The Connections Newsletter

The Connections Newsletter is a quarterly newsletter published by the Idaho Commission for Libraries’ Talking Book Service.

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The Connections Archives

  • Summer 2017 Connections

    In this issue:

    • Patron Centric Cartridge (PCC) — Now Available
    • 2017 TBS Survey Results
    • BARD’s Advantages
    • New Books Order Form
    • Converted Books Order Form (Idaho books that were originally recorded for cassette but are now available as a digital cartridge.)
    • Volunteers Help It Happen
    • Donations to the Idaho Talking Book Service
    • TBS Info to Know

  • Spring 2017 Connections

    In this issue:

    • National Library Service Site Visit
    • BARD Mentoring
    • Volunteer Highlight — Margo Vaughn-Nelson
    • New Books Order Form
    • Converted Books Order Form (Idaho books that were originally recorded for cassette but are now available as a digital cartridge.)
    • Young Adult Catalog Available Soon
    • Donations to the Idaho Talking Book Service
    • What Are You Reading?  — ICfL’s Broadband Consultant Dylan Baker
    • Braille Readers Abound
    • 10 Squared Club
    • Summer Reading at Your Local Library

  • Winter 2017 Connections

    In this issue:

    • Postal Carrier of the Year nomination form
    • Why Am I Getting This Book? (An in-depth look at how books are selected, and what to ask for if you want to make a change.)
    • New Books Order Form
    • Satisfaction Survey
    • Recent Donations to the Idaho Talking Book Service
    • Calling All Braille Readers
    • Volunteer Highlight: Wendy Sevig
    • 10-Squared Club
    • Bard Express is Here

  • Fall 2017 Connections

    In this issue:

    • Buhl Postal Carrier Recognized as the Year’s Best
    • TBS Advisory Committee Spotlight on Dana Ard
    • The Choice is Yours
    • New Books Order Form
    • 2018 TBS Calendar is Coming!
    • Retirements at TBS
    • New to the Crew
    • What Are You Reading?

  • Winter 2018 Connections

    In this issue:

    • New Patrons Are “Saying Yes” to TBS
    • Idaho’s Brightest Stars Honored
    • Donations to the Idaho Talking Book Service
    • New Books Order Form
    • Converted Books Order Form (Idaho books that were originally recorded for cassette but are now available as a digital cartridge.)
    • Tax Time
    • What Are You Reading?
    • Nominate Your Postal Carrier as the Best
    • Show Your Support
    • 2018 TBS Closures

  • Summer 2016 Connections

    In this issue:

    • In this issue:
    • Volunteer Appreciation at the Commission
    • Donations to the Idaho Talking Book Service
    • Newsletter in Braille Coming Soon
    • Library Highlight: Salmon Public Library (Lemhi County District)
    • New Books Order Form, including magazines on cartridge
    • FAQs: Player Tips
    • 10 Squared Club
    • Spy Stories
    • BARD Updates
    • What Are You Reading: Dogwood by Chris Fabry
    • Walker Recognized at NFB Conference