The Tuscaloosa Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is part of a nationwide network of cooperating libraries serving people for whom conventional print is a barrier.  

This FREE library service is administered and funded by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, the Library of Congress and the Tuscaloosa Public Library.

• Loan of Talking Books (10,000 in-house titles and over 40,000 other titles available through interlibrary loan).
• Loan of special playback equipment and accessories needed to use these special Talking Books.
• Audio and Braille magazine subscription service.
• Interlibrary loan service for Braille patrons.
• Special receivers to access the WUAL Radio Reading Service that broadcasts daily readings of the local newspapers and other publications of interest.
• Applications and referrals to other agencies and services for the blind and physically handicapped.
• Reference and information service.
• Assistance with book selection.
• Home visits for those unable to come to the library.
• Educational programs for schools, civic, service and other organizations.
• Helen Keller collection for research and book reports.

For a full description of eligibility, equipment and materials, please visit the NLS Website.

If you need assistance, please contact Barbara Jordan, Librarian at (205) 345-3994 or via email at:

bjordan@tuscaloosa-library.org

Learn:

• Who is eligible
• What is available
• Where libraries are located
• How to sign up
• About NLS
• What's new at NLS

Find Books and Magazines in Braille or Audio:

• Search the computer catalog of all braille and audio books
• Find magazines in accessible formats
• Read Braille Book Review, lists of recent braille books, (new issues every two months)
• Read Talking Book Topics, lists of recent audio books, (new issues every two months)
• Read annual lists of braille and audio books (compilations of the bimonthly lists above)
• Read bibliographies of braille and audio books on various subjects

NLS/BPH Publications:

• Find reference publications such as bibliographies, circulars, directories, and factsheets
• Link to a directory of our newsletters in plain text
• Read about our development of digital talking books
• Read other writings including speeches and aids in audio book production