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Regional and Subregional Libraries for the Blind andPhysically Handicapped.Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. NationalLibrary Service for the Blind and PhysicallyHandicapped.Sep 9634p.

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MF01/PCO2 Plus Postage.Audiotape Recorders; Audiotape Recordings;*Blindness; Braille; Information Dissemination;*Library Services; Nonprint Media; Periodicals;*Physical Disabilities; *Regional Libraries; SpecialLibraries; Talking Books*Library of Congress; National Library Service forthe Blind

In cooperation with a network of regional andsubregional libraries, the Library of Congress provides a freelibrary service to persons who are unable to read or use standardprinted materials because of a visual or physical impairment. Booksand magazines in recorded form (talking books) or in braille aredelivered to eligible readers by postage-free mail and are returnedin the same manner. Specially designed record players and cassetteplayers are also loaned free to persons borrowing talking books. Theregional library or libraries listed under each state in thisdirectory provide a full range of library services to handicappedreaders. States are listed alphabetically. Listings include name oflibrary and address; contact person; phone and fax numbers;telecommunication-device-for-the-deaf and In-WATS numbers whereavailable; and, in some listings, electronic mail address and website. In many states, readers receive talking books throughsubregional libraries. In addition, these libraries offer theirhandicapped readers reference and readers' advisory services.Eligible United States citizens residing in foreign countries areserved directly by the National Library Service for the Blind andPhysically Handicapped. (AEF)

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Address List

Regional and Subregional Librariesfor the Blind and Physically Handicapped

September 1996

In cooperation with a network of regional and subregionallibraries, the Library of Congress provides a free libraryservice to persons who are unable to read or use standardprinted materials because of a visual or physical impairment.Books and magazines in recorded form (talking books) or inbraille are delivered to eligible readers by postage-free mailand are returned in the same manner. Specially designed recordplayers and cassette players are also loaned free to personsborrowing talking books.

The regional library or libraries listed under each stateprovide a full range of library services to handicapped readers.In many states, readers receive talking books throughsubregional libraries. In addition, these libraries offer theirhandicapped readers reference and readers' advisory services.Eligible United States citizens residing in foreign countriesare served directly by the National Library Service for theBlind and Physically Handicapped (see last listing below).

For further information or application forms write to thelibrary serving your area.

_Alabama_

_Regional Library_

Alabama Regional Library for the Blind and PhysicallyHandicappedAlabama Public Library Service6030 Monticello DriveMontgomery, AL 36130

Librarian: Mrs. Fara L. ZaleskiPhone: (334) 213-3906In-WATS: 800-392-5671TDD: (334) 213-3900Fax: (334) 213-3993

_Subregional Libraries_

Library for the Blind and HandicappedPublic Library of Anniston and Calhoun CountyP.O. Box 308Anniston, AL 36202

Librarian: Mrs. Deenie M. CulverPhone: (205) 237-8501Fax: (205) 238-0474

Department for the Blind and Physically HandicappedHouston-Love Memorial LibraryP.O. Box 1369Dothan, AL 36302

Librarian: Ms. Myrtis Merrow

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Phone: (334) 793-9767TDD: (334) 793-9767Fax: (334) 793-6645

Huntsville Subregional Library for the Blind and PhysicallyHandicappedP.O. Box 443Huntsville, AL 35804

Librarian: Mrs. Joyce L. SmithPhone: (205) 532-5980 and (205) 532-5981TDD: (205) 532-5968Fax: (205) 532-5994Website: http://www.hsvchamber.org/guide/amenities/hsvlibrary.htm#Blind and Physically Handicapped

Library and Resource Center for the Blind and PhysicallyHandicappedAlabama Institute for Deaf and Blind705 South Street, P.O. Box 698Talladega, AL 35160

Librarian: Mrs. Teresa LacyPhone: (205) 761-3287 and (205) 761-3288In-WATS: 800-848-4722Fax: (205) 761-3337E-mail: [email protected]

Tuscaloosa Subregional Library for the Blind and PhysicallyHandicappedTuscaloosa Public Library1801 River RoadTuscaloosa, AL 35401

Librarian: Mrs. Barbara B. JordanPhone: (205) 345-3994TDD: (205) 345-3994Fax: (205) 752-8300

_Alaska_

_Regional Library_

Alaska State LibraryTalking Book Center344 West Third Avenue, Suite 125Anchorage, AK 99501

Librarian: Ms. Patricia MeekPhone: (907) 269-6575TDD: (907) 269-6575Fax: (907) 269-6580E-mail: [email protected]

Arizona

4_Regional Library_

Arizona State Braille and Talking Book Library

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1030 North 32nd StreetPhoenix, AZ 85008

Librarian: Ms. Linda A. MontgomeryPhone: (602) 255-5578In-WATS: 800-255-5578Fax: (602) 255-4312E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.dlapr.lib.az.us

_Arkansas_

_Regional Library_

Library for the Blind and Physically HandicappedOne Capitol MallLittle Rock, AR 72201-1081

Librarian: Mr. John J.D. HallPhone: (501) 682-1155Fax: (501) 682-1529E-mail: [email protected]


Library for the Blind and Handicapped, NorthwestOzarks Regional Library217 East Dickson StreetFayetteville, AR 72701

Librarian: Ms. Rachel Anne AmesPhone: (501) 442-6253Fax: (501) 442-6254Website: http://www.uark.edu/ALADDIN/publib/lbph.html

Fort Smith Public Library for the Blind and Handicapped61 South Eighth StreetFort Smith, AR 72901

Librarian: Ms. Kelly HamlinPhone: (501) 783-0229TDD: (501) 783-5129Fax: (501) 782-8571

