Services to Institutions
Arizona State Library, Archives & Records COVID-19 Response – Temporarily suspending all in-person services, while maintaining our statutory responsibilities
- Our number one goal is to keep the public and our employees safe
- The situation related to COVID-19 is rapidly developing, as is the response from this office and the state. Please check back regularly for updates
- We are committed to providing continuity of services while reducing exposure risks
- In-person trainings for ALL divisions are on hold until further notice. Divisions will hold trainings by webinar as needed.
- Department staff will attend community meetings virtually or by phone, when available.
- Services impacted:
- In-person Patent and Trademark Resource Center consultations
- The Arizona Capitol Museum is closed until further notice.
- In-person retrieval and immediate checkout of materials to patrons of Arizona Talking Book Library
- Walk-in reference service for Archives & the Research Library
- Ask a Question - online reference service
- Digital Arizona Library, including statewide electronic resources
- Records retention schedules assistance
- Arizona Talking Book Library requests and link to downloads
- Tools and resources for library staff
- Online continuing education for library staff
- Consulting for library staff on grants, electronic resources, digital inclusion efforts, Public Library Survey and all library services
- Communications channel for County Librarians
- E-rate Services offered online and by phone
- Arizona Capitol Museum Giftshop orders can still be placed online
- Arizona Capitol Museum collections can be viewed online through the Arizona Memory Project and Google Cultural Institute
- Arizona Capitol Museum staff can respond to email and phone call inquiries.
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The safety and well-being of our staff, volunteers, and visitors are our highest priorities. The Arizona Talking Book Library is following the guidance distributed by the Governor’s Office and Arizona Department of Health Services regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
As a public health precaution, the Talking Book Library will be closed to the public through Friday, May 15. All requests, including requests for materials, may be submitted by calling 602-255-5578 or emailing us at [email protected].
We will continue to monitor the advice of health experts and provide updates here on our website.
The Arizona Talking Book Library provides talking books and equipment to facilities who serve eligible patrons, including:
- Libraries
- Rehabilitation centers
- Convalescent centers
- Nursing homes and assisted living facilities
- Hospital units treating patients temporarily unable to read print
Before you apply, please review our institutional loan policy and procedures.
Select one of these options to apply each year:
Demonstration Equipment
Libraries and other institutions can request equipment to demonstrate the use of talking books.
Request a Presentation
Would you like a representative from our library to visit your organization and talk about our service? Our outreach section is available to provide presentations anywhere in the state of Arizona. Please fill out our Outreach Contact form.
