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NLS BARD and Download Project and Players Capable of Playing These Books
We are replacing our original effort on this page. There have been so many changes we decided it best to just start over.

Getting Started With The NLS
If you are not currently a reader of NLS books and want to start getting books here’s what you need to do. First contact your regional library and get signed up with them. They can arrange to provide you a machine that’s capable of downloading the books as well as playing books supplied by your regional library. Visit The NLS Find a Library page below to locate your regional library. Second visit the link below and fill out the application.

NLS Library Links
Visit The NLS Find Your Regional Library Page Visit The BARD Application and Download Page Update Your NLS Digital Player Firmware From This Page
Playing music or mp3 books on your NLS digital player.
The Big R provides instructions on how to play music on your NLS Digital Book Player.
Playing music or mp3 books on your NLS digital player.

Other Players Capable Of Playing NLS Books
The players found in this group must be purchased. But, all offer additional features not found in the free NLS machines.

Review Of 5 NLS Capable Machines
In a Guest Podcast Doctor Robert Carter gave a very good review of the navigation features of five different NLS capable machines. Download the podcast by clicking on the link below.
Download The NLS Navigation Review Podcast.

Book Port Plus Reader/Recorder
The new Book Port Plus combines reading capability with some high quality recording ability.
Book Port Plus Reader/Recorder

GW Micro BookSense
The GW Micro BookSense draws rave reviews from those who own it.
GW Micro BookSense

Braille Plus
The Braille Plus from APH combines book reading capability along with much more.
Braille Plus

Icon Mobile Manager Plus Docking Station
This new device incorporates the functions of a Note taker,Personal Organizer and reading device in a single unit.
Icon Mobile Manager Plus Docking Station

The PLEXTALK Pocket a Portable Reading Device
A new portable reading device from PLEXTALK with more emphasis on recording flexibility.
Introducing The PLEXTALK Pocket a Portable Reading Device

Victor Reader Stream Book Player
The Victor Reader Stream, the first one of this group to come out, still has many avid supporters.
Visit The Victor Reader Stream Product Information Page

Leather Fitted Cases
If you’re interested in protecting your player from damage, here’s a source for some high quality leather fitted cases.
Leather Fitted Cases

The Safely Remove Hardware Option
If you’re having trouble understanding why and when to use the Safely Remove Hardware option, read the material the link below will take you to. This will occur when using your computer and a card reader to transfer books.
The Safely Remove Hardware Option, Why and When To Use It

National Library Service Related Articles
The Process Of Converting Analog Books To Digital Format
This message from The NLS’s Neil Bernstein explains the guidelines being followed for deciding which books to convert first.
The Process Of Converting Analog Books To Digital Format

Talking Books For The Blind Migrate From Cassette To Flash Drive
This Washington Post article provides some interesting information about the move from cassette to flash drive.
Talking Books For The Blind Migrate From Cassette To Flash Drive

BARD Site Delivers One Millionth Download
The BARD site has recently celebrated its one millionth download.
BARD Site Delivers One Millionth Download

Visit Our Browsing The Stacks Page
Our Browsing The Stacks section contains information about books not directly related to the National Library Service or any specific machine.
Visit The Browsing The Stacks Page