Library for the Blind and Handicapped, SouthwestCLOC Regional LibraryP.O. Box 668Magnolia, AR 71753

Librarian: Ms. Christine McDonaldPhone: (501) 234-1991Fax: (501) 234-5077

_California_ (Southern)

_Regional Library_

Braille Institute Library Services741 North Vermont Avenue

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Los Angeles, CA 90029-3594

Librarian: Dr. Henry C. ChangPhone: (213) 663-1111, ext. 500 and(213) 660-3880In-WATS: 800-808-2555TDD: (213) 660-3880Fax: (213) 663-0867

_California_ (Northern)

_Regional Library_

Braille and Talking Book LibraryCalifornia State LibraryP.O. Box 942837Sacramento, CA 94237-0001

Librarian: Ms. Donine HedrickPhone: (916) 654-0640In-WATS: 800-952-5666Fax: (916) 654-1119E-mail: [email protected]: http/library.ca.gov/california/State_Library/pubser/pubser05.html


Talking Book Library for the BlindFresno County Public Library770 North San Pablo.Ted Wills Community CenterFresno, CA 93728-3640

Librarian: Ms. Deborah JanzenPhone: (209) 488-3217In-WATS: 800-742-1011TDD: (209) 488-1642Fax: (209) 488-1971E-mail: [email protected]

San Francisco Public LibraryTalking Books ProgramCivic Center100 Larkin StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102

Librarian: Mr. Martin MagidPhone: (415) 557-5253E-mail: [email protected]

_Colorado_

_Regional Library_

Colorado Talking Book Library180 Sheridan BoulevardDenver, CO 80226-8097

Librarian: Ms. Barbara Goral

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Phone: (303) 727-9277In-WATS: 800-685-2136Fax: (303) 727-9281E-mail: [email protected]: http://cde.state.co.us/ctbl.htm

_Connecticut_

_Regional Library_

Connecticut State LibraryLibrary for the Blind and Physically Handicapped198 West StreetRocky Hill, CT 06067

Librarian: Ms. Carol A. TaylorPhone: (860) 566-2151In-WATS: 800-842-4516Fax: (860) 566-6669Website: http://www.ctstateu.edu/cs1/blind.html

_Delaware_

_Regional Library_

Delaware Division of LibrariesLibrary for the Blind and Physically Handicapped43 South DuPont HighwayDover, DE 19901

Librarian: Mrs. Anne E. NormanPhone: (302) 739-4748In-WATS: 800-282-8676TDD: (302) 739-4748Fax: (302) 739-6787E-mail: [email protected]

_District of Columbia_

_Regional Library_

District of Columbia Regional Library for the Blind andPhysically Handicapped901 G Street NW, Room 215Washington, DC 20001

Librarian: Ms. Grace J. LyonsPhone: (202) 727-2142TDD: (202) 727-2145Fax: (202) 727-1129

Florida_

_Regional Library_

Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library Services420 Platt Street

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Daytona Beach, FL 32114-2804

Librarian: Mr. Donald John WeberPhone: (904) 239-6000In-WATS: 800-226-6075TDD: 800-226-6075Fax: (904) 239-6069E-mail: [email protected]


Talking Book ServiceSouth Manatee Branch Library6081 26th Street, WestBradenton, FL 34207

Librarian: Mr. Frederick DudaPhone: (941) 742-5914TDD: (941) 742-5951Fax: (941) 749-7189

Brevard County Library SystemTalking Books Library308 Forrest AvenueCocoa, FL 32922-7781

Librarian: Ms. Kay BrileyPhone: (407) 633-1810 and (407) 633-1811TDD: (407) 633-1811Fax: (407) 633-1838E-mail: [email protected]

Broward County Talking Book Library100 South Andrews AvenueFt. Lauderdale, FL 33301

Librarian: Ms. Barbara KellyPhone: (954) 357-7555 and (954) 357-7413TDD: (954) 357-7413

Talking Book LibraryJacksonville Public Libraries1755 Edgewood Avenue West, Suite 1Jacksonville, FL 32208-7206

Librarian: Ms. Susan V. ArthurPhone: (904) 765-5588TDD: (904) 768-7822Fax: (904) 768-7404E-mail: [email protected]

Pinellas Talking Book Library for the Blind and PhysicallyHandicapped12345 Starkey Road, Suite LLargo, FL 34643-2629

Librarian: Mr. Greg CarlsonPhone: (813) 538-9567TDD: (813) 538-8949Fax: (813) 531-5071E-mail: [email protected]

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Talking Book Library of Dade and Monroe CountiesMiami-Dade Public Library System150 NE 79th StreetMiami, FL 33138-4890

Librarian: Ms. Barbara L. MoyerPhone: (305) 751-8687In-WATS: 800-451-9544TDD: (305) 758-6599Fax: (305) 757-5237E-mail: [email protected]

Lee County Talking Books Library13240 North Cleveland Avenue, #5-6North Ft. Myers, FL 33903-4855

Librarian: Ms. Ann BradleyPhone: (941) 995-2665In-WATS: 800-854-8195Fax: (941) 995-1681

Orange County Library SystemAudio-Visual DepartmentTalking Book Section101 East Central BoulevardOrlando, FL 32801

Librarian: Ms. Sally FryPhone: (407) 425-4694, ext. 421TDD: (407) 425-5668Fax: (407) 425-6779

West Florida Regional LibrarySubregional Talking Book Library200 West Gregory StreetPensacola, FL 32501

Librarian: Ms. Martha L. LazorPhone: (904) 435-1760Fax: (904) 432-9582

Talking BooksPalm Beach County Library Annex7950 Central Industrial Drive, Suite 104Riviera Beach, FL 33404-9947

