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OKLAHOMA
LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND
AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
300
N.E. 18TH ST.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73105
Open 8-5
Monday - Friday
with the
exception of state holidays
Walk - in
service Welcome
(405)
521-3514
FAX (405) 521-4582
IN-STATE WATS 1-800-523-0288
TDD (405) 521-4672
EMAIL
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Our catalog
is online.
Bright Future
is our library newsletter. Our most recent issue is online.
Click here for
the audio version of the Bright Future
Summer Reading a big success...Thank you OSLS!!!
Click here for
more information and to meet one of our younger readers
Contact Library Director, Paul Adams
The
Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is operated
by
the Division of Visual Services of the
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services
and is the regional library for
Oklahoma and a part of a national
network
of libraries of the
Library of Congress
National Library
Service for
the Blind and
Physically Handicapped .
Anyone can search the catalog and patrons can request and reserve books and
videos.
Applications
are available for
Individuals and
Institutions. The applications
must be printed out and returned with an original signature of the
certifying authority. We look forward to serving you.
Important Information for New Patrons !! Click Here
The
library provides free services to Oklahomans who are blind, visually
impaired, learning disabled, or have a physical limitation that makes it
difficult to use regular printed matter. Reading materials on cassette or in
braille
and the equipment needed to read these materials are provided and maintained
at no cost to the patron. Free mailing privileges are provided by the United
States Post Office.
Post
Office Info about mailing
FREE MATTER FOR THE BLIND
Patrons must check out at least one book per year to
remain active. Catalogs, bimonthly listings of available books, and special
bibliographies to aid the patron in book selection are provided as part of
the service.
Reader
Advisor Service.
Professional librarians, also known as reader advisors, help patrons take
advantage of all the collections in the library, which is comparable in size
to a medium-sized public library. Patrons can discuss their reading
preferences with a librarian and learn in what formats (cassette or
braille)
books, magazines, and other reading materials are available. They may
request books by author, title, or subject. Patrons of the library receive
their braille
books from the NLS
Multistate Center in Utah. Their toll-free number is
1-800-453-4293. Descriptive videos are also available. The library does not
maintain a large print collection. Large print books are available at your
local public library. For information about Oklahoma public libraries check
out the
Oklahoma Department of Libraries .
Meet our expert librarians! They are committed
to meeting your reading needs
Left to right, our
librarians are:
Andrew Shockley, reader advisor;
Sammie Willis,
reader advisor;
Julia Alderson, technical and
circulation services;
David R. Slemmons,
reader advisor.
Not sure what to read next?
Find a good
book by checking this
online bibliography,
courtesy of
Wolfner Library, then give us a call.
Magazines are also available.
Contact
Mable Stripling for more information
or to order magazines and catalogs.
Machine
Lending Agency.
The
library provides cassette machines specially designed for long-playing audio
books. Patrons may check out these units, giving them access to a broad
selection of books and magazines. Patrons may use these machines free of
charge for an indefinite time as long as the patrons are actively involved
in the reading program. Our in-house repair facility assures our patrons of
prompt service. If you are having problems with your machine, call the
library and ask for the Machine Room or email
Daniel Simpson .
Read
about the upcoming digital talking book player
Volunteer
Services.
Many
volunteers record books not available from other sources - including student
textbooks. Many Oklahoma authors have recorded their own books. Volunteers
also provide clerical help and assist duplicating, rewinding, and repairing
tapes.
Call or
email Jay Doudna
if you are interested in being a volunteer.
Volunteer wins award!
Meet the 2006 OLBPH Employee of the Year
Library Employee honored for 35 years of
service
Our
Recording Studio Director
is
Jill Streck
The latest
digital technology is used in locally producing books and magazines. Our
studio has drawn national recognition for the exceptional work in producing
high-quality
audiobooks
and magazines.
Read:
NLS
article 1
NLS
article 2
NLS article 3
Our studio was made possible by funding from:
The Institute of Museum and Library
Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s
122,000
libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong
libraries and
museums
that connect people to information and ideas.
Watch a video about our recording studio
The
Hill.
"The Hill" is an award-winning garden and walking path on the grounds of the
library designed with special features for the visually and physically
disabled.
OSLS....click here to learn
more
The
Oklahomans for Special Library Services is a non-profit corporation whose
object is to promote the Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped. For more information or to make a donation call the library and
ask for the Public Information Office or write OSLS, P.O. Box 53593, OKC, OK
73105.
Public Information Officer
-
for more
information about the library, to schedule a tour, or to set up a speaking
engagement, contact
Vicky Golightly.
Accessible Instructional Materials Center
provides textbooks and other instructional materials in Braille and other
accessible formats for students.
AIM Center forms: click on the
form you need
Student Information Form
Louis Search Instruction Form
Instructional Product Order Form
Textbook Order Form
Twin Vision Book Order Form
Novel Order Form
LINKS:
NEW!
FamilyConnect - a web site
for parents of children with Visual Impairments
National Library
Service This site includes a wide range of information including
Talking Book Topics and
the
location of other network libraries, and the
union catalog of all books available
including through interlibrary loan. You can also find the answers to
most of your frequently asked questions about the library and its services
at
FAQ.
AFB
Senior
Site
American Council
of the Blind
National Federation of
the Blind
and
Newsline
(a newspaper reading service that includes the Oklahoman, the Tulsa World,
and others).
Newsline applications are
available from the library.
Recordings for
the Blind and Dyslexic
Equal
Access to Software and Information (EASI)
American
Printing House for the Blind
For
those interested in
Braille, the article in
wikipedia
explains the history and how the cells are encoded.
U S Government site concerning
various disabilities