Thanks to a partnership with the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), the Mississippi Library Commission serves as a free public library service for eligible Mississippi residents of all ages and for institutions that serve these individuals, such as schools, hospitals, or living facilities. This free library program allows patrons to receive digital audio, braille, and large print materials directly at their homes. Patrons also have the option of downloading books an

15 reactions · 3 comments | Readers Advisor Margaret Smitherman is helping the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped beta test this simple time-saving device that provides almost instantaneous downloads from BARD. Once in use nationwide, it will help break down accessibility barriers and bring the talking book program to even more people. #TalkingBookTuesday | Mississippi Library Commission | Facebook

The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), which is part of the Library of Congress, has the world’s largest collection of braille music scores, from J.S. Bach to Taylor Swift. Here’s how the scores are digitized, which grants NLS patrons more convenient access to the material! | The Library of Congress

5K views · 15 reactions | NLS provides people who can’t use regular print materials with access to books in audio and braille formats. | National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled | Facebook