[bksvol-discuss] Re: OT Duplicating NLS Titles
- From: "Lori Castner" <loralee.castner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:45:46 -0700
Hi, We have downloadable books from libraries here in Oakland. I downloaded
several; I needed one for a book group it was not available elsewhere. But I
have not figured out how to download them to my bookport, so I don't use them
much. The service is called "Net Library.
Cat Lover Lori
----- Original Message -----
From: Barbara
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 3:30 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
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Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc.
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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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