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GETTING STARTED - WHAT TO EXPECT
Catalogs
Initially, you will receive large-print or Braille catalogs from which you may order books. You also will receive either Talking Book Topics or the Braille Book Review every two months, which list the latest books available. And you'll receive our own quarterly newsletter, Librarian, which is available in large print, Braille or cassette.
Your Patron ID Number
When you sign up, you will receive a member number. You will use this number in the future to order books and conduct other business with the Library.

Note: It is not necessary to have your ID number to order books but it is helpful.
Your Playback Machine
Your loaned playback machine should arrive approximately a month after your initial book order. You may keep the equipment as long as needed, provided you borrow reading materials from us regularly.
What You Can Borrow
As a new patron, you are eligible to borrow books on cassette or in Braille, descriptive videos and subscribe to magazines on cassette or in Braille. You also have access to foreign-language titles through the NLS.

All titles have call numbers preceded by the following codes:
RC: Recorded Cassettes
FD: Flexible Discs
BR: Braille
DVS: Descriptive Video
LP: Large Print
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Our Reader Advisors
If you ever have trouble selecting books, our Reader Advisors will be more than willing to help you. They can suggest titles based on your interests or help you find titles by your favorite authors.
Ready to Order?
Please visit our Using the Library section for any questions about ordering materials.
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E-mail: biainfo@brailleinstitute.org

Phone toll-free: 1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553)

Phone hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (PST)
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