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 ===== WLBPD@AADL [MI1B] ===== ===== WLBPD@AADL [MI1B] =====
  
-WLBPD@AADL provides materials and support to Youth and Adult book clubs in the following ways:\\+WLBPD@AADL provides materials and support to book clubs in the following ways:\\
   * Downloads selection(s) onto cartridges for all eligible participants   * Downloads selection(s) onto cartridges for all eligible participants
   * If more than one selection is chosen (some book clubs are choosing two selections per meeting), bookshelf instructions are included   * If more than one selection is chosen (some book clubs are choosing two selections per meeting), bookshelf instructions are included
   * Book club guides are produced in-house (see AADL Book-Club-to-Go info below) for each selection and provided to book club leaders in both Large Print and audio formats   * Book club guides are produced in-house (see AADL Book-Club-to-Go info below) for each selection and provided to book club leaders in both Large Print and audio formats
-  * Books are barcoded and entered into CUL for one book on the cartridge.  If there is more than one book on the cartridge, the other titles are added to the patron's Has Had list.+  * Books are barcoded and entered into WebReads
   * Book club books are labeled with a "WLBPD Produced" sticker. A note is placed in the patron's record when a book club cartridge is sent.   * Book club books are labeled with a "WLBPD Produced" sticker. A note is placed in the patron's record when a book club cartridge is sent.
  
-Ann Arbor District Library's general collection offers a large selection of Book-Club-to-Go kits (125+). Low-vision book clubs are provided the same contents in accessible formats as AADL BCTG kits whenever possible, though not all BCTG titles are currently available through the NLS. Each kit includes: +Ann Arbor District Library's general collection offers a large selection of Book-Club-to-Go kits. Low-vision book clubs are provided the same contents in accessible formats as AADL BCTG kits whenever possible. Each kit includes: 
   * 10 copies of the featured book (1 copy in Large Print, if available)   * 10 copies of the featured book (1 copy in Large Print, if available)
   * 1 copy of a movie on DVD, if available   * 1 copy of a movie on DVD, if available
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   * Tips for book groups on how to select discussion titles   * Tips for book groups on how to select discussion titles
   * Book club resources; web sites and print   * Book club resources; web sites and print
-  * An evaluation form for a limited period of time following the launch 
   * An inventory tag listing all items included in the canvas zippered tote   * An inventory tag listing all items included in the canvas zippered tote
 Low-vision book clubs may request any titles available through the NLS collection and with enough notice, if guides are not already prepared, they will be produced. Low-vision book clubs may request any titles available through the NLS collection and with enough notice, if guides are not already prepared, they will be produced.
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 At the meeting, a large print handout is provided that gives the book summaries for today's discussion, next month's books, and the five books to vote on. Braille copies can be provided if a user notifies the library at least one business day in advance. At the meeting, a large print handout is provided that gives the book summaries for today's discussion, next month's books, and the five books to vote on. Braille copies can be provided if a user notifies the library at least one business day in advance.
-===== Georgia Library for Accessible Services (GLASS) [GA1A] ===== + 
-  *  Goals: To encourage GLASS readers to read different types of books by various authors and styles of writing. To develop a connection between fellow GLASS readers through reading and book discussions.\\ +===== Michigan Braille and Talking Book Library (MI1A, Regional) ===== 
-  *  GLASS has conference call book clubs (female groups and 1 male group). Each book club meets once a month (eg., last Monday, first Wednesday) and meetings last for 60 -90 minutes.\\ +Book club held the second Saturday of every month. Members rotate choosing the books and leading the discussions. Virtual only at this time.   
-  *  The Clubs are facilitated by volunteer GLASS users.\\ + 
 +===== Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (GLS) [GA1A] ===== 
 +  *  Goals: To encourage GLS readers to read different types of books by various authors and styles of writing. To develop a connection between fellow GLS readers through reading and book discussions.\\ 
 +  *  GLS has conference call book clubs (female group, 1 male group, and one co-ed group). Each book club meets once a month (eg., last Monday, first Wednesday) and meetings last for 60-90 minutes.\\ 
 +  *  The Clubs are facilitated by volunteer GLS users or by GLS staff.\\ 
   *  Each Group has 5-8 members.\\   *  Each Group has 5-8 members.\\
   *  ALL books are from NLS collection. Book club members recommend books for the group to read.\\   *  ALL books are from NLS collection. Book club members recommend books for the group to read.\\
-  * GLASS is responsible for downloading the book selections for each member of the books clubs.\\  +  * GLS is responsible for downloading the book selections for each member of the books clubs.\\  
-  * The GLASS librarian meets with the group facilitators via conference call once every other month to exchange ideas and make recommendations.\\ +  * The GLS librarian meets with the group facilitators via conference call once every other month to exchange ideas and make recommendations.\\ 
  
 ===== Utah State Library for the Blind and Disabled [UT1A] ===== ===== Utah State Library for the Blind and Disabled [UT1A] =====
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 ===== Texas Talking Book Program @ Texas State Library and Archives Commission  [TX1A] ===== ===== Texas Talking Book Program @ Texas State Library and Archives Commission  [TX1A] =====
  
-*Our Book Club is currently meeting six times per year (every couple of months). We always have it on a Thursday or Tuesday at 7:00 pm Central time and it lasts one hour via conference call. We have a toll-free phone number so that those of our patrons that cant to participate can call in from anywhere in Texas at the time of the book club.+*Our Book Club is currently meeting six times per year (every couple of months). We always have it on a Thursday or Tuesday at 7:00 pm Central time and it lasts one hour via conference call. We have a toll-free phone number so those of our patrons that want to participate can call in from anywhere in Texas. They don't need to have a computer or any type of special technology. All they need is a phone.
  
-*We send an email blast six weeks before of the date of each book club and patrons call us if they want to RSVP. We send them the book, or they download the title from BARD depending on their preference. One week before the book club, the patrons that RSVPd get a reminder via email or phone (or both if they wish).+*We send an email blast six weeks before the date of each book club. We also announce the book club dates and titles via our Newsletter and our blog. Patrons contact us if they want to RSVP. We send them the book on cartridge, or they download the title from BARDdepending on their preference. One week before the book club, the patrons that RSVPd get a reminder via email or phone (or both if they wish).
  
-*We try to pick varied titles: fiction, non-fiction, Adventure, romance, classics, historical fiction, and current fiction. Best sellers are a big one, too. We usually have a list of questions to generate discussion among the patrons at the time of the book club and we always have a lively, chatty crowd with stimulating conversation. Our patrons like it and we do too.+*We try to pick varied titles: fiction, non-fiction, adventure, romance, classics, historical fiction, literary fiction, etc. Best sellers are a big one, too. We usually have a list of questions to generate discussion and we always have a lively, chatty crowd with stimulating conversation. Our patrons like it and we do too.
  
  
 +===== Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library [MO1A] =====
 +If you were interested in Wolfner Library’s "Distance Programming for Adults: Wolfner Library’s Experiment in Book Clubs by Conference Call" webinar and were unable to attend, the archived video can be viewed at https://mostatelibrary.watch.more.net/#/videos/9ea0969b-6ca1-4500-8c98-9e57f5e39ea0. Additionally, the link to the handouts is https://mosecretaryofstate.sharefile.com/d-sc3d6d2e221b4314b. 
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