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LISTSERV Web Interface 16.52024-03-13T16:01:45Znls-reports-admin2024-03-13T16:00:16+00:002024-03-13T16:00:16+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-35 (Library of the Year 2024 nomination reminder)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;bf313730.2403NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-35<br><br>DATE : March 13, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Pamela Davenport, Network Library Consultant<br>SUBJECT : Library of the Year 2024 nomination reminder<br><br>This is a reminder that nominations for the 2024 Regional Library of the Year and Subregional Library or Advisory and Outreach Center of the Year awards are now being accepted. The awards honor excellence and innovation in the NLS network of cooperating libraries and highlight the accomplishments of libraries over the past year and the vital importance of the service they provide to patrons.<br>Deadline<br>NLS must receive nominations by [...] nls-reports-admin2024-03-13T12:14:29+00:002024-03-13T12:14:29+00:00Operation Alert No. 24-34 (Data collection for network library preview of the BARD Smart Speaker application)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;5d55aacf.2403NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-34<br><br>DATE : March 13, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Paula Bahmani, Education and Training Specialist<br>SUBJECT : Data collection for network library preview of the BARD Smart Speaker application<br><br>As was announced in the February 8 Pop-up Training session, NLS is offering a preview of the BARD Smart Speaker application for network library staff. Requirements for participation are listed below. The preview will kick off in April and will last for an entire month. At the conclusion of the preview period, NLS will collect feedback from participants regarding support challenges. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-03-12T12:39:03+00:002024-03-12T12:39:03+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-33 (BARD Mobile Fire OS Version 2.0.0 Release)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;a9d6bb91.2403NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-33<br><br>DATE : March 12, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Nadia Lieblich, Product Manager, BARD Mobile<br>SUBJECT : BARD Mobile Fire OS Version 2.0.0 Release<br><br>NLS has released BARD Mobile version 2.0.0 for Fire OS. Build 226 is for 32-bit tablets, and build 227 is for 64-bit tablets.<br>Please inform your patrons of the update so that Fire tablet users can take advantage of the new features and improvements.<br>The following enhancements are included in this release: [...] nls-reports-admin2024-03-07T18:31:14+00:002024-03-07T18:31:14+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-32 (Spread the word about America's Field Trip!)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;243476bf.2403NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-32<br><br>DATE : March 7, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Kristen Fernekes, Publications and Media Section Head<br>SUBJECT : Spread the word about America's Field Trip!<br><br>NLS and the Library of Congress are excited to be participating in America's Field Trip, part of the official celebration of the nation's semiquincentennial - the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-03-05T20:00:28+00:002024-03-05T20:00:28+00:00Operations Alert Correction: No. 24-31 (March pop-up training: PIMMS/BARD Sync update)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;1b2766d1.2403NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-31<br><br>DATE : March 5, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Paula Bahmani, Education and Training Specialist<br>SUBJECT : March pop-up training: PIMMS/BARD Sync update<br><br>NLS will host a virtual pop-up training session for network library staff on Thursday, March 14, at 2:30 p.m. eastern time. The topic of the hour-long session is an update on the PIMMS/BARD sync. Katie Rodda, Music Reader Services Librarian, will review the process, provide an update on the status of full sync state, and give detailed instructions for pulling Dry Run Mode reports from NLDB. There will be allotted [...] nls-reports-admin2024-03-05T18:23:32+00:002024-03-05T18:23:32+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-30 (March pop-up training: PIMMS/BARD Sync update)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;235605d7.2403NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-30<br><br>DATE : March 5, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Paula Bahmani, Education and Training Specialist<br>SUBJECT : March pop-up training: PIMMS/BARD Sync update<br><br>NLS will host a virtual pop-up training session for network library staff on Thursday, March 14, at 2:30 p.m. eastern time. The topic of the hour-long session is an update on the PIMMS/BARD sync. Katie Rodda, Music Reader Services Librarian, will review the process, provide an update on the status of full sync state, and give detailed instructions for pulling Dry Run Mode reports from NLDB. There will be allotted [...] nls-reports-admin2024-02-29T12:23:40+00:002024-02-29T12:23:40+00:00On the Move 2.29.2024https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;624d93c2.2402On the Move<br>February 29, 2024<br><br>After 57 years, NLS is-literally-on the move<br>It’s been 57 years since NLS-then known as the Library of Congress’s Division for the Blind and Physically Handicapped-moved from Capitol Hill to a former local government building at 1291 Taylor Street in far Northwest Washington.