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. Books and magazines are received and returned through the
mail postage-free or are downloaded directly from the Internet.
Persons interested in serving on the committee should contact
Talking Book and Braille Service, 1200 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln,
NE 68508-2023. Phone: 402-471-4005 or 800-742-7691, fax:
402-471-6244, email:
nlc.talkingbook@nebraska.gov.
As Nebraska’s 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.”
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The most up-to-date news releases from the Nebraska Library
Commission are always available on the Library Commission Website,
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/publications/newsreleases.