The Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL) offers accessible reading materials in audio and braille formats. Public Library Demo Sites are assigned one of our Digital Talking Book Machines to have on hand to show patrons that come into their branches. There are no circulating items or specific requirements for Demo Sites. We provide promotional materials like brochures, applications, posters, etc. Each Demo Site functions in whatever capacity helps their patrons the most. Here are some ways Demo Sites partner with us:

• Outbound Services – some locations take our audio book player with them when they visit local nursing homes or perform home deliveries of materials. If a patron can’t physically come to the library to get your materials, it’s very possible they qualify for BTBL service.
• Display Case – other locations choose to have our materials set out in a visible location in the library and promote it with our posters/flyers. A good place for these materials would be near your audiobook CD collection and/or your large print book collection. Patrons using items from these areas may qualify for our service.
• Reference Desk -Many locations keep the player back behind the reference desk and only pull it out if someone asks about audio books or related services. As long as your staff knows the basics of who qualifies and what we have to offer, on-demand promotion works great! Learn more on our website at: www.michigan.gov/btbl

Keep in mind I am happy to meet virtually for staff trainings or one-on-one discussions- please contact me directly with requests at wambaughs@michigan.gov. I can also get additional materials on the way if you are in need. Please feel free to reach out directly with any questions or requests.

I hope you had a successful Summer Reading Program and can take a quick breather before you start planning for next year!

Thanks,

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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