Talking books go digital
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The Nebraska Library Commission provides digital talking book and braille services to over 4,000 qualifying Nebraska residents each year. The collection includes over 63,000 recorded titles, with about 10,000 available in a new digital format. Volunteers contribute many hours each year to help record magazines and books in their on-site studios. Patrons can now access digital talking books through a new digital playback device or by downloading titles through the BARD online library.
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