Talking Book Service Advisory Committee

The Idaho Commission for Libraries works in partnership with the local community to promote and deliver services to people with special needs. The Talking Book Advisory Board supports this strategic initiative by utilizing the knowledge and expertise of information providers and users throughout the state to improve service to Idaho citizens who cannot read standard print or have other special needs.

TBS Advisory Committee Meeting Notes Archive

April 2024 Meeting Notes

  • NLS Updates and Q & A
  • TBS 2024 Work Plan
  • 2023 Term Expiration: Alison Steven
  • TBS Summer Reading 2024
  • TBS Survey and Outreach
  • Committee Member Updates

December 2023 Meeting Notes

  • That All May Read Grants
  • New TBS Logo
  • Disability Advocacy Dos and Don’ts
  • 2024 Meeting Schedule
  • 2024 TBS Calendar
  • 2024 Outreach
  • Committee Member Updates

June 2023 Meeting Notes

  • NLS Updates
  • NLS Western Regional Conference Summary
  • That All May Read Grants
  • TBS Updates
  • 50th Anniversary Celebration Planning
  • Committee Member Updates

December 2022 Meeting Notes

  • 2023 Work Plan
  • Beta-test results of new NLS player
  • Studio Update – Rachel Welker
  • Term expiration – Cathy Stanton
  • TBS Updates
  • Committee Member Updates
  • Next Steps

September 2022 Meeting Notes

  • Member Terms and Updates
  • That All May Read Mini Grant Update
  • ICfL Strategic Plan Presentation, Dylan Baker
  • TBS Digital Campaign, Donna Eggers
  • TBS Updates
  • Committee Member Updates
  • Next Steps

May 2022 Meeting Notes

  • That All My Read Mini Grant – LeAnn
  • Studio Tour – Linda
  • Review of NLS Virtual Conference – CSRs
  • State Updates – Stephanie
  • Tech and Training Presentation – Megan
  • Introduce Bilingual/Bicultural Coordinator, Ismael Mendoza Medina
  • Introduce Public Library Consultant, Clay Ritter
  • TBS Updates
  • Committee Member Updates
  • Next Steps
  • Meeting Review

March 2022 Meeting Notes

  • Newsline Presentation – Scott White
  • Q & A With Scott White
  • Brainstorm Ideas for Promoting Newsline
  • TBS Updates
  • Committee Member Updates
  • Next Steps
  • Meeting Review

December 2021 Meeting Notes

  • Review Committee Member Terms for 2022
  • Proposed Meeting Schedule for 2022
  • Newsline Q&A with Dana Ard
  • Work Plan 2022
  • Updates on ARPA Outreach
  • TBS Updates
  • Committee Member Updates

September 2021 Meeting Notes

  • Introduction of TBS Technology Support Specialist
  • Dyslexia and Learning disabilities presentation ARAP
  • TBS patron survey results
  • ARAP Funds Outreach Update
  • TBS updates
  • Committee member updates

May 2021 Meeting Notes

Calendar Update
Brainstorming ideas for Outreach, use of ARPA funding, and Marketing Plan
TBS update
Committee member updates

March 2021 Meeting Notes

Committee Member Appointments
Vision Statement 2021-2024
Biennial Reader Survey
TBS update
Committee member updates