Public Information and Communication
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
March 22, 2011
FOR MORE
INFORMATION:
David Oertli
402-471-4005
800-742-7691
david.oertli@nebraska.gov
Talking Book Advisory Committee Seeks Nominees
Four 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
April 15, 2011. Phone: 402-471-4038 or 800-742-7691, fax: 402-471-6244,
e-mail:
nlc.talkingbook@nebraska.gov.
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