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MS SC583
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Recognizes Talking Book Services at the Mississippi Library Commission on its 50th anniversary on July 1, 2020
- Talking Book Services was established July 1, 1970 as a partnership with the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled to serve Mississippians with visual, physical, or organic reading disabilities
- Service has grown from 1,200 patrons in 1970 to nearly 5,000 registered patrons borrowing over 130,000 items annually, with formats evolving from vinyl records to digital cartridges and downloadable materials
- Includes Large Print Direct service since 1998, which mails large print books to eligible patrons
- Directs presentation of resolution to the Mississippi Library Commission and Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Recognize 50th Anniversary of Talking Book Services at the MS Library Commission.
Last Action
Died In Committee
10/2/2020
Committee Referrals
Rules6/25/2020
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