The Connections Newsletter

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

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    Spring 2024 Connections

    In this issue:

    • TBS Satisfaction Survey Coming in Early May
    • New BARD Download Limits
    • Summer Reading Author Talks Kick Off June 24
    • TBS Advertising this Spring
    • TBS Continually Has New Titles

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The Connections Newsletter

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

  • Read the Latest Issue

    Spring 2024 Connections

    In this issue:

    • TBS Satisfaction Survey Coming in Early May
    • New BARD Download Limits
    • Summer Reading Author Talks Kick Off June 24
    • TBS Advertising this Spring
    • TBS Continually Has New Titles

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The Connections Archives

  • Summer & Fall 2018 Connections

    In this issue:

    • Ammon Postal Carrier Recognized as the Year’s Best
    • Talking Book Survey
    • 2019 TBS Calendar — Coming Soon!
    • Election Pamphlet Available
    • Postal Carrier Nominees
    • Recent Donations to the Idaho Talking Book Service
    • Volunteers Help It Happen
    • Randy Kemp Recommends
    • Popular Reads
  • Spring 2018 Connections

    In this issue:

    • NLS Studio Director Visited Idaho TBS
    • Idaho TBS Celebrates 45 Years
    • Donations to the Idaho Talking Book Service
    • TBS Order Form
    • Volunteers Help It Happen at the ICfL
    • Who Can Help
    • 10-Squared Club
    • Libraries Rock All Summer
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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