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Are talking books available on CD?

April 26, 2017Books CD talking

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Are talking books available on CD?

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For nearly 30 years, the primary format for talking books has been cassette. Extensive research revealed many reasons why compact discs (CDs) would not be the ideal choice for National Library Service (NLS) digital talking books. The medium must be resistant to damage both in the mail and in the hands of users. Also, the medium must be low in cost and able to accommodate a print/Braille label. For these reasons NLS has chosen the USB (Universal Serial Bus) Flash Drive for the circulation of digital talking books (DTBs). In 2008 NLS will begin to replace its existing cassette-based talking book system with a new system based on digital talking books.