News & Events

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New Version of the BARD iOS App

NLS is releasing version 2.0 of the BARD Mobile iOS app, available for download beginning Friday, September 23.

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New Version of the BARD Android App

NLS is releasing version 1.4.5 of the BARD Mobile Android app. This release brings major improvements, bug fixes, and increased stability since the March 2022 release.

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Other Resources for You - SCATP

As a library, we are happy to provide our patrons with our players to listen to books, but we often get questions about “anything else” we may have. While we do not have other forms of assistive technology available to the public to rent or buy, the South Carolina Assistive Technology Program (SCATP) does!

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Back-to-School with Talking Book Services

It’s time to gather school supplies, pack backpacks, and get ready for a new school year—and Talking Book Services is ready to help make this the best year ever!

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New Audio Magazines Available

TBS offers audio recordings of over 40 magazines including two new titles, Columbia Metropolitan and The Southern Edge.

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July is Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month, which was established after the official passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990.

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Celebrate Juneteenth with Talking Books

The South Carolina State Library Talking Book Services (TBS) is proud to share resources related to Juneteenth!

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NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program

NLS has launched a paid internship that offers legally blind individuals the opportunity to gain work experience and explore career options.

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Duplication on Demand Service

The South Carolina State Library's Talking Book Services (TBS) Program is now serving patrons with an innovative new service called Duplication on Demand (DoD).

Connect the Dots

Summer 2024

The latest edition of Connect the Dots is here, and as always it’s full of reading recommendations, national and community Talking Book Services updates, and much more. Listen now to stay up-to-date on what’s happening at SC TBS!

Summer 2024 (print version)