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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 5 conference call book clubs (4 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 3 conference call book clubs (1 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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