Vol. 98 No. 3 Fall, 1998
Montana Talking Book Library
1515 East Sixth Ave, Helena, MT 59620
(406) 444-2064 or Toll-free 1-800-332-3400
Home page: http://msl.mt.gov/tbl
If you are a subscriber to the Reader's Digest or Newsweek on cassette, please watch for the annual renewal notice that APH (American Printing House) sends out each fall. If you wish to renew your subscription, you will need to send the notice to APH, or else your subscription will lapse. If your subscription has stopped, please call Lee at 1-800-332-3400, or 406-444- 2064 and he will contact APH. The renewal letter mentions giving a donation to APH, and while donations are appreciated, they are not necessary to receive a subscription.
NLS has announced that it will continue to transfer magazines from flexible-disc (FD) format to cassette format. The magazines slated for this change with the first issue of 1999 are: Civilization, bimonthly; Computer Life, monthly; Consumer Reports, monthly; Eating Well, bimonthly; Ebony, monthly; Good Housekeeping, monthly; Money, monthly; The New York Times Book Review, weekly; People, weekly; Stereo Review, monthly; Travel Holiday, monthly; and Working Woman, monthly. The transition will continue in 2000 with another set of titles and all remaining FD magazine titles will be transferred to cassette in 2001.
If your child needs recorded textbooks, they can be obtained from Recordings for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D). RFB&D is not affiliated with the Montana Talking Book Library. They have their own eligibility requirements and application procedures. Contact them direct at 1-800-221-4792.
If the only recorded reading materials your child needs or wants are textbooks, you must purchase special playback equipment from RFB&D or another source. The Library can not lend equipment for the sole purpose of playing textbooks. If you get equipment from MTBL and do not borrow books from us regularly, you will be required to return it. If you have questions regarding playback equipment for schools or students, please contact Alberta at 1-800-332-3400 or 406-444- 2064.
Please be kind and rewind Descriptive Videos before returning.
The Good, the Bad and the Bugly Summer Reading program was a huge success with 35 participants. Many prizes were awarded to recognize young readers. Prizes included commercially produced books on tape, and a descriptive video. Roberta appreciates all the participants willingness to read and share ideas about what can be done to better the summer reading program. The theme for next year's program is tentatively set as "Dig up a good book". If you have any ideas for books to be included or for activities, please contact Roberta at 444-2064 or 1-800-332-3400.
That the Montana Talking Book Library produces several magazines in our local recording studios? The Montana Magazine of Western History is published quarterly by the Montana Historical Society. The magazine includes articles about western history. WOW (Wild Outdoor World) is published bimonthly by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. This magazine is distributed to 4th grade classrooms throughout Montana and the US. WOWincludes articles on science and nature. Montana Outdoors is published bimonthly by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks and deals primarily with hunting and the outdoors. If you are interested in receiving any of these magazines please contact your readers' advisor.
The library has received some copies of the 1997 Medicare Handbook in both Spanish and English. The handbook is provided by the US Department of Health Care Financial Administration. There are 5 English copies available and 3 Spanish copies available. If you are interested in receiving a copy, please call the library.
The Library has recently acquired the tapes available from the Blue Ridge Radio Players. These tapes are recorded on two sides and are to be played at 1 7/8 speed. If you are interested in receiving the following plays, please call or send in requests for the following:
A new Descriptive Video (DV) catalog will soon be available. This catalog includes an updated list of the DV's available from the library. To receive DV's you must be receiving books from the library and you must provide a request list of DV's to the library. You are allowed to receive one DV at a time. You must return a DV in order to receive another one.
Thank you for the books you recommend so that others may enjoy them. In addition, I appreciate the many complimentary cards, notes and letters on our services. Please keep letting us know how we are doing, so we can continue improving.
Christie Briggs
Regional Librarian
The Montana Talking Book Library uses tax deductible donations to purchase equipment and materials not otherwise available. A thank you letter is sent to the donor. For a memorial, notification is also sent to the family. The amount is confidential. Please include the name of the person for whom the tribute is made, and the name and address of those to be notified of the gift.
Have you been listening to a book only to be frustrated when you turn the tape over and it sounds garbled? Here are some tips to try before returning the tape to the library.
If the problem remains, tie a piece of string or rubber band around the cassette and place in the top of the container, braille side down. Return the entire book to the library. Call to request a replacement, or check the box in the upper left hand corner of the return address label marked defective book/send another copy. If you do not want another copy, please check the box in the upper left hand corner of the return mailing label marked defective book.
This year's volunteer recognition was held in conjunction with the Talking Book Library's 30th Anniversary celebration at the Montana State Capitol Rotunda on September 29th. The celebration began with Christie Briggs, Regional Librarian, giving a brief history of the Talking Book Library. State Librarian, Karen Strege, introduced Secretary of State, Mike Cooney, who presented special awards to volunteers. The 1998 Special Appreciation Award was given to Barbara Baarson for her many years of dedicated service in circulation and many other areas of the library. Chuck Wirth was honored from the Telephone Pioneers for his hard work in maintaining playback equipment. The Recording Team of the year was Lea Blunn, narrator, Mary Zednick, monitor, Jane Briney and Giles Walker, reviewers. Stan Lynde, author and cartoonist, spoke on his love of books and reading and how that had been nurtured as a "kid" and how important it is for all people to have access to books, and "reading". Carol yn Sung, Network Division Chief of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically handicapped, presented a plaque for Commendation of Service to the Telephone Pioneers. Special life- saver awards were given to the young people who helped us out over the summer and awards were given for 5, 10 and 15 years of service. Each volunteer was given a plate etched by State Library staff.
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