===== Western NLS Advisory Group Representatives =====
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**__Collection Development__**\\
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**Susan Hammer-Schneider**\\
North Dakota Talking Book Library\\
(701) 328-2185\\
[[sbschneider@nd.gov]]\\
Term length: Ends Spring 2018\\
Next state up: Oregon\\
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**__Public Relations and Outreach__**\\
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**Mary Jane Kayes**
California Braille and Talking Book Library\\
[[Maryjane.kayes@library.ca.gov]]\\
Term length: Ends December 2017\\
Next state up: ??\\
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**__Reading Technology Advisory Group (RTAG)__**\\
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**Ivan Johnson**\\
Braille Institute Library Services\\
(323) 660-3880 x1388\\
[[IGJohnson@brailleinstitute.org]]\\
Term: 1/1/2016-12/31/2017 – First term (with option of serving a second term)\\
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**Melissa Ribeiro**\\
California Braille and Talking Book Library\\
(916) 654-0095\\
[[Melissa.ribeiro@library.ca.gov]]\\ 
Term: 1/1/2016-12/31/2017 – First term (with option of serving a second term)\\
Next states up: Colorado and Idaho\\