Mel resources are provided by the library of michigan using institute of museum and library services funds. Kentucky talking book library, 300 coffee tree road, po. The kentucky talking book library s latest newsletter is now available everybody counts us census 2020 kentucky in wood bobby falwells abstract representation of kentucky, incorporating 26 native woods, was created in 1981 for the lobby of the kentucky department for libraries and archives. Kentucky talking book library 300 coffee tree road frankfort, ky 406020818 phone. Kentucky talking book library december 26, 2019 at 7. Provides free library service to people who cannot read traditional print. Kentucky state library, 300 coffee tree road, po box 537. Just because the talking book library provides you with reading material does not mean you dont need your local public library. Tristate library users was actively involved in the 50year anniversary celebration of the kentucky talking book library, held on april 1, 2019. The talking book library is the only braille library collection in kentucky as well. Currently, there are 773 digital audio books in the collection with a connection to kentucky. Ky talking book library celebrates 50th anniversary on.
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Kentucky talking book library this grants funding helped kentucky expand and modernize its talking book library. The kentucky talking book library ktbl provides free library service to kentuckians with a visual or physical disability which prevents them from reading standard print. The kentucky talking book library is part of the kentucky department for libraries and archives. Audio and braille materials are sent to and from users by postagefree mail, or can be downloaded from the internet. Create audiobooks for the kentucky talking book library. The kentucky talking book library ktbl provides free library service to people who cannot read traditional print because they have a visual, physical, or reading disability. Creating a mouse house and a talking switch kentucky talking book library. Program national library service for the blind and print disabled. Kentucky talking book library find talking books, braille books, and magazines.
Order birth, death, divorce and marriage licenses online. The kentucky talking book library needs volunteers to create special audiobooks for people who are blind, have low vision. A statement from the kentucky education and workforce development cabinet says the organization received the james carl dotson award this month for providing access to literacy, information. Kentucky talking book library awarded james carl dotson. That all may read national library service for the blind. Kentucky talking book library kentucky department for. Kentucky department for libraries and archives wikipedia. The kentucky department for libraries and archives. Created a digest of technology news and training opportunities. The kentucky talking book library in the department for libraries and archives kdla is replacing its 30yearold reeltoreel taping system with the improved sound and clarity of a digital. Kentucky talking book library, frankfort, kentucky.
Audio and braille materials are sent to and from users by postagefree mail. Donations are 100% tax deductible and appreciated by the patrons who use our service. The books have been recorded by a group of 30 40 volunteers in the talking book studio in. The library will remain closed to the public until the state of emergency ends. Willie ford obituary lexington, ky lexington heraldleader. The kentucky talking book library provides support for bard questions or problems 8. Tlu assisted in the planning and financial support of the event, and tlu president bill wright spoke at the celebration. Create audiobooks for the kentucky talking book library linkedin. Holds may be placed online or by calling the library starting monday, may 18. Northern kentucky talking book library 502 scott boulevard covington, ky 41011 phone. Assistive technology kentucky department of education. Kentucky chapters next meeting will be held friday, april 17, 2020 at the kentucky talking book library.
The kentucky talking book library ktbl provides free library service to people who cannot read traditional print because they have a visual, physical. The kentucky department for libraries and archives kdla talking book library ktbl in frankfort is celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing kentuckians with disabilities access to free audio a. Ktbl provides free audio, braille and digital download books and magazines to print disabled patrons in the state of kentucky. Kentucky talking book library recognized for service. Kamd kentucky accessible materials database kentucky. Schmidt research library researching just got easier. 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. Ap the kentucky talking book library has been recognized for its service to the blind. Order a variety of records including census, criminal and civil cases, deeds, and more. Archives research room public hours are monday friday, 9. Great schools, involved parents, successful kids essential tips. Anyone using the public wifi must agree to our acceptable use policy. The mission of kdla is to support and promote access to library services and to ensure that documentation of government activities is created, preserved, and made available for. Ky talking book library celebrates 50th anniversary by kim saylor brannock frankfort, ky the kentucky department for libraries and archives kdla talking book library ktbl in frankfort today celebrated its 50th anniversary of providing kentuckians with disabilities access to free audio and braille books.
Kentucky low vision resources, organizations and information. The kentucky department for libraries and archives and the kentucky talking book library are proud. Anyone who is unable to use standard printed materials because of a visual or physical disability is eligible for our service. The march 2020 kentucky talking book library newsletter. Kentucky talking book library celebrates 50th anniversary in community, education, state by oc monitor staff april 3, 2019 2sharesvolunteer barbara pauley of frankfort records a book by a kentucky author for the ktbl. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to contribute to the lexington humane society, 1600 old frankfort pike, lexington, ky 40504 or the kentucky talking book library, p. Find talking books, braille books, and magazines kentucky. Kentucky talking book library po box 537 frankfort ky 40602. If youre digging for your family roots, researching your next book or class paper or just beginning to discover kentucky history, the martin f. Kentucky talking book library volunteer opportunities.
April 1, 2019 the kentucky department for libraries and archives kdla talking book library ktbl in frankfort today celebrated its 50th anniversary of providing kentuckians with disabilities access to free audio and braille books. Free library service for people who cannot read traditional print books. Assistive technology manual and matrix kentucky educational cooperatives assistive technology webpage. Kentucky talking book library national resource directory. Kentucky department for libraries and archives is a collection of library and information. The kentucky talking book library is a free service that provides audiobooks and braille books through the mail or for download. The talking book library is the only braille library collection in kentucky as well as the only library to record digital audio books by kentucky authors. Kentucky talking book library celebrates 50th anniversary. The work of the division is accomplished through three branches, customer services and collections, library development, and the kentucky talking book library. Kentucky talking book library afb directory profile. Kentucky talking book library gets digital recording system. Since 1969, the kentucky talking book library has provided audio and.
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