The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped now offers BARD access app for iPads, iPhones and iPods. It is called BARD Mobile and it is free to download from the iTunes store.
Step-by-Step Instructions for using the BARD mobile device:
- Download (free) from the iTunes store.
- Enter BARD login information to complete installation.
- Connect to a WI-FI network.
Get Books tab
◦ Search for and select audio books to download.
◦ Select titles from the BARD online catalog interface or from a list of “recently added titles.” This is especially useful for accessing audio magazines, as it lists most recent publications first.
◦ If using BARD catalog, first add book(s) to your Wish List.
◦ Access the Get Books tab to find the titles you added to Wish List ready for download. (You may find it easier to add titles to Wish List by using a computer with screen magnifiers and readers.)
◦ Download book(s).
◦ Search for and select audio books to download.
◦ Select titles from the BARD online catalog interface or from a list of “recently added titles.” This is especially useful for accessing audio magazines, as it lists most recent publications first.
◦ If using BARD catalog, first add book(s) to your Wish List.
◦ Access the Get Books tab to find the titles you added to Wish List ready for download. (You may find it easier to add titles to Wish List by using a computer with screen magnifiers and readers.)
◦ Download book(s).
· Now Reading tab
◦ Select this tab to begin listening. The app is similar to the digital Talking Book machine, with buttons for play, fast forward, rewind, speed, bookmark, and forward/backward chapter.
◦ Select this tab to begin listening. The app is similar to the digital Talking Book machine, with buttons for play, fast forward, rewind, speed, bookmark, and forward/backward chapter.
· Bookshelf tab
◦ This is where downloaded books are grouped and can be sorted by title, author and latest played. Click Edit and Delete buttons to remove a title you no longer want from the Bookshelf.
◦ This is where downloaded books are grouped and can be sorted by title, author and latest played. Click Edit and Delete buttons to remove a title you no longer want from the Bookshelf.
· Settings tab
◦ Manage account information.
◦ Manipulate audio and video settings. The degree to which a voice command software can assist a user with this app will depend on the features of their personal device. Many iPhones have a voice command option called Siri and this software can be downloaded as an app to the iPad.
◦ Manage account information.
◦ Manipulate audio and video settings. The degree to which a voice command software can assist a user with this app will depend on the features of their personal device. Many iPhones have a voice command option called Siri and this software can be downloaded as an app to the iPad.
If you have any questions about how to register for BARD or use the BARD Mobile app call the Talking Book Library at 630-1999.
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