Digital players are here! In 2009, Talking Books started the transition from cassette medium to digital. Patrons who have received the new digital players are thrilled with their improved sound quality and ease of use. These new players also feature a sleep timer, longer battery life, and weigh only two pounds.

Coupled with the new digital program is a service called BARD, which allows patrons free access to download any NLS digital book they want, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No more wait lists; no more due dates.

If you are already a BARD user, you can log in here.

If you would like to apply for the BARD service, click here.

For more information about BARD, including download instructions, FAQs, and user requirements, click here.