Librarian: Pat MistrettaPhone: (407) 845-4600Fax: (407) 845-4640

Hillsborough County Talking Book LibraryTampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System900 North Ashley DriveTampa, FL 33602-3788

Librarian: Mr. Kurt JasielonisPhone: (813) 272-5727TDD: (813) 273-3610Fax: (813) 273-3641E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected]

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_Georgia_

_Regional Library_

Georgia Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped1150 Murphy Avenue SWAtlanta, GA 30310

Librarian: Ms. Linda KoldenhovenPhone: (404) 756-4619In-WATS: 800-248-6701Fax: (404) 756-4618E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.gpls.public.lib.ga.us/LBPH.html


Albany Library for the Blind and HandicappedDougherty County Public Library300 Pine AvenueAlbany, GA 31701

Librarian: Mrs. Kathryn R. SinquefieldPhone: (912) 431-2920In-WATS: 800-337-6251Fax: (912) 430-4020

Athens Talking Book CenterAthens-Clarke County Regional Library2025 Baxter StreetAthens, GA 30606

Librarian: Ms. Janet WrightPhone: (706) 613-3655In-WATS: 800-531-2063TDD: (706) 613-3655Fax: (706) 613-3660E-mail: [email protected]

Talking Book CenterAugusta-Richmond County Public Library425 Ninth StreetAugusta, GA 30901

Librarian: Mr. Gary SwintPhone: (706) 821-2625Fax: (706) 724-5403E-mail: [email protected]: http://204.71.8.24/publib/lbph.htm

Bainbridge Subregional Library for the Blind and PhysicallyHandicappedSouthwest Georgia Regional Library301 South Monroe StreetBainbridge, GA 31717

Librarian: Ms. Susan WhittlePhone: (912) 248-2680In-WATS: 800-795-2680

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TDD: (912) 248-2665Fax: (912) 248-2670E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.decatur.public.lib.ga.us/local\lbph\lbphl.htm

Talking Book CenterBrunswick-Glynn County Regional Library208 Gloucester StreetBrunswick, GA 31523-0901

Librarian: Mrs. Betty RansomPhone: (912) 267-1212

Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically HandicappedTalking Book Center1120 Bradley DriveColumbus, GA 31906-2800

Librarian: Ms. Dorothy BowenPhone: (706) 649-0780, ext. 22 or 23In-WATS: 800-652-0782TDD: (706) 649-0974Fax: (706) 649-1914E-mail: [email protected]

Oconee Regional LibraryLibrary for the Blind and Physically Handicapped801 Bellevue AvenueP.O. Box 100Dublin, GA 31040

Librarian: Ms. Patricia FriesPhone: (912) 275-5382In-WATS: 800-453-5541TDD: (912) 275-5382Fax: (912) 272-0524Website: http://www.laurens.public.lib.ga.us/lbph.htm

Chestatee Regional LibraryLibrary for the Blind and Physically Handicapped127 North Main StreetGainesville, GA 30505

Librarian: Ms. Sandra WhitmerPhone: (770) 535-5738In-WATS: 800-260-1598Fax: (770.) 532-4305

LaFayette Subregional Library for the Blind and PhysicallyHandicapped305 South Duke StreetLaFayette, GA 30728

Librarian: Mr. Charles StubblefieldPhone: (706) 638-2992Fax: (706) 638-4028Website: http://www.walker.public.lib.ga.us/tbc/


Macon Subregional Library for the Blind and PhysicallyHandicappedWashington Memorial Library1180 Washington AvenueMacon, GA 31201-1790

Librarian: Ms. Rebecca M. SherrillPhone: (912) 744-0877In-WATS: 800-805-7613TDD: (912) 744-0877Fax: (912) 742-3161

Rome Subregional Library for the Blind and PhysicallyHandicappedSara Hightower Regional Library205 Riverside Parkway, NERome, GA 30161-2911

Librarian: Ms. Diana MillsPhone: (706) 236-4618In-WATS: 800-207-5757TDD: (706) 236-4618Fax: (706) 236-4605

Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically HandicappedCEL Regional Library2002 Bull StreetSavannah, GA 31499

Librarian: Ms. Linda StokesPhone: (912) 652-3644In-WATS: 800-342-4455TDD: (912) 652-3635Fax: (912) 652-3638E-mail: [email protected]

Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically HandicappedSouth Georgia Regional Library300 Woodrow Wilson DriveValdosta, GA 31602-2592

Librarian: Ms. Sharon BernsteinPhone: (912) 333-5210In-WATS: 800-246-6515Fax: (912) 245-6483

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_Hawaii_

_Regional Library_

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Hawaii State LibraryLibrary for the Blind and Physically Handicapped402 Kapahulu AvenueHonolulu, HI 96815

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In-WATS: 800-559-4096TDD: (808) 733-8444Fax: (808) 733-8449E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

_Subregional Library_

Guam Public Library for the Blind and Physically HandicappedNieves M. Flores Memorial Library254 Martyr StreetAgana, GU 96910

Librarian: Ms. Elizabeth HamiltonPhone: (671) 472-6417 and (671) 472-8264Fax: (671) 477-9777

_Idaho_

_Regional Library_

Idaho State Talking Book Library325 West State StreetBoise, ID 83702

Librarian: Mr. Kay H. SalmonPhone: (208) 334-2117In-WATS: 800-233-4931TDD: 800-377-1363Fax: (208) 334-2194E-mail: [email protected]

Illinois

_Regional Library_

Illinois Regional Library for the Blind and PhysicallyHandicapped1055 West Roosevelt RoadChicago, IL 60608-1591

Librarian: Ms. Barbara Perkis(acting)Phone: (312) 746-9210In-WATS: 800-331-2351Fax: (312) 746-9192


