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Braille & Talking Book Program | Publications

Publications

The South Dakota Braille and Talking Book documents are available in Adobe Acrobat format exactly as it appears in print or in a Web format. First time users of the PDF format must perform a one-time only installation of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader Software Web Link to Adobe Reader Download before they will be able to read or print the document. This format is used extensively both on the Web and on this site.

Applications

Adult Application for Library Service

PDF Download of Adult Application

Child Application for Library Service

PDF Download of Child Application

Institution Application for Library Service

PDF Download of Institution Application

School Application for Library Service

PDF Download of School Application

BARD Application for Digital Library Service

Web Link to BARD online application

Descriptive Video Service Registration

PDF Download of Descriptive Video Service Registration

Learning Ally Membership for Schools and Educators

Web Link to Learning Ally, formerly RFB and D

Learning Ally Membership for Individuals and Families

Web Link to Learning Ally, formerly RFB and D


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Catalogs

Braille Catalog in Braille Reader Format (ZIP)

Download this zip file, and extract or expand the file (usually right click, and "Extract All").

Zipped file including BRF format of Braille Catalog

Braille Catalog in MS Excel Format

Microsof Excel download of Braille Catalog

Braille Catalog in PDF Format

PDF Download of Braille Catalog

Descriptive Video Catalog in PDF Format

PDF Download of DVS Catalog


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Forms

General Requests

Web Link to General Request form

Magazine Order Form

Web Link to request Magazines through Braille and Talking Book

Printed Catalogs

Web Link to request Printed Catalogs through Braille and Talking Book

Textbook Order Form

PDF Download

Textbook Rebinding Form

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Newsletters

Beginning in 2010, the B&TB Program consolidated all newsletters into one, the Prairie Trails Newsletter.

Prairie Trails Newsletter and B&TB Newsletter Archives


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Eligibility Requirements

Individuals who cannot read or use conventional printed materials as a result of physical limitations, i.e. blind, visually limited, physically limited, cannot hold a book or turn the pages, and reading/learning disabled are by law eligible. This also includes persons in private homes, nursing homes, hospitals, schools and other institutions.

In case of reading disability from organic dysfunction, “competent authority” is defined as a doctor of medicine or a doctor of osteopathy who may consult with colleagues in associated disciplines.


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Braille and Talking Book Strategic Plan 2015-2018

The Strategic Plan PDF Download is also available in braille and audio formatsPDF Download. If you would like to borrow a copy please contact your Reader Advisor.


Prairie Trails Memorandum

 Volume 10, Issue 3 | Fall 2015
Articles include "Visit with Pam Davenport from NLS", "Summer Reading Program Breaks Records", "One Book Author on Tour", "Behind the Scenes", "BARD Mobile for Android is finally here!", "Issue While Downloading Special Characters in some Titles", "Tips for Better Service", "'DBC' Books from the Talking Book Topics Catalog", "South Dakota Collection", "Kids News: Prairie Bud and Prairie Pasque 2015-2016", and "Holiday Closings"

Also available in PDF download PDF Download, MP3 download MP3 Download


BARD LOGIN

 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Downloadable Books and Magazines
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South Dakota State Library Cornerstone

SDSL's e-Newsletter
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