Section 3035.600  Purpose

a)         TBBS provides postage-free mail order public library service to any Illinois resident who is unable to read standard print material due to a permanent or temporary visual or physical disability. NLS supplies the talking book and Braille book collection.  Under the direction of the TBBS, TBCs, AOCs and MSLAs provide this service directly to the residents of the geographic areas they serve by providing customer service by telephone, mail or online.

b)         TBBS is the administrator of the grant funds that support this program.  It also provides automation support, collection backup, bibliographic control, continuing education opportunities and organized leadership for the group.

(Source:  Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 18922, effective November 7, 2013)