<br>Now NLS is going back home.<br>NLS has long been in discussions with Library of Congress leadership, Congress, and the Architect of the Capitol about returning to Capitol Hill or other government-owned properties nearby. Last year, it was decided we would move to the third floor of the Library’s John Adams [...] nls-reports-admin2024-02-28T19:28:32+00:002024-02-28T19:28:32+00:00Operations Aler No. 24-30 (New audio magazines)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;23027943.2402NLS Operations Alert<br><br>No. 24-30<br><br>DATE : February 28, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Meredith Beckhardt, Network Services Section<br>SUBJECT : New audio magazines<br><br>Three new audio magazines are being added to the NLS collection. Please add these magazines to your circulation system and start subscribing patrons. The magazine descriptions below are provided by the publishers. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-02-27T15:14:30+00:002024-02-27T15:14:30+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-29 (Topic for March Quarterly Patron Center)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;968af706.2402NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-29<br><br>DATE : February 27, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Tamara Rorie, Head, Patron Engagement Section<br>SUBJECT : Topic for March Quarterly Patron Corner<br><br>Please take note of the following information and share it with your patrons:<br><br>On Monday, March 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. eastern time, the NLS Patron Engagement Section will host the quarterly Patron Corner. The topic for this program is Your Patron Engagement Section: How We Can Provide the Service You Want. The session will last 90 minutes and will feature the NLS Patron Engagement Section, which is responsible for [...] nls-reports-admin2024-02-26T13:00:11+00:002024-02-26T13:00:11+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-28 (BARD Mobile iOS version 2.2.2 release)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;758bc103.2402NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-28<br><br>DATE : February 26, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Nadia Lieblich, Product Manager, BARD Mobile<br>SUBJECT : BARD Mobile iOS version 2.2.2 release<br><br>NLS has released BARD Mobile iOS version 2.2.2 to the App Store. Please inform your patrons of the update so they can take advantage of the new features and improvements. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-02-16T13:36:34+00:002024-02-16T13:36:34+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-27 (American History magazine update )https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;84ba3eac.2402NLS Operations Alert<br><br>No. 24-27<br><br>DATE : February 16, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Meredith Beckhardt, Network Services Section<br>SUBJECT : American History magazine update<br><br>NLS has learned that American History magazine (AMH4) will no longer be available as a print publication for our producers to narrate. The Spring 2024 issue will be the last issue available to our patrons in audio. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-02-15T17:09:45+00:002024-02-15T17:09:45+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-26 (Topic for March’s Many Faces of BARD program)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;d8ed61fe.2402NLS Operations Alert<br><br>No. 24-26<br><br>DATE : February 15, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Tamara Rorie, Head, Patron Engagement Section<br>SUBJECT : Topic for March’s Many Faces of BARD program<br><br>The topic for the March 14, 2024, Many Faces of BARD program will be Using the Audio Player in BARD Express: A Demonstration. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. eastern time and last for one hour. This program will be recorded. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-02-08T16:21:02+00:002024-02-08T16:21:02+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-25 (Use of gray containers)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;1525bb5e.2402NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-25<br><br>DATE : February 8, 2024<br>TO : NLS-Reports<br>FROM : Mark Santangelo<br>SUBJECT : Use of gray containers<br><br>Although some gray shipping containers have been returned by USPS without labels, network libraries may continue using them as part of their regular operations until further notice. NLS has been collecting information from the network about their experience with these shipping containers. