20240709 1430 Update from NLS Director Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Attendees spoke with the Director of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Jason Broughton. He updated us on changes at the National Library Service and answered our questions on what we can expect in the years to come. Edited By: Regina Marie Brink

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20240709 1300 Meet the Talking Book Narrator Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 2 As in years past, we once again get to listen to and ask questions of a wonderful talking book narrator, Mare Trevathan, who records at both Books to Life and Talking Book Publishers Inc. She is a perennial favorite and is likely to read a bit from a couple of her long list of NLS titles. Come early because this is frequently standing room only. Edited By: Mary Ann Grignon

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20240709 0730 BRL Breakfast Speaker Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Edited By: Mary Ann Grignon

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20240629 1530 Writers Workshop - Book Banning-The Threat and Some Solution Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2024, on ACB Media 2 This discussion highlighted the current instances and dangers of banning books and how it relates to the past. Panelists shared stories focusing on the detrimental effect upon blind and low vision children and adults, as well as people with disabilities and other minority groups. Advocacy strategies and workarounds were explored. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20240628 1400 You Get What You Pay For Originally Broadcasted June 86, 2024, on ACB Media 3 If you find yourself unwilling to wait for the next book in a series or needing access to a niche title, you will find this session on where to go if you are willing to pay for the privilege to be a game changer. Whether you pay by the title, by the month or through an annual membership fee, there are companies and organizations that can provide you with access beyond the free services you are already using. Edited By: Mary Ann Grignon

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20240627 1530 Why You Should Get a Public Library Card Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Some Talking Book library users are also proud card-carrying public library users. Attendees learned how they might take advantage of their local public library to access services that could reduce their reliance on pay to play services to access books, music, videos and more. This session included a short demonstration of the Libby online service offered by many public libraries around the country. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20240627 1400 Writing Image Description for Graphic Novels and Other Highly Visual Content Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 4 Staff of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) Media Lab team discussed the evolution of their approach to writing image descriptions of graphic novels and picture books, presenting challenges they have faced and best practices they have developed. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20240627 1400 What Can be Accomplished When We Work Together Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Talking Book libraries can do much more than send out books and magazines. Attendees heard how Floridians can access locally produced books and periodicals, videos, and how to work in collaboration with their local talking book library to enhance services. Participants also heard how a "Friends of the Library" group in Florida has worked with their talking book library to support existing programming and to help finance fun and exciting new projects. How do they work together and what do they hope to achieve in the future? Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20240627 1230 What is the Braille Challenge Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Attendees learned how it works and the nuts and bolts of starting one locally. Edited By: Darcy Burnard

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20230705 0700 BRL Breakfast Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2023, on ACB Media 3 Special guest, Martine Abel-Williamson, President, World Blind Union, Auckland, New Zealand. Edited By:  Doug Hunsinger

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