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Reference Publications > Factsheets > Playback Machines and Accessories Provided on Free Loan to Eligible Individuals and InstitutionsBooks and magazines loaned free by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, are available in recorded format on audiocassette. Cassette recordings require specially designed playback equipment (see Part I), which is loaned free to eligible individuals and institutions. Special accessories (see Part II ) are also loaned free. Cassette machines play at either 15/16 inches per second (ips) or the commercial standard 1-7/8 ips.
To obtain any of the equipment and accessories described below, individuals or institutions must first be registered for the Library of Congress talking-book program. An application for the free library service may be received from the Reference Section, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20542 or an application may be downloaded from www.loc.gov/nls. All equipment and accessories are provided by the cooperating regional library serving eligible readers in their state of residence for as long as the reader is actively involved in the program.
Individuals and institutions who wish to purchase their playback machines, who desire special features not included with NLS-provided machines, or who are ineligible for the free loan of NLS-provided equipment may request Facts: Sources for Purchase of Cassette Players and Player-Recorders Compatible with Recorded Materials Produced by the National Library Service (NLS) from the Reference Section.
Since mid-October 2001, delivery by the United States Postal Service to the address below has been sporadic. For faster service, fax (202) 707-0712, or e-mail nlsref@loc.gov, or telephone (202) 707-5100, to request publications. Though substantial delays may result, requests can be mailed to:
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Posted on 2008-11-20