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-02-08T12:13:50+00:002024-02-08T12:13:50+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-24 (Battery recycling update: Company change)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;7e451387.2402NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-24<br><br>DATE : February 8, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries and Machine Lending Agencies<br>FROM : Joseph Dorsey, Head, Equipment and Infrastructure Section<br>SUBJECT : Battery recycling update: Company change<br><br>Due to the closing of the battery recycling company Inmetco, network libraries and repair groups should now send used batteries for recycling to Evergreen Battery Recycling. These include C1 machine batteries, DTBM batteries, and alkaline batteries. Please follow the procedures found in the NLS Network Library Manual, Section 7.4.1: Battery Disposal: www.loc.gov/nls/network/welcome/training/network-library-manual/battery-disposal/<https://www.loc.gov/nls/network/welcome/training/network-library-manual/battery-disposal/>. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-02-06T19:03:15+00:002024-02-06T19:03:15+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-23 (Magazine on Cartridge (MOC) to Duplication on Demand (DoD) Transition)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;189e1631.2402NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-23<br><br>DATE : February 6, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Justine Walp, Business Analyst, Circulation Systems & DoD<br>SUBJECT : Magazine on Cartridge (MOC) to Duplication on Demand (DoD) Transition<br><br>In collaboration with KLAS and WebReads, NLS has published a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and answers related to the transition of MOC to DoD and Scribe. The FAQ is available on the NLS Network Library Services website and can be accessed using this link: MOC to DoD Transition: FAQs<https://www.loc.gov/nls/network/welcome/resources/moc-to-dod-transition-faqs/> [...] nls-reports-admin2024-02-02T19:29:17+00:002024-02-02T19:29:17+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-22 (February pop-up training: BARD Smart Speaker application)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;e23925e1.2402NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-22<br><br>DATE : February 2, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Paula Bahmani, Education and Training Specialist<br>SUBJECT : February pop-up training: BARD Smart Speaker application<br><br>NLS will host a virtual pop-up training session for network library staff on Thursday, February 8, at 2:30 p.m. eastern time. The topic of the session is the new BARD Smart Speaker application. Details about the rollout plan, including a network library preview and pilot, will be presented. The Patron Engagement Section staff will then demonstrate the app and address any questions or concerns. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-02-01T19:23:56+00:002024-02-01T19:23:56+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-21 (Braille calendars)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;8a381f33.2402NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-21<br><br>DATE : February 1, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Zaneta Watson, Head, Audio and Braille Production<br>SUBJECT : Braille calendars<br><br>Pocket braille calendars for 2024 have been shipped as scheduled. However, the 2024 wall calendars required correction prior to final production and distribution. Please advise your patrons who subscribed to the wall calendar that they are now scheduled to ship within the first part of February. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-30T13:40:14+00:002024-01-30T13:40:14+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-20 (New issue of International Language Quarterly)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;7dab7030.2401NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-20<br><br>DATE : January 30, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Dominick Spinelli, Collection Development Section<br>SUBJECT : New issue of International Language Quarterly<br><br>Thanks to the Marrakesh Treaty and expanded book acquisition, NLS continues to add more international language books to our catalog than ever before. To help both patrons and network library staff locate these titles, NLS is pleased to announce the current issue of the online publication International Language Quarterly (ILQ) can now be found on www.loc.gov/nls/ilq<http://www.loc.gov/nls/ilq>. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-29T21:11:10+00:002024-01-29T21:11:10+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-19 (Summer Reading Program Coordination at Your Library)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;667f2276.2401NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-19<br><br>DATE : January 29, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Donna Koh<br>SUBJECT : Summer Reading Program Coordination at Your Library<br><br>The NLS Summer Reading Program (SRP) committee is working diligently to bring our patrons an enjoyable and quality program in 2024.<br><br>To help us communicate more efficiently about this year's initiative, please provide us with name(s) and contact information, including email and telephone, for the staff member(s) overseeing the SRP at your library. This information should be sent to Donna Koh<mailto:doko@loc.gov> by Friday, February 9, 2024. