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Program: California State Library - Braille and Talking Book Library

Agency: California State Library


Resource Number: 4092110
Alternate name: BTBL, Library For the Blind

Description

Provides materials in braille and digital format to those who are blind or cannot read standard print material in the usual manner due to a visual or physical disability. Individuals can borrow books in braille, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and more. BTBL loans digital book machines and accessories free of charge to patrons for the duration of their service. Each patron is assigned a reader advisor to help with their library service.

Search the BTBL Catalog. Learn about BARD, a free website where individuals can download audio and electronic braille books.




Program Phones:
916-654-0640
Main
800-952-5666
Toll Free
916-654-1119Fax
916-323-9843
Reference Services

Website: www.library.ca.gov/btbl/
Email: [email protected]

Location information
Sites offering this program
+ Braille and Talking Book Library ->
Braille and Talking Book Library  
Location: 900 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(Map)
Program Hours:
State Library Building: Tuesday through Thursday, 9:30 am - 4 pm - excluding state holidays;
Reference Services (Phone/Virtual): Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Description: Located on the corner of N Street and Ninth Street.
Bus Service: SacRT Bus 11, 51, 102, 103, 106, 109, 129, 134, E10, E11, E12, E13, E14, E15, E16, E17, and E18.
Public Transportation SacRT Light Rail Blue Line.
Disabilities Access: Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids.
Mailing Address: PO Box 942837, Sacramento, CA 94237
Service Area:

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Northern California residents who have a certified authority confirm that they permanently or temporarily fall into one of the following categories:
- Legally blind, with vision in the better eye of 20/200 or less with corrective glasses
- Visual field no greater than 20 degrees in diameter
- Unable to see well enough or focus long enough to read standard print even with corrective glasses
- Unable to handle print books or turn pages because of a physical disability
- Are certified as having a perceptual or reading disability of sufficient severity to prevent reading printed material in the usual manner
Languages: English
Application Process: Visit the website to print the application form. Completed applications can be submitted by mail or fax.

Once submitted, the applicant will receive an email with further instructions within five business days. Call for more information.
Payment methods:
Program Fees: No fee. Books (and the equipment needed to use the library’s audiobooks) are mailed postage-free to and from library patrons. There are no fines for overdue or lost materials.
Documents Required: Certification of disability by a certified authority.

A certified authority includes doctors of medicine, doctors of osteopathy, ophthalmologists, optometrists, psychologists, registered nurses, therapists, and professional staff of hospitals, institutions, and public/welfare agencies.
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA-Alameda County
CA-Alpine County
CA-Amador County
CA-Butte County
CA-Calaveras County
CA-Colusa County
CA-Contra Costa County
CA-Del Norte County
CA-El Dorado County
CA-Glenn County
CA-Humboldt County
CA-Inyo County
CA-Lake County
CA-Lassen County
CA-Marin County
CA-Mariposa County
CA-Mendocino County
CA-Merced County
CA-Modoc County
CA-Mono County
CA-Monterey County
CA-Napa County
CA-Nevada County
CA-Placer County
CA-Plumas County
CA-Sacramento County
CA-San Benito County
CA-San Joaquin County
CA-San Mateo County
CA-Santa Clara County
CA-Santa Cruz County
CA-Shasta County
CA-Sierra County
CA-Siskiyou County
CA-Solano County
CA-Sonoma County
CA-Stanislaus County
CA-Sutter County
CA-Tehama County
CA-Trinity County
CA-Tuolumne County
CA-Yolo County
CA-Yuba County



 

Agency Background

Programs at California State Library

California State Library - Law Library
California State Library - Reference and Research Services

Tax Status: None or unknown
Legal Status: Government - State
Funding: Federal; State.





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