How to Join the Talking Book and Braille Library

To borrow recorded or braille books, you have to register with the Talking Book and Braille Library. Please print out one of the applications below, complete it, and return it to us.

To confirm eligibility, the application must be signed by a professional person acceptable to the library and familiar with the applicant's disability. If you have a reading or learning disability, the application must be signed by a Medical Doctor or a Doctor of Osteopathy. Because an original signature is required, applications cannot be submitted online.

Youth Application (Printing? PDF version also available.)
Adult Application (Printing? PDF version also available.)

(Note: In order to view the PDF version of the applications, you will need the free Acrobat reader available from Adobe.)

When we receive your completed application, we will register you for service and send you:

the requested equipment;
a "new reader packet" containing a welcome letter, sample catalogs of our books, and a Guide to Library Services, which explains how to use the library and how to get the best service for your own particular reading needs; and
if you asked us to choose books for you, you will also receive several books in subject areas you told us you like.

If you have any questions about the application, or about the service in general, please contact us.

Phone: (518) 474-5935 (If you are within the Albany area)
(800) 342-3688 (Toll-free number for long distance calls)

E-mail: tbbl@mail.nysed.gov (for general questions and adult services)
tbblkids@mail.nysed.gov (for questions related to schools and youth services only)

We encourage all our borrowers to keep in regular contact with us to fine-tune their library service.

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