• Great Lakes Talking Books Library

    A Service of the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons, Labor & Economic Opportunity
  • 1615 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855-2811

    Local Phone: 1-906-228-7697, Ext. 0  Email: tb@greatlakestalkingbooks.org  Toll Free: 1-800-562-8985, Ext. 0  Web: greatlakestalkingbooks.org
  • Application for Free Library Service

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  • To be completed by certifying authority

    (Certifying authority must be a professional such as a doctor, nurse, rehabilitation professional, counselor, librarian, teacher, activity director, or social worker) I certify that the applicant named on the previous page is unable to use standard printed materials for the reason indicated above, and that I am not a member of the applicant’s family.

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  • Notes to Applicant

    Once your application is received, the library will send a new patron packet. This will include a welcome letter, one or more of the library’s latest catalogs for ordering books, and additional information about the program. The library will also process your subscription to “Talking Book Topics” and/or “Braille Book Review,” which will be mailed directly to your residence going forward. This will let you know about the latest books at the library. All records pertaining to this service will remain confidential. To remain an active patron in our service, borrow at least one book or magazine per year. If you have any questions concerning this information, or need additional assistance in completing this application form, please call GLTB Toll Free at 1-800-562-8985 Ext 0, or local calls, 1-906-228-7697 Ext. 0. The Great Lakes Talking Book Library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Please call ahead if you would like to visit.
  • Equipment Notice

    The machines and special accessories are supplied to eligible persons on extended loan. If this equipment malfunctions, please call the library for instructions. If the equipment is no longer being used for reading recorded material provided by the Library of Congress and its cooperating libraries, please return it to GLTB.
  • Notice to Institutions

    Institutions may use this application to request service. In this case, the applicant name on the first page of the application should be the name of the institution, with the contact person listed as the person filling the application out. Special rules and regulations may apply to those types of accounts. For example, schools are required to list the students that will be using the service along with their qualifying disability. Yearly recertification may be required. Please contact the library to discuss institutional accounts further.
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