Southern Illinois Talking Book Centerc/o Shawnee Library System511 Greenbriar RoadCarterville, IL 62918-1600

Librarian: Ms. Kristi BarnesPhone: (618) 985-8375In-WATS: 800-455-2665TDD: (618) 985-8375Fax: (618) 985-4211E-mail: [email protected]

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Chicago Public LibraryTalking Book Center1055 West Roosevelt RoadChicago, IL 60608

Librarian: Ms. Mamie GradyPhone: (312) 746-9200IN-WATS: 800-757-4654Fax: (312) 746-9192

Talking Book Center of Northwest IllinoisP.O. Box 125Coal Valley, IL 61240

Librarian: Ms. Karen OdeanPhone: (309) 799-3137In-WATS: 800-747-3137Fax: (309) 799-7916

Voices of VisionTalking Book CenterDuPage Library System127 South First StreetGeneva, IL 60134

Librarian: Ms. Yvonne RuschPhone: (708) 208-0398In-WATS: 800-227-0625Fax: (708) 208-0399E-mail: [email protected]

Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center,Pekin OfficeAlliance Library System845 Brenkman DrivePekin, IL 61554

Librarian: Ms. Eileen SheppardPhone: (309) 353-4110In-WATS: 800-426-0709Fax: (309) 353-8281E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.rsa.lib.il.us/-hitbc/heart.htm

Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center,Quincy OfficeAlliance Library System515 YorkQuincy, IL 62301

Librarian: Ms. Eileen SheppardPhone: (217) 224-6619In-WATS: 800-537-1274TDD: (217) 224-6619Fax: (217) 224-9818

Indiana

_Regional Library_

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Indiana State LibrarySpecial Services Division140 North Senate AvenueIndianapolis, IN 46204

Librarian: Ms. Lissa ShanahanPhone: (317) 232-3684In-WATS: 800-622-4970TDD: (317) 232-7763Fax: (317) 232-3728E-mail: [email protected]


Bartholomew County Public LibraryFifth at LafayetteColumbus, IN 47201

Librarian: Ms. Wilma J. PerryPhone: (812) 379-1277Fax: (812) 379-1275

Blind and Physically Handicapped ServicesElkhart Public Library300 South SecondElkhart, IN 46516-3184

Librarian: Mrs. Pat CiancioPhone: (219) 522-2665, ext. 46

Talking Books ServiceEvansville-Vanderburgh County Public Library 22 SE Fifth StreetEvansville, IN 47708-1694

Librarian: Mrs. Barbara ShanksPhone: (812) 428-8235Fax: (812) 428-8215

Northwest Indiana Subregional Library for the Blind andPhysically HandicappedLake County Public Library1919 West 81st AvenueMerrillville, IN 46410-5382

Librarian: Mrs. Joanne SorichPhone: (219) 769-3541, ext. 323 or 343TDD: (219) 769-3541Fax: (219) 769-0690

Iowa

_Regional Library_

Library for the Blind and Physically HandicappedIowa Department for the Blind524 Fourth StreetDes Moines, IA 50309

Librarian: Mr. R. Creig Slayton (Director)Phone: (515) 281-1333

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In-WATS: 800-362-2587TDD: (515) 281-1355Fax: (515) 281-1378

_Kansas_

_Regional Library_

Kansas State LibraryKansas Talking Book ServiceESU Memorial Union1200 CommercialEmporia, KS 66801

Librarian: Ms. Patti LangPhone: (316) 343-7124In-WATS: 800-362-0699Fax: (316) 343-7124E-mail: [email protected]


Talking Book ServiceCKLS Headquarters1409 WilliamsGreat Bend, KS 67530

Librarian: Ms. Joanita Doll-MasdenPhone: (316) 792-2393In-WATS: 800-362-2642Fax: (316) 793-7270E-mail: [email protected]

South Central Kansas Library SystemTalking Book Subregional901 North MainHutchinson, KS 67501

Librarian: Ms. Karen SochaPhone: (316) 663-5441, ext. 7In-WATS: 800-234-0529, ext 4Fax: (316) 663-1215

Manhattan Public Library629 Poyntz AvenueManhattan, KS 66502-6086

Librarian: Ms. Marion RicePhone: (913) 776-4741In-WATS: 800-432-2796Fax: (913) 776-1545

Talking BooksNorthwest Kansas Library System2 Washington Square, P.O. Box 446Norton, KS 67654-0446

Librarian: Ms. Clarice HowardPhone: (913) 877-5148In-WATS: 800-432-2858

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TDD: (913) 877-5148 or 800-432-2858Fax: (913) 877-5697E-mail: nwksllb @ink.org

Talking BooksTopeka and Shawnee County Public Library1515 SW 10th AvenueTopeka, KS 66604

Librarian: Ms. Suzanne BundyPhone: (913) 231-0574In-WATS: 800-432-2925TDD: (913) 233-2377Fax: (913) 233-2055

Wichita Public LibraryTalking Books Section223 South MainWichita, KS 67202

Librarian: Mr. Brad RehaPhone: (316) 262-0611In-WATS: 800-362-2869TDD: (316) 262-3972Fax: (316) 262-4540

_Kentucky_

_Regional Library_

Kentucky Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped300 Coffee Tree RoadP.O. Box 818Frankfort, KY 40602

Librarian: Mr. Richard FeindelPhone: (502) 564-8300In-WATS: 800-372-2968Fax: (502) 564-5773


Northern Kentucky Talking Book Library502 Scott StreetCovington, KY 41011

Librarian: Mrs. Jama RooneyPhone: (606) 491-7610Fax: (606) 655-7960

Talking Book LibraryLouisville Free Public Library301 York StreetLouisville, KY 40203

Librarian: Mr. Tom DenningPhone: (502),574-1625TDD: (502) 574-1621Fax: (502) 574-1657

