Good morning,

Data can help us make informed decisions about where to spend our time and energy. That’s why I want to offer statistics to our library partners about the number of Braille and Talking Book Library users in your service areas. Upon request, I can work with you to target specific cities so you can see how many people in your serving area are already users of BTBL. This can help you determine potential programming needs, staff training needs, or just give us a baseline for increasing BTBL service to potential patrons in your areas. Reply to me directly with your stat request at : WambaughS@michigan.gov

 

Offering BTBL as a supplement to the audiobooks you already provide can open up hundreds of thousands of additional reading opportunities for your patrons in accessible formats. Our large collection of audio and braille books can be mailed on cartridge and played using our free digital talking book player, or patrons can download the free BARD Mobile app to access books directly on their personal devices.

 

Perks of BTBL service?

 

Are you looking for a refresher on what the Braille and Talking Book Library offers? I’m always happy to talk one-on-one or present to your staff about this service.

 

Remember - patrons do NOT need to be legally blind to use our service, and library staff CAN certify our applications.

 

Thank you for making a difference in your communities by spreading the word about BTBL!

#ThatAllMayRead

Stephanie Wambaugh, Librarian 12

Team Lead and Outreach Services

Michigan Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL)

Bureau of Services for Blind Persons

P.O. Box 30007

702 W. Kalamazoo St.

Lansing, MI 48909

Phone: 1-800-992-9012

Fax: 1-517-284-2885

wambaughs@michigan.gov

 

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