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MS SR17
Resolution
AI Summary
- Recognizes Talking Book Services at the Mississippi Library Commission for 50 years of service on July 1, 2020
- Service established July 1, 1970, to provide library materials to Mississippians with visual, physical, or organic reading disabilities
- Started with 1,200 patrons and evolved from vinyl records to cassette tapes, digital cartridges, downloadable materials, and Braille books
- Currently serves close to 5,000 registered patrons who borrow over 130,000 items per year
- Includes Large Print Direct program since 1998 that mails large print books to eligible patrons
Legislative Description
Recognize Talking Book Services on 50th Anniversary.
Last Action
Immediate Release
3/4/2020
Committee Referrals
Rules2/28/2020
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