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Louisiana

_Regional Library_

Louisiana State LibrarySection for the Blind and Physically Handicapped760 North Third StreetBaton Rouge, LA 70802

Librarian: Mrs. Jennifer AnjierPhone: (504) 342-4944 and (504) 342-4943In-WATS: 800-543-4702Fax: (504) 342-3547

Maine

_Regional Library_

Library Services for the Blind and Physically HandicappedMaine State Library64 State House StationAugusta, ME 04333-0064

Librarian: Ms. BenitaPhone: (207) 287-5650In-WATS: 800-452-8793

Fax: (207) 287-5624

_Maryland_

_Regional Library_

D.andand

Davis(207) 947-8336800-762-7106

Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped415 Park AvenueBaltimore, MD 21201-3603

Librarian: Ms. Sharron McFarlandPhone: (410) 333-2668In-WATS: 800-964-9209TDD: (410) 333-8679 and 800-934-2541Fax: (410) 333-2095E-mail: ms269gumail.umd.edu


Special Needs LibraryMontgomery County Department of Public Libraries6400 Democracy BoulevardBethesda, MD 20817

Librarian: Ms. Charlette StinnettPhone: (301) 897-2212TDD: (301) 897-2217

Talking Book CenterPrince George's County Memorial Library6530 Adelphi RoadHyattsville, MD 20782-2008

Librarian: Ms. Judy Walsh

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Phone: (301) 779-2570Fax: (301) 699-0122

_Massachusetts_

_Regional Library_

Braille and Talking Book LibraryPerkins School for the Blind175 North Beacon StreetWatertown, MA 02172

Librarian: Ms. Patricia KirkPhone: (617) 972-7240In-WATS: 800-852-3133Fax: (617) 926-2027


Talking Book LibraryWorcester Public Library3 Salem SquareWorcester, MA 01608-2074

Librarian: Mr. James IzattPhone: (508) 799-1730 and (508) 799-1661In-WATS: 800-762-0085TDD: (508) 799-1731Fax: (508) 799-1734E-mail: [email protected]

_Michigan_ (Except Wayne County)

_Regional Library_

Library of MichiganService for the Blind and Physically HandicappedBox 30007Lansing, MI 48909

Librarian: Ms. Cecilia MarlowPhone: (517) 373-1590In-WATS: 800-992-9012TDD: (517) 373-1592Fax: (517) 373-5865E-mail: cemarlow@libofmich


Northland Library Cooperative316 East Chisholm StreetAlpena, MI 49707

Librarian: Ms. Catherine GlomskiPhone: (517) 356-1622In-WATS: 800-446-1580Fax: (517) 354-3939

Washtenaw County Library for the Blind and PhysicallyHandicapped


P.O. Box 8645Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645

Librarian: Ms. Margaret WolfePhone: (313) 971-6059Fax: (313) 971-3892E-mail: mwolfe @tln.lin.mi.us

Macomb Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped16480 Hall RoadClinton Township, MI 48038-1132

Librarian: Ms. Linda ChampionPhone: (810) 286-1580TDD: (810) 286-9940Fax: (810) 286-0634E-mail: [email protected]

Talking Book CenterMideastern Michigan Library for the Blind and PhysicallyHandicappedG-4195 West Pasadena AvenueFlint, MI 48504

Librarian: Ms. Carolyn NashPhone: (810) 732-1120Fax: (810) 732-1715E-mail: [email protected]

Kent District Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped775 Ball Avenue NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503-1307

Librarian: Ms. Claudya MullerPhone: (616) 336-3262TDD: (616) 336-3262Fax: (616) 336-3256E-mail: [email protected]

Upper Peninsula Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped1615 Presque Isle AvenueMarquette, MI 49855

Librarian: Ms. Suzanne DeesPhone: (906) 228-7697In-WATS: 800-562-8985TDD: (906) 228-7697Fax: (906) 228-5627E-mail: [email protected]

Muskegon County Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped635 Ottawa StreetMuskegon, MI 49442

Librarian: Miss Linda G. ClappPhone: (616) 724-6257TDD: (616) 722-4103Fax: (616) 724-6675

Oakland County Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped1200 North Telegraph, Dept. 482

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Pontiac, MI 48341-0482

Librarian: Ms. Betty RameyPhone: (810) 858-5050TDD: (810) 452-2247Fax: (810) 452-9145

Blue Water Library FederationBlind and Physically Handicapped Library210 McMorran BoulevardPort Huron, MI 48060

Librarian: Mr. Bryon SitlerPhone: (810) 982-3600In-WATS: 800-272-8570Fax: (810) 987-7327

Grand Traverse Area Library for the Blind and PhysicallyHandicapped322 Sixth StreetTraverse City, MI 49684

Librarian: Mrs. Carol HubbellPhone: (616) 922-4824TDD: (616) 922-4843Fax: (616) 922-4836

_Michigan_ (Wayne County Only)

_Regional Library_

Wayne County Regional Library for the Blind and PhysicallyHandicapped33030 Van Born RoadWayne, MI 48184

Librarian: Ms. Pat KlemansPhone: (313) 274-2600TDD: (313) 326-3008Fax: (313) 326-3008


Downtown Detroit Subregional Library for the Blind andPhysically Handicapped121 Gratiot AvenueDetroit, MI 48226

Librarian: Ms. Deborah EvansPhone: (313) 224-0580TDD: (313) 224-0584Fax: (313) 965-1977E-mail: [email protected]

_Minnesota_

_Regional Library_

Minnesota Library for the Blind and Physically HandicappedP.O. Box 68, Highway 298


