[bksvol-discuss] Re: OT Duplicating NLS Titles
- From: "maithe007" <maithe007@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:36:11 -0400
Hi Lissi!
Yes, those are the new ones being offered at our library system. We have Books
On Tape *which are directly delivered to your house without any charge*; we
have downlodable audio and Ebooks *Not thrilled with the downloadable books-no
rewind*; and the ones you are talking about. However, our library system
states that the batteries and ear plugs are your responsibility. Makes
sense...saves them money which they can use for other things. We have many
options here and I am pretty sure I am missing something...I usually do. *L*
Hugs,
Maithe
----- Original Message -----
From: Estelnalissi
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 7:29 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: OT Duplicating NLS Titles
Dear Maithe, Barbara Shelley and Booksharian Friends,
The books we're getting from the public library through NLS aren't
downloadable. They come in padded envelopes. Each book is a little rectangle
with the picture of the cover of the book on the smooth front and six little
buttons in two rows of 3 on the upper half of the back with a little hole in
the side for ear buds. They come with a double or triple A battery already
inserted in the back and an extra battery in case you need it. Not very
efficient, maybe, but human readers and great sound.
Always with love,
Lissi
----- Original Message -----
From: maithe007
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 6:34 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: OT Duplicating NLS Titles
Our public library also has audio books and ebooks which can be downloaded.
What I did not like about the downloadable audio was that I could not hit
rewind or go back a sentence or two so if I missed a word...I was out of luck.
I got frustrated and gave that one up. *L*
Maithe
----- Original Message -----
From: Barbara
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 6:30 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: OT Duplicating NLS Titles
My public library in San Jose also has some audio books that you can
download. However, I have enough to read as it is. One time, I downloaded one
of these audio books but did not have time to read it (smile).
"Shelley L. Rhodes" <juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Massachusetts also has the downloadable audio books.
Shelley L. Rhodes M.A., VRT, CTVI
and Guinevere, Golden lady Guide
juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc.
Graduate Alumni Association Board
www.guidedogs.com
More than Any other time, When i hold a beloved book in my hand, my
limitations fall from me, my spirit is free.
- Helen Keller
----- Original Message -----
From: "Estelnalissi"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 5:19 AM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: OT Duplicating NLS Titles
Dear Monica, and Booksharian Friends,
You could move to Ohio, too. NLS is making Play Away Audio available to
all
Ohio patrons and audio described videos, too. You may want to do one of
the
many things you do well before you start packing and track down more
details
about the program. In Ohio there are only 250 titles available so far
and
they aren't in great supply so they ask us to list genre preferences
and
take what we get. I'm not a fan of James Patterson but the first book I
got
was fifth in the Women's murder series, a series I don't like. I'm
reading
it anyway because of the novelty of the cute little thin rectangular
books
they send which have 6 easy to navigate buttons on back to adjust
volume,
start and stop and hop from chapter to chapter. Though I wouldn't have
chosen this book, I don't mind it enough not to let myself enjoy it.
I'm a little concerned that though we have more sources for books
through
NLS and our local libraries, County libraries tend to concentrate on
stocking best sellers which they don't replace when the book wears out
or
circulation for it drops off.
I'm hugely grateful to NLS and usually have a talking book and hard
braille
book going along with whatever I'm reading from Bookshare. I'm very
anxious
for NLS to thrive. They provide reading services to anyone who
qualifies
whether they can afford adaptive equipment or not. When my Braille Note
wears out, it may be years before I can afford a replacement. It
comforts me
to know I'll still be able to receive paper braille books in the mail
no
matter what.
I'll never choose Bookshare over Nls or NLS over Bookshare. They
complement
each other and serve more people combined than either would alone.
So, Monica, come ahead and move to Ohio, or feel free to come and visit
me
and the Play Always and take in the beauty, fun and culture of Ohio if
you
need a little vacation.
Always with love,
Lissi
----- Original Message -----
From: Monica Willyard
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 4:06 AM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: OT Duplicating NLS Titles
Hmm. I need to move to Florida. Anyone want to guess why?
Speaking of scanning books from NLS, I'm working on scanning The
Present,
by Spencer Johnson. It's a wonderful book, a perfect read for people
who
commute.
Monica Willyard
maithe007 wrote:
It could also be because of things such as this:
Miami-Dade Public Library System adds Playaway Self-playing digital
audio books to its collection
The Miami-Dade Public Library System has added a new component to its
audio books collection with Playaway, a self-playing digital audio
book,
which allows
users to listen to their favorite title anywhere.
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