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Parental Acknowledgement Required for Applicants Under Age 18

Applicants under the age of 18 must have a completed Parental Acknowledgement Form on file. This required form, signed by the minor's parent or guardian, confirms the signatory understands their child will receive Talking Book Program services and equipment and will have access to the National Library Service’s (NLS) full collection of reading materials. This form also acknowledges responsibility for the return of all borrowed materials and equipment, including players, accessories, cartridges, large print, and braille materials, when they are no longer needed. Enrollment cannot be completed until the signed form is received.

 *****TBP UPDATES!*****
► Zoomax User Guide
► Summer Reading Program
► Texas Magazines Available for Download
► Student Resources for Reading Disabilities
► Duplication on Demand (DOD) Navigation
►  Phone-In Talking Book Club!
► Request NLS Braille on Demand

Texas Talking Books will be closed on the following holidays:

Monday, September 7 ~ Labor Day

Wednesday, November 11 ~ Veteran's Day

Thursday, November 26 - Friday, November 27 ~ Thanksgiving Holiday
 

Of course, you can always leave a message if you call after hours or on a holiday or email us at tbp.services@tsl.texas.gov

News Bulletins

Providing information on recent developments in the Talking Book Program.

ATTENTION: Patrons who subscribe to TALKING BOOK TOPICS (TBT) in large print will no longer receive issues. Patrons can access TBT online in HTML and PDF right now at www.loc.gov/nls/tbt. TBT in HTML contains direct links to BARD for downloading or adding books to wish lists, and TBT in PDF contains printable order forms for mailing. TBT in audio will be available on cartridge and on BARD and BARD Mobile. Additionally, TBT Abridged will be available through BRAILLE BOOK REVIEW in hardcopy braille and BRF on www.loc.gov/nls/bbr.

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Past issues:
News Bulletin Summer 2024
(PDF), (RTF), (MP3)