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-26T19:01:05+00:002024-01-26T19:01:05+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-18 (2024 Library of the Year nominations)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;fd8b3548.2401NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-18<br><br>DATE : January 25, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Mark Santangelo, Chief, Patron & Network Engagement Division<br>SUBJECT : 2024 Library of the Year nominations<br><br>Libraries are a vital source of information, education, and resources. The 2024 Network Library of the Year Awards offer a wonderful opportunity for NLS regional libraries, subregional libraries, and advisory and outreach centers to showcase their achievements and celebrate the unwavering commitment and enthusiasm of those who tirelessly serve the network. Nominate your institution for the 2024 Library of the Year Award-and get ready to be amazed by [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-26T12:18:11+00:002024-01-26T12:18:11+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-17 (Updates to the Network Library Manual)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;3009a4d1.2401NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-17<br><br>DATE : January 25, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Mark Santangelo, Chief, Patron and Network Engagement Division<br>Subject : Updates to the Network Library Manual<br><br>NLS has recently updated the Network Library Manual. Two items of note: A new section, 9.10 Network Collection Development Policy, was added, and the requirement of having six months on the job in a network library before attending NLS Orientation has been removed from Section 4.4 Orientation Program. Please review these updated entries, and contact NLS if you have any questions or concerns. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-25T20:51:25+00:002024-01-25T20:51:25+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-16 (2023 Equipment Repair Survey accounting period changehttps://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;736cb37c.2401NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-16<br><br>DATE : January 25, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries and Machine Lending Agencies<br>FROM : Joseph Dorsey, Head, Equipment and Infrastructure Section<br>SUBJECT : 2023 Equipment Repair Survey accounting period change<br><br>Beginning this year, NLS has changed the accounting period for the Equipment Repair Survey from the financial year (October-September) to the calendar year (January-December). To avoid missing information from October, November, and December 2022, please include statistics from that period in your totals on the 2023 survey. In other words, for this year only, your Equipment Repair Survey should cover 15 months: October 2022 [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-25T14:34:13+00:002024-01-25T14:34:13+00:00NLS On the Move 1.25.2024https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;de1f88db.2401NLS On the Move<br>January 25, 2024<br><br>Answering your questions about NLS's trademarks<br>Last fall, NLS received trademarks for the slogan "That All May Read," the service names "BARD" and "BARD Mobile," and the BARD Mobile logo. We took this step, with assistance from the Library of Congress's legal office, to protect the NLS brand and help reduce public confusion with similarly named products.<br>Several network libraries have asked us how this impacts their marketing and outreach efforts. The short answer is, the trademarked items remain freely available for you to use in connection with activities that support the goals [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-25T12:22:16+00:002024-01-25T12:22:16+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-15 (BARD Mobile Android version 2.1.0 release)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;ae7eee75.2401NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-15<br><br>DATE : January 25, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Nadia Lieblich, Product Manager, BARD Mobile<br>SUBJECT : BARD Mobile Android version 2.1.0 release<br><br>NLS is releasing BARD Mobile Android version 2.1.0 this week, introducing enhanced features and improvements. Please spread the word about this update to your patrons. Among the highlights: [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-24T14:10:40+00:002024-01-24T14:10:40+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-14 (Topic for February’s Many Faces of BARD program)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;e6551979.2401NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-14<br><br>DATE : January 23, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Tamara Rorie, Head, Patron Engagement Section<br>SUBJECT : Topic for February’s Many Faces of BARD program<br><br>The topic for the February 8, 2024, Many Faces of BARD program will be Using BARD on Your Smart Speaker: A Demonstration. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. eastern time and last for one hour. This program will be recorded. