability call tollfree. State resources national organization of parents of blind children state contact holly miller, president new jersey parents of blind children phone. Welcome to the friends of the new jersey library for the blind and handicapped home page home. Our library is a regional library of the national library service for the blind and. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.