On Thursday, January 22, 2026 several Library for the Blind and Print Disabled network libraries shared about the programming they do to engage library patrons in-person or virtually. Engaging our patrons is an important way to retain them and keep patrons connected to the library and their fellow library users.
This session included a discussion of partnerships with public libraries, including Florida’s Ambassador Program and New Mexico’s Scribe Mini DOD systems in public libraries.
Panel Participants:
- Maureen Dorosinski, Florida Braille and Talking Book Libraries
- Jennifer McGill, New Mexico Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
- Ann Minner, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Talking Book Program
- Abby Chumin, Indiana State Library, Talking Book and Braille Library
- Moderator: Josh Easter, South Dakota, KLAS Users’ President
Panelist Presentations & Resources
- Maureen Dorosinski's Presentation & Resources
- Google Drive Folder with all below files.
- Ambassador_Program_inquiry_letter_text.docx
- Ambassador_Slides-Suwannee_River_Regional_Library_System.pptx
- BARD_Demo_Books.docx
- Email_Example_FL_Ambassador_intro.pdf
- Instructions_for_waking_up_and_demo-ing_the_ereader.docx
- Patron_Referral_Code_Query.docx
- Publicity_List_for_Ambassadors.docx
- braille_ABC_cards_Avery_label_5160.pdf
- fun_with_braille_Avery_label_5161.pdfreferral_on_app_-_return_envelope.pdf
- Abby Chumin's