The Braille and Talking Book Library<https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/bureau-of-services-for-blind-persons/btbl/> (BTBL) offers free accessible reading materials in audio and braille formats. Public library Demo Sites help promote this free service. They are generally assigned one of our Digital Talking Book Machines to have on hand to show patrons who come into their branches, and Demo Sites distribute information about our program to patrons. 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 best serves its patrons. 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 library 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 BTBL has to offer, on-demand promotion works great! * Social Media - Using our digital resources, public libraries can promote our services on their social pages. Reach out if you'd like content to share and follow us @MichiganBTBL on Facebook. Remember - individuals do NOT need to be legally blind to use our service, and library staff CAN certify our applications. Offering our service as a supplement to the audio books you have available can open up hundreds of thousands of additional reading opportunities for your patrons in accessible formats FOR FREE. 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 get books directly on their personal devices. The best part, no wait lists or check out periods. I am happy to meet virtually for staff trainings or one-on-one discussions. Please contact me directly with requests at wambaughs@michigan.gov<mailto:wambaughs@michigan.gov>. I can also get additional promotional materials on the way if you are in need. 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<mailto:wambaughs@michigan.gov> LEGAL NOTICE: This email is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or duplication of this email is expressly prohibited. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately, delete the email from your computer, and do not copy or disclose it to anyone else. Your receipt of this message is not intended to waive any applicable legal privilege and does not constitute an electronic signature or provide consent to contract electronically.