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The document summarizes free downloadable audiobook services available from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center. It outlines who qualifies for services, including the blind, those with low vision, the deaf/blind, and those with physical or reading disabilities. It describes the different audiobook formats available, including cassettes, digital downloads, as well as the Braille and Audio Reading Download website. The document also provides information on commercial audiobook players and text-to-speech options.
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- CHECK AVAILABLE
- CHECK WEBSITE
- CHECK NOT AVAILABLE Not commercially, BTW… popular (Twilight, HP) but we provide mid list
- Pointing out..worldcat “no”
- CHECK TO SEE IF AVAILABLE books
- School & Library Visits