Successful Examples
Chicago Public Library
The Talking Book Library at the Chicago Public Library, IL
What makes this program successful?
What makes this program successful?
- based out of a large city, has a large patron base who can use these resources
- associated with the NLS BARD which allows for free downloads of digital audiobooks from the internet
- "registered patrons have access to a national collection of approximately 80,000 titles in audio or Braille formats" which are added to each year (includes both braille and audio formats)
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
Branch of the New York Public Library, NY
What makes this program successful?
What makes this program successful?
- specialized catalog interface that searches only works available in formats for the visually impaired
- Programs designed for family literacy
- boasts a collection that "mirrors that of traditional neighborhood libraries"
Arizona Braille and Talking Book Library Summer Reading Program
Branch of the Arizona Public Library, AZ
What makes this program successful?
What makes this program successful?
- Provides children with materials for summer reading program in different formats
- Statewide program just for visually impaired
- Provides list of books related to theme and asks for follow up on how they enjoyed the books