Post Office Holiday Delays

The holidays are here again! These special time of year is wonderful for so many reasons, but it can get hectic and busy. The United States Postal Service experiences significant …

Holiday Closures

The Utah State Library for the Blind will be closed two days in the month of November. Veterans Day November 10th, 2023 Thank you to all the veterans for your …

Braille Hymnal Available

We recently received a donated copy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ current hymnal in braille. It is a two volume collection. We want to make sure …

Library Survey

Every two years the Utah State Library for the Blind sends out a patron survey. We want to know how you feel about us and your library service. We use …

Many Faces of BARD Event

It’s time for another Many Faces of BARD discussion. The topic for April 13, 2023, will be BARD: Open Access. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. eastern time and …

New NLS Catalog

Finding your next great read is easier than ever with the new NLS Catalog search features! NLS Catalog boasts a new, clean design and advanced search functionality, direct links to …

NLS – Patron Listserv

Want to get the latest news and updates from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled? NLS’s Patron Engagement Section now hosts an announce-only listserv that will …

Upcoming Event

The Utah Council of the Blind is celebrating their golden anniversary. “A bend in the road is not the end of the road … unless you fail to make the …

NLS Braille-on-Demand Project

Are you interested in increasing your personal braille library? As part of its braille modernization initiative, Nation Library Service (NLS) launched the Braille-on-Demand pilot project on Monday, June 20,2022. This …

NLS Patron Program

Starting on August 11, 2022, NLS Patron Engagement Section will offer a monthly program called The Many Faces of BARD.  The program will occur on the second Thursday of every …