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-24T12:14:49+00:002024-01-24T12:14:49+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-13 (Quarterly Network Library Recording Studio Meeting)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;5fa0d433.2401NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-13<br><br>DATE : January 24, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Alice O'Reilly, Chief, Collections Division<br>SUBJECT : Quarterly Network Library Recording Studio Meeting<br><br>Please join us on Thursday, February 22, at 2:00 p.m. eastern time for the first Quarterly Network Library Studio Meeting, a virtual meeting of network library studio directors and staff hosted by the NLS Collections Division and Media Lab. This will be a quarterly meeting, occurring in February, May, August, and November. Registration for these meetings is not required. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-23T14:58:37+00:002024-01-23T14:58:37+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-12https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;d1c0f9bb.2401NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-12<br><br>DATE : January 22, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Paula Bahmani, Education and Training Specialist<br>SUBJECT : NLS Virtual Orientation 2024<br><br>Network library staff may now register for one of two 2024 NLS Virtual Orientation programs. Each of the two-day programs runs from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on a Tuesday and Thursday and will be hosted on the Zoom.gov platform. Participants must attend both days of the program. Program presentations provide a comprehensive overview of NLS procedures and policies. A sample orientation agenda is attached. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-22T18:42:41+00:002024-01-22T18:42:41+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-11 (Reminder-NLS Music Notes meeting via Zoom, Tuesday, January 23, 2024)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;af088b7d.2401NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-11<br><br>DATE : January 22, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Juliette Appold, Head, Music Section<br>SUBJECT : NLS Music Notes meeting via Zoom, Tuesday, January 23, 2024<br><br>A friendly reminder:<br><br>Join us on Zoom tomorrow- Tuesday, January 23-at 7:00 p.m. EST for our quarterly NLS Music Notes meeting! Music Section Head Juliette Appold and Music Reader Services Librarian Mary Dell Jenkins will talk about Janis Joplin and related items we have in the NLS Music collection. A Q&A online chat will follow. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-22T16:04:25+00:002024-01-22T16:04:25+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-10 (FY2023 annual surveys)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;69fe764d.2401DATE : January 22, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Meredith Beckhardt, Network Services Section<br>SUBJECT : FY2023 annual surveys<br><br>NLS requests that each network library respond to the following five annual surveys in the Network Library Database (NLDB): Budget, Collections, Miscellaneous, Staffing, and Book Machine Repair. Surveys can be started today and are due Friday, February 9, 2024. Budget survey responses should reflect your state's fiscal year 2023, and the Book Machine Repair survey should reflect the statistics for the 2023 calendar year. Responses to the Collections and Staffing surveys should reflect the status at the time the [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-16T13:06:33+00:002024-01-16T13:06:33+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-9 (January pop-up training: BARD Express new release)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;694483d8.2401NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-9<br><br>DATE : January 16, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Paula Bahmani, Education and Training Specialist<br>SUBJECT : January pop-up training: BARD Express new release<br><br>NLS will host a virtual pop-up training session for network library staff on Thursday, January 25, at 3:00 p.m. eastern time. The topic of the session is BARD Express. Later this year, NLS will release an update of the BARD Express software that includes an audio playback interface. During the training session, Don Olson, NLS customer support specialist, will demonstrate the new feature and address questions and concerns. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-11T20:55:58+00:002024-01-11T20:55:58+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-8 (New BARD download limits)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;4586e783.2401NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-8<br>DATE : January 11, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Don Olson, Customer Service Specialist<br>SUBJECT : New BARD download limits<br><br>In an additional step to safeguard the NLS collection from improper use, beginning February 6, 2024, patrons will be allowed to download no more than 250 books and magazines in any rolling thirty-day period. This includes both audio and braille titles. It does not matter which platform or combination of platforms are used to download them. A patron may download no more than 250 books and magazines in any rolling thirty-day period regardless [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-09T13:59:01+00:002024-01-09T13:59:01+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-7 (Network library phone numbers