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Braille and Audio Reading Download

Arizona State Library, Archives & Records COVID-19 Response – Temporarily suspending all in-person services, while maintaining our statutory responsibilities

What our office is doing

  • 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

Services that are available online or by phone

  • Ask a Question - online reference service
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  • 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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What is it?

  • BARD is a collection of downloadable audio books, magazines, and Braille provided by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress.
  • No need to wait for a book to be mailed - and downloaded books are never overdue!

How do I sign up?

If you already have an account with the Arizona Talking Book Library, you can also register for BARD by submitting an online application. 

How do I log in to my account?

Click here to log in

What is the BARD Mobile app?

You can download our books directly to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch!  You can also read Braille books by connecting your device to a refreshable Braille display.

  • Visit iTunes for more information.
  • Read the user guide provided by the National Library Service.

The BARD Mobile app is now available for Android devices!

  • Visit Google Play for more information.
  • Read the user guide provided by the National Library Service.

How do I play downloaded materials?

On an NLS Digital Talking Book Player (DBM)

Downloaded files must be unzipped and transferred to either a standard flash drive (no larger than 8 GB) or a purchased NLS-type cartridge.  You can purchase an NLS-type cartridge from the following vendors:

  • American Printing House for the Blind
  • Howell Mobility Products
  • National Federation for the Blind
  • Perkins Products

On a personal player, including:

  • Apex BrailleNote/VoiceNote
  • APH Book Port DT
  • APH Braille Plus Mobile Manager
  • Braille Plus
  • HIMS BookSense
  • HIMS BookSense DS
  • HIMS BookSense XT
  • HIMS Sense Notetaker
  • Humanware Victor Reader Stratus
  • Humanware Victor Reader Stream
  • LevelStar
  • Milestone 212
  • Plextalk Pocket PTP1
  • Milestone 312

How do I download a book?

Please review our BARD instructions for Windows or Macintosh.  If you are using another operating system, please contact the library for assistance.

 

Collections

  • Digital Arizona Library (DAZL)
    • Online Reference Resources
    • Resources for Learners
      • Elementary Students
      • High School and Junior High
      • Research Topics
    • Arizona Memory Project
    • Arizona Historic Digital Newspapers
    • Arizona Almanac
    • Arizona Government
      • Historic Arizona Legislatures
      • Documents Leading to Statehood
      • Historic Election Materials
      • State Agency Histories
    • Arizona Maps Online
    • Arizona Research Topics
    • Reading Arizona eBooks
  • Arizona State Knowledge (ASK)
  • Arizona Talking Book Library Online Catalog
  • Braille and Audio Reading Download
  • Research Library Catalog

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Frequently Asked Questions

Address

Arizona Talking Book Library
1030 N. 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ  85008

Main Phone

602-255-5578 (Phoenix metro area)
800-255-5578 (Toll Free within AZ)

Fax Number

(602) 286-0444

Hours

M-F 8-5
Telephone hours 8-4

Email Contacts

Arizona Talking Book Library
Talking Book Library Director
Machine Services Supervisor
Outreach
Volunteer Manager

 

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