Public Information and Communication
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 4, 2010
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Dave Oertli
402-471-4005
800-307-2665
Talking Book Advisory Committee
Seeks Nominees
Two vacancies currently exist on the Advisory
Committee to the Nebraska Library Commission Talking Book and Braille Service.
The purpose of the committee is to represent the needs of talking book and
Braille borrowers and to make recommendations concerning library policies,
services, and programs. Membership consists primarily of library users but may
include librarians, educators, health care providers, and others who understand
the needs of individuals with disabilities.
The committee normally meets twice a year.
The Talking Book and Braille Service provides
free talking books, magazines, playback equipment, and Braille to any resident
of Nebraska who cannot see regular print, or hold a book, or turn its pages.
Persons interested in serving on the committee should contact Talking
Book and Braille Service, 1200 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508-2023 by
March 1, 2010. Phone: 402-471-4038 or 800-742-7691, fax: 402-471-6244,
email.
###
As the state library agency, the Nebraska Library
Commission is an advocate for the library and information needs of all
Nebraskans. The mission of the Library Commission is statewide promotion,
development, and coordination of library and information services, bringing
together people and information. The most up-to-date news releases from the
Nebraska Library Commission are always available on the Library Commission home
page, nlc.nebraska.gov, search on News Releases.