verification)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;a1ecc074.2401NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-7<br><br>DATE : January 9, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Johnny Davis, Head, Administrative Services<br>SUBJECT : Network library phone numbers verification<br><br>NLS contracts with a vendor to support the 1-888-NLS-READ Interactive Response System, which is used to provide patrons and potential patrons access to the network of cooperating libraries. The system is programmed with both a primary and a secondary number for each network library. If the primary phone number is busy, the system automatically rolls over to the secondary number. If the secondary number is busy, the system automatically rolls over to [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-08T18:09:16+00:002024-01-08T18:09:16+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-6 (Braille Calendars)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;feb1f54d.2401NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-6<br><br>DATE : January 8, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Zaneta Watson, Head, Audio and Braille Production<br>SUBJECT : Braille calendars<br><br>The contractor producing the NLS 2024 braille calendar is scheduled to ship calendars to patrons beginning the week of January 15. All patrons who subscribed to 2024 calendars as of December 15, 2023, should receive a calendar by the end of January. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-08T18:07:54+00:002024-01-08T18:07:54+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-5 (NLS Head of the Network Services Section position vacancy)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;7e1715d3.2401NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-5<br><br>DATE : January 8, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Mark Santangelo, Chief, Patron and Network Engagement Division<br>SUBJECT : NLS Head of the Network Services Section position vacancy<br><br>After Vickie Collins's retirement at the end of 2023, NLS is accepting applications for Head of the Network Services Section. Reporting to the Chief of the Patron and Network Engagement Division. The Section Head will be the primary NLS liaison to the network libraries. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-08T13:52:31+00:002024-01-08T13:52:31+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-4 (XESS January–June 2024)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;1a216d66.2401NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-4<br><br>DATE : January 4, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Meredith Beckhardt, Network Services Section<br>SUBJECT : XESS January–June 2024<br><br>The XESS2 program for redistribution of excess braille books will continue operating on monthly cycles through 2024. Below is the twelve-month cycle for January–December 2024. The braille cutoff number for January 2 through June 30, 2024, is BR23546. (NLS will announce the braille cutoff number for the second half of 2024 in July.) [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-08T13:49:11+00:002024-01-08T13:49:11+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-3 (NLS Music Notes meeting via Zoom, January 23, 2024)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;d3e621fe.2401NLS Operations Alert<br>No. 24-3<br><br>DATE : January 8, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Juliette Appold, Head, Music Section<br>SUBJECT : NLS Music Notes meeting via Zoom, January 23, 2024<br><br>The next NLS Music Notes Zoom meeting for patrons and network staff will take place Tuesday, January 23, at 7:00 p.m. EST. Please join us and share this information with your patrons! [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-03T14:41:16+00:002024-01-03T14:41:16+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-2 (Erica C. Vaughns NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;d9bc0ea9.2401Operations Alert<br>No. 24-2<br><br>DATE : January 3, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Johnny Davis, Head, Administrative Services<br>SUBJECT : Erica C. Vaughns NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program<br><br>Please help us spread the word that applications are now being accepted for the NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program. We have included language below that you can use for social media, websites, and newsletters. [...] nls-reports-admin2024-01-03T14:36:57+00:002024-01-03T14:36:57+00:00Operations Alert No. 24-1 (Image description workshop)https://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=NLS-REPORTS;a0e2e67.2401Operations Alert<br>No. 24-1<br><br>DATE : January 3, 2024<br>TO : Network Libraries<br>FROM : Celeste Lawson, Media Lab Head<br>SUBJECT : Image description workshop<br><br>The NLS Media Lab is holding an online discussion and workshop on writing image descriptions on Wednesday, February 7, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. The discussion will cover the goals of image description, with a panel of Media Lab staff members sharing best practices in writing scripts. Then, in small groups, participants will have an opportunity to practice workshopping scripts from sample material. The larger group will reconvene for script sharing and feedback. [...]