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NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. About the NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NCLBPH). Public library for North Carolinians who are blind, low vision, physically disabled and learning disabled Serve anyone who cannot use

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NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

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  1. NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

  2. About the NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NCLBPH) • Public library for North Carolinians • who are blind, low vision, physically • disabled and learning disabled • Serve anyone who cannot use • standard print materials due to visual • or physical disability • Serves institutions (NC public libraries, • schools, assisted living facilities)

  3. Our Federal Overlords • Regional Library of the National Library Service • 55 Regional Libraries serve all 50 states (including Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and Guam) • Our foundation collection of digital books and talking book players comes from NLS • Free matter for blind postage • Standards for service

  4. NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Our Patrons • 12,250 Individual Patron • 2,436 Individuals in NC • Institutions • 393 Institutions

  5. Becoming a Patron of the NCLBPH • Printableapplications are on website • Call the library for an application • Complete and mail application • Need signature of competent authority

  6. Becoming an Institutional Patron of the NCLBPH • Organizations (Public Libraries, VI, Braille, O&M Instructor; • Social Workers, Rehab Counselors, NC • public schools, and assisted • living facilities) • Get an application here today! • Printableapplication is on website • Call the library for an application • Complete and mail application • Need signature of competent authority

  7. NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Collection: Books and Movies • 22,000+ Digital Book Titles • 15,693 Braille Titles* • 22,220 Large Print Titles • Over 60,000 Total Titles* • 800+ Descriptive Video Titles *physical and downloadable

  8. NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped • Collection: Magazines • 100 Magazines Available • 6 NC Magazines Recorded by Volunteers • 2 Tar Heel Talk Library Newsletters per year

  9. NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped • Descriptive Video Service • Describes action and • settings when there is no • dialogue • One-time Fee of $20 • 800 Titles available • VHS and Movie Discs

  10. Readers Advisory NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped • Select materials for patrons • Resolve patron problems with book players • Answer other questions and provide reference and referrals • Online catalog for browsing and selecting in all formats

  11. Circulation • Over 2,000 Items Sent and Received • Each Day • So Much Mail … • We have our own Zip Code

  12. NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Digital Book Player

  13. NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped • Equipment • Digital Talking Book Players loaned for free • On loan for as long as the patron uses NCLBPH services • Special accessories, such as headphones, pillow speakers, etc • Free repair and/or replacement

  14. NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Download Digital Books! Braille Audio RedcordingDownload BARD - https://nlsbard.loc.gov/ North Carolina BARD Local NOBLE - http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/lbph/noble.html

  15. NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped On Your iOS and Android Devices! BARD Mobile

  16. NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Third-Party for Purchase Players Apex BrailleNote/VoiceNote by Humanware Book Port Plus by American Printing House for the Blind BookSense by HIMS Braille Plus Mobile Manager by American Printing House for the Blind Icon by LevelStar PlexTalk Pocket by ShinanoKenshi Corporation Victor Reader Stream by Humanware

  17. NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Let’s get Social!!! http://www.facebook.com/nctalkingbooks http://twitter.com/#!/nclbph

  18. NCLBPH Summer Reading Programs Instrument Petting Zoo Courtesy of the NC Symphony

  19. NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Outreach • Presentations about Braille and Library Services • Information/training sessions on how to use NCLBPH equipment and services • Information sessions on programming for people with disabilities • NCLBPH materials for loan

  20. NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped For More Information: Gina Powell, Outreach & Volunteer Services Librarian 919-733-4376 888-388-2460 Gina.Powell@ncdcr.gov http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/lbph/index.html

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