Equipment

Digital Talking Book Player 

In order to play a talking book, NLS makes available free digital players to all patrons. Digital players have the added benefit of being able to play downloadable talking books from BARD.

Download Digital Talking Books Player Manual (PDF)

Digital Talking Book Cartridge

The cartridge is the size of a cassette and contains multiple books in their entirety, including author notes and footnotes. Books are sent from and returned to the library as "FREE MATTER FOR THE BLIND OR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED."

Third-Party Purchased Players

Learn more about third-party manufactured digital talking book players approved by NLS on their website.