Faribault, MN 55021

Librarian: Ms. Nancy WaltonPhone: (507) 332-3279In-WATS: 800-722-0550Fax: (507) 332-3260E-mail: [email protected]

_Mississippi_

_Regional Library_

Mississippi Library CommissionTalking Book and Braille Services5455 Executive PlaceJackson, MS 39206

Librarian: Ms. Rahye PuckettPhone: (601) 354-7208In-WATS: 800-446-0892TDD: (601) 354-6411Fax: (601) 354-6077 (call (601) 354-7208 beforetransmitting)E-mail: tbbs @mlc.lib.ms.us orhttp://www.m1c.state.ms.us/tbbs.htm

Missouri

_Regional Library_

Wolfner Library for the Blind and Physically HandicappedP.O. Box 387Jefferson City, MO 65102-0387

Librarian: Ms. Elizabeth EcklesPhone: (573) 751-8720In-WATS: 800-392-2614TDD: 800-347-1379Fax: (573) 526-2985E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

_Montana_

_Regional Library_

Montana Talking Book Library1515 East Sixth AvenueHelena, MT 59620

Librarian: Ms. Sandra JarviePhone: (406) 444-2064In-WATS: 800-332-3400TDD: (406) 444-5431Fax: (406) 444-5612E-mail: [email protected]

_Nebraska_

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_Regional Library_

Nebraska Library CommissionTalking Book and Braille ServiceThe Atrium1200 N Street, Suite 120Lincoln, NE 68508-2023

Librarian: Mr. David OertliPhone: (402) 471-4038In-WATS: 800-742-7691TDD: (402) 471-4014Fax: (402) 471-6244E-mail: doertli @neon.nlc.state.ne.usWebsite: http: / /neon.nlc.state.ne.us/tbbs/tbbs1.html

_Nevada_

_Regional Library_

Nevada State Library and ArchivesRegional Library for the Blind and Physically HandicappedCapitol ComplexCarson City, NV 89710

Librarian: Mrs. Kerin E. PutnamPhone: (702) 687-5154In-WATS: 800-922-9334TDD: (702) 687-8338Fax: (702) 687-8311E-mail: [email protected]


Las Vegas-Clark County LibraryTalking Book Program1401 East Flamingo RoadLas Vegas, NV 89119

Librarian: Mr. Douglas HendersonPhone: (702) 733-1925

_New Hampshire_

_Regional Library_

New Hampshire State LibraryLibrary Services to Persons with Disabilities117 Pleasant StreetConcord, NH 03301-3852

Librarian: Ms. Eileen KeimPhone: (603) 271-3429In-WATS: 800-491-4200Fax: (603) 226-2907 (Jan-May and Sept-Dec); (603) 271-6826(June-Aug)E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]: http://www.state.nh.us/nhls/talking.html

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_New Jersey_

_Regional Library_

New Jersey Library for the Blind and Handicapped2300 Stuyvesant AvenueCN 501Trenton, NJ 08625-0501

Librarian: Ms. Vianne ConnorPhone: (609) 292-6450In-WATS: 800-792-8322 (English)800-582-5945 (Spanish)TDD: (609) 633-7250Fax: (609) 530-6384Website: http://lib.stevens-tech.edu/state/blindhandicapped.html

New Mexico_

_Regional Library_

New Mexico State LibraryTalking Book Library325 Don GasparSanta Fe, NM 87501-2777

Librarian: Mr. John BrewsterPhone: (505) 827-3830In-WATS: 800-456-5515Fax: (505) 827-3888E-mail: [email protected]: http://stlib.state.nm.us/tbl.prog-info/tblpage.html

_New York_ (Except New York City and Long Island)

_Regional Library_

New York State Talking Book and Braille LibraryCultural Education CenterEmpire State PlazaAlbany, NY 12230

Librarian: Ms. Jane SomersPhone: (518) 474-5935In-WATS: 800-342-3688 and 800-342-3111TDD: (518) 474-7121Fax: (518) 474-5786E-mail: [email protected]: http://nysl.nysed.gov/library/nyslinfo.html

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_Regional Library_

Andrew Heiskell Library for the Blind and Physically HandicappedThe New York Public Library40 West 20th Street

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New York, NY 10011-4211

Librarian: vacantPhone: (212) 206-5400TDD: (212) 206-5458Fax: (212) 206-5418Website: http://gopher.nypl.org/branch/central_units/lb/LB.html


Talking Books PlusOutreach ServicesSuffolk Cooperative Library System627 North Sunrise Service RoadBellport, NY 11713

Librarian: Ms. Julie KlauberPhone: (516) 286-1600(516) 286-4685 (answering service)TDD: (516) 286-4546Fax: (516) 286-1647E-mail: [email protected]: http://199.173.91.20/talking html

Talking BooksNassau Library System900 Jerusalem AvenueUniondale, NY 11553

Librarian: Ms. Dorothy Puryear (acting)Phone: (516) 292-8920Fax: (516) 481-4777E-mail: [email protected]

_North Carolina_

_Regional Library_

North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically HandicappedState Library of North CarolinaDepartment of Cultural ResourcesState Library of North Carolina1811 Capital BoulevardRaleigh, NC 27635

Librarian: Mr. David T. BevanPhone: (919) 733-3270In-WATS: 800-662-7726 (North Carolina only)TDD: (919) 733-1462Fax: (919) 733-5679E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]: http://hal.dcr.state.nc.us/ABOUT.HTM#SPECIAL

_North Dakota_

_Regional Library_

North Dakota State LibraryTalking Book Services


604 East BoulevardBismarck, ND 58505-0800

Librarian: Ms. Stella ConePhone: (701) 328-2490In-WATS: 800-843-9948TDD: 800-892-8622Fax: (701) 328-2040E-mail: [email protected]

_Ohio_ (Southern)

