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Press Release Archives

2012

• Texas and Illinois Libraries Honored For Exemplary Service to Blind and Disabled Readers
• Karen Keninger Appointed Director of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

2011

• NLS Works with Hospitals Serving Veterans
• Library of Congress Talking-Book Program Honors Pioneers for 100 Years of "Answering the Call"
• Ohio and Michigan Libraries Receive Awards For Exemplary Service to Blind and Disabled Readers
• National Library Service To Celebrate Its 80th Anniversary

2010

• Latest Release: Braille Institute Creates Cylke Award
• NLS Honors Nation's Veterans
• Alexander Scourby’s Narration of King James Bible Now Available as a Digital Talking Book
• Library of Congress Talking-Book Program Receives APEX Award for Publication Excellence
• Digital Talking Books Celebrated by Librarians Serving Blind and Physically Handicapped Readers
• Library of Congress Talking-Book Program Honors TelecomPioneers for 50 years of Machine-Repair Service
• Seattle and Virginia Beach Libraries Receive Awards for Serving the Blind and Physically Handicapped
• Digital Talking-Book Internet Service Delivers One Millionth Download

2009

• New Exhibition “Louis Braille: His Legacy and Influence” Celebrates Bicentennial of Braille’s Birth
• Massachusetts and Florida Libraries Receive Awards for Serving the Blind and Physically Handicapped

2008

• National Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Recognizes Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for Outstanding Service, June 11, 2008

2007

• Library of Congress Expands Scope of Digital Download Pilot, October 26, 2007
• Pennsylvania and Michigan libraries receive awards for excellence in serving blind and physically handicapped individuals, April 17, 2007
• Network Libraries Prepare for Distribution of Digital Talking Books and Players, April 11, 2007
• Last Cassette Book Machine Produced for Library of Congress Talking-Book Program, April 1, 2007
• 1.5 Millionth Cassette Book Machine Marks End of an Era in Service to Blind Community, March 16, 2007
• First quarter of digital talking-book download project finishes on a high note, January 29, 2007
• NLS Submits Funding Request to Cover Digital Transition Through 2011, March 13, 2007
• National Library Service celebrates talking-book program, Partners, and patrons during National Library Week, March 8, 2007

2006

• NLS forms Advisory Committee for Digital Transition
• National Library Service Commemorates 75 Years of Pioneering Service to Blind and Physically Handicapped Readers, December 22, 2006
• "Expanding the NLS Experience" wins MarCom's Platinum Award, December 13, 2006
• National Federation of the Blind to conduct braille certification program, December 12, 2006
• NLS defines its needs for a digital asset management system, April 25, 2006
• NLS digital transition strategy on course, April 11, 2006
• Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service Recognized as Outstanding, April 4, 2006
• New Design For Digital Talking-Book Player Boasts Ease Of Use, January 24, 2006

2005

• User Needs Drive Development of Digital Talking-Book Player, December 20, 2005
• NLS Honors Our Nation's Veterans for Their Service, November 7, 2005
• Readers Share Expectations, September 20, 2005
• International effort for digital rights, August 16, 2005
• Collection under development, July 12, 2005
• New reading options, June 21, 2005
• Distribution Study For DTB System, May 10, 2005
• Partners Join NLS To Develop Digital Machine, April 12, 2005
• Digital Player Contract Agreement, March 1, 2005
• Katzmann appointed engineering head at NLS, February 10, 2005
• Italian Pianist to Debut at the Library of Congress, February 8, 2005

2004

• Web Books and Magazines Bridge the Tech Divide for the Blind, December 14, 2004
• Jean Moss Named Digital Projects Coordinator, July 30, 2004

2002

• Exhibition of Protoype Digital Talking Book Player Designs, October 21, 2002
• Pilot Test of Audio Magazines Online, October 10, 2002
• NLS Participates in Siberian Exhibit, June 28, 2002
• Digital Talking-Book Player Design Winners Announced, June 13, 2002
• Digital Talking Book Standard Approved, March 15, 2002
• Collaboration Streamlines Access to Electronic Information by Blind and Physically Handicapped Readers, March 11, 2002

2001

• Authors to Discuss Laura Bridgman, August 28, 2001
• Major Plans for Library Service to Blind Canadians, August 20, 2001
• Students to Design Talking Book Machine, June 22, 2001
• Draft Digital Talking Book Standard Released for Public Review February 19, 2001

2000

• Major Work on the Value and History of Braille, November 17, 2000
• New Braille Instruction Manual Issued by the Library of Congress, August 9, 2000
• NLS International Union Catalog Upgraded for Web-Braille Readers, July 25, 2000

1999

• Installation of Digital Recording Facility, December 1, 1999
• Library of Congress Launches Web-Braille, August 24, 1999

1998

• NLS Establishes Digital Audio Technology Committee, September 9, 1998

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Posted on 2012-06-08