_Regional Library_

The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton CountyLibrary for the Blind and Physically Handicapped800 Vine Street, Library SquareCincinnati, OH 45202-2071

Librarian: Ms. Donna FoustPhone: (513) 369-6074In-WATS: 800-582-0335TDD: (513) 369-6072Website: http://plch.lib.oh.us/plch/main/43.htm

_Ohio_ (Northern)

_Regional Library_

Library for the Blind and Physically HandicappedCleveland Public Library17121 Lake Shore BoulevardCleveland, OH 44110-4406

Librarian: Ms. Barbara T. MatesPhone: (216) 623-2911In-WATS: 800-362-1262Fax: (216) 623-7036E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.cpl.org/policies.html#Talking

_Oklahoma_

_Regional Library_

Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped300 NE 18th StreetOklahoma City, OK 73105

Librarian: Ms. Geraldine AdamsPhone: (405) 521-3514 and (405) 521-3833In-WATS: 800-523-0288TDD: (405) 521-4672Fax: (405) 521-4582


Tulsa City-County Library System

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Special Services1520 North HartfordTulsa, OK 74106

Librarian: Ms. Amy StephensPhone: (918) 596-7920 and (918) 596-7922TDD: (918) 596-7922Fax: (918) 596-7283

_Oregon_

_Regional Library_

Oregon State LibraryTalking Book and Braille Services250 Winter Street NESalem, OR 97310-0645

Librarian: Ms. Mary MohrPhone: (503) 378-3849 and (503) 224-0610 (Portland only;toll free)In-WATS: 800-452-0292 (except Portland)TDD: (503) 378-4276Fax: (503) 588-7119E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.osl.state.or.us/tbabs/tbabs.html

_Pennsylvania_ (Eastern)

_Regional Library_

Library for the Blind and Physically HandicappedFree Library of Philadelphia919 Walnut StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107

Librarian: Ms. Vickie Lange CollinsPhone: (215) 925-3213In-WATS: 800-222-1754Fax: (215) 928-0856Website: http://libertynet.org/-asbinfo/libary.html

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_Pennsylvania_ (Western)

_Regional Library_

Library for the Blind and Physically HandicappedThe Carnegie Library of PittsburghThe Leonard C. Staisey Building4724 Baum BoulevardPittsburgh, PA 15213-1389

Librarian: Mrs. Sue 0. MurdockPhone: (412) 687-2440In-WATS: 800-242-0586Fax: (412) 687-2442E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.clgph.org/CLP/

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_Puerto Rico_

_Regional Library_

Puerto Rico Regional Library for the Blind and PhysicallyHandicapped520 Ponce de Leon AvenueSan Juan, PR 00901

Librarian: Ms. Igri EnriquezPhone: (809) 723-2519In-WATS: 800-981-8008Fax: (809) 721-8177

_Rhode Island_

_Regional Library_

Regional Library for the Blind and Physically HandicappedRhode Island Department of State Library Services300 Richmond StreetProvidence, RI 02903-4222

Librarian: Mr. Richard G. LeducPhone: (401) 277-2726In-WATS: 800-734-5141TDD: (401) 277-2726Fax: (401) 831-1131E-mail: [email protected]: www.doa.state.ri.us/dsls/lbphhome.htm

_South Carolina_

_Regional Library_

South Carolina State LibraryDepartment for the Blind and Physically Handicapped301 Gervais StreetP.O. Box 821Columbia, SC 29202-0821

Librarian: Ms. Guynell WilliamsPhone: (803) 737-9970In-WATS: 800-922-7818TDD: (803) 734-7298Fax: (803) 737-9983 or (803) 734-8676E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.state.sc.us/scs1/talkbook.html

_South Dakota_

_Regional Library_

South Dakota Braille and Talking Book LibraryState Library Building 28


800 Governors DrivePierre, SD 57501-2294

Librarian: Mr. Daniel W. BoydPhone: (605) 773-3514In-WATS: 800-423-6665TDD: (605) 773-4194Fax: (605) 773-4950E-mail: [email protected]

_Tennessee_

_Regional Library_

Tennessee Library for the Blind and Physically HandicappedTennessee State Library and Archives403 Seventh Avenue NorthNashville, TN 37243-0313

Librarian: Ms. Mary Lou MarkhamPhone: (615) 741-3915In-WATS: 800-342-3308TDD: 800-342-3262FAX: (615) 741-6471E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.state.tn.usother/statelib/lbph.htm

Texas_

_Regional Library_

Texas State LibraryTalking Book ProgramP.O. Box 12927Austin, TX 78711-2927

Librarian: Mr. Dale ProppPhone: (512) 463-5458In-WATS_: 800-252-9605TDD: (512) 463-5449Fax: (512) 463-5436E-mail: [email protected] tx.us [email protected]: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/TBP/TBPhomehtml

Utah

_Regional Library_

Utah State Library DivisionProgram for the Blind and Physically Handicapped2150 South 300 West, Suite 16Salt Lake City, UT 84115-2579

Librarian: Mr. Gerald A. ButtarsPhone: (801) 468-6789In-WATS: 800-662-5540 (Utah);800-453-4293 (western states)Fax: (801) 468-6767

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Website: http://www.state.lib.ut.us/blind.txt

_Vermont_

_Regional Library_

Vermont Department of LibrariesSpecial Services UnitRR #4, Box 1870Montpelier, VT 05602

Librarian: Mr. S. Francis WoodsPhone: (802) 828-3273In-WATS: 800-479-1711Fax: (802) 828-2199E-mail: [email protected]

_Virgin Islands_

_Regional Library_

Virgin Islands Library for the Visually and PhysicallyHandicapped3012 Golden RockChristiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820

Librarian: Ms. Laurie ColePhone: (809) 772-2250Fax: (809) 772-3545

_Virginia_

_Regional Library_

Library and Resource CenterVirginia Department for the Visually Handicapped395 Azalea AvenueRichmond, VA 23227-3623

Librarian: Ms. Barbara McCarthyPhone: (804) 371-3661In-WATS: 800-552-7015TDD: (804) 371-3661 or 800-552-7015Fax: (804) 371-3508


Access ServicesFairfax County Public Library2501 Sherwood Hall LaneAlexandria, VA 22306

Librarian: Ms. Jeanette A. StudleyPhone: (703) 660-6943TDD: (703) 660-8524Fax: (703) 768-6909

Alexandria LibraryTalking Book Service 30

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k 826 Slaters LaneAlexandria, VA 22314

Librarian: Ms. Loni McCaffreyPhone: (703) 838-4298TDD: (703) 838-4614Fax: (703) 838-4614E-mail: [email protected]

Talking Book ServiceArlington County Department of Libraries1015 North Quincy StreetArlington, VA 22201

Librarian: Ms. Roxanne BarnesPhone: (703) 358-6333TDD: (703) 358-6320Fax: (703) 358-5962

Fredericksburg Area Subregional LibraryCentral Rappahannock Regional Library1201 Caroline StreetFredericksburg, VA 22401

Librarian: Ms. Nancy SchiffPhone: (540) 372-1144In-WATS: 800-628-4807TDD: (540) 372-1144Fax: (540) 373-9411E-mail: [email protected]

Hampton Subregional Library for the Blind and PhysicallyHandicapped4207 Victoria BoulevardHampton, VA 23669

Librarian: Ms. Mary Sue NewmanPhone: (804) 727-1900TDD: (804) 727-1900Fax: (804) 727-1151E-mail: [email protected]

Library for the Blind and Physically HandicappedNewport News Public Library System110 Main StreetNewport News, VA 23601

Librarian: Ms. Julie M. HewinPhone: (804) 591-4855TDD: (804) 591-4855Fax: (804) 591-4860

Roanoke City Public LibraryOutreach ServicesMelrose-Outreach Branch2607 Salem Turnpike NWRoanoke, VA 24017

Librarian: Mrs. Rebecca CooperPhone: (540) 981-2648Fax: (540) 224-3030

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Talking Book CenterStaunton Public Library1 Churchville AvenueStaunton, VA 24401

Librarian: Mr. Oakley PearsonPhone: (540) 885-6215In-WATS: 800-995-6215Fax: (540) 332-3906

Special Services LibraryVirginia Beach Public Library930 Independence BoulevardVirginia Beach, VA 23455

Librarian: Ms. Susan HeadPhone: (804) 464-9175TDD: (804) 464-9175Fax: (804) 460-7606

_Washington_

_Regional Library_

Washington Talking Book and Braille Library821 Lenora StreetSeattle, WA 98121-2783

Librarian: Ms. Jan AmesPhone: (206) 464-6930In-WATS: 800-542-0866TDD: (206) 464-6930Fax: (206) 464-0247E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.spl.lib.wa.us/splhome/infopage/spocollec/wtbbl/wtbbl.html

_West Virginia_

_Regional Library_

West Virginia Library CommissionServices for the Blind and Physically HandicappedCultural Center1900 Kanawha Boulevard EastCharleston, WV 25305

Librarian: Ms. Frances FesenmaierPhone: (304) 558-4061In-WATS: 800-642-8674Fax: (304) 558-4061E-mail: [email protected]


Services for Blind and Physically HandicappedKanawha County Public Library123 Capitol StreetCharleston, WV 25301

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Librarian: Ms. Dixie SmithPhone: (304) 343-4646, ext. 264TDD: (304) 343-4646Fax: (304) 348-6530

Services for the Blind and Physically HandicappedCabell County Public Library455 Ninth Street PlazaHuntington, WV 25701

Librarian: Ms. Suzanne L. ColdironPhone: (304) 528-5700TDD: (304) 528-5700Fax: (304) 528-5701

Services for the Blind and Physically HandicappedParkersburg and Wood County Public Library3100 Emerson AvenueParkersburg, WV 26104-2414

Librarian: Mr. Michael HickmanPhone: (304) 420-4587In-WATS: 800-642-8674Fax: (304) 420-4589

West Virginia School for the Blind Library301 East Main StreetRomney, WV 26757

Librarian: Ms. Cynthia S. JohnsonPhone: (304) 822-4894Fax: (304) 822-4898E-mail: cjohnsongraven-villages.net

Ohio County Public LibraryServices for the Blind and Physically Handicapped52 16th StreetWheeling, WV 26003-3696

Librarian: Ms. Eleanor GibsonPhone: (304) 232-0244Fax: (304) 232-6848

_Wisconsin_

_Regional Library_

Wisconsin Regional Library for the Blind and PhysicallyHandicapped813 West Wells StreetMilwaukee, WI 53233-1436

Librarian: Ms. Marsha ValancePhone: (414) 286-3045In-WATS: 800-242-8822TDD: (414) 286-3548Fax: (414) 286-3102E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected]: http://badger.state.wi.us/agencies/dpi/b1c1/goa14.htm


_Wyoming_

Eligible readers of Wyoming receive library service from theregional library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

_U.S. citizens residing in foreign countries receive libraryservice from:_

Network Services SectionNational Library for the Blind and Physically HandicappedLibrary of CongressWashington, DC 20542

Librarian: Mr. Yealuri Rathan RajPhone: (202) 707-9261TDD: (202) 707-0744Fax: (202) 707-0712E-mail: [email protected]: http://lcweb.loc.gov/nls or http://www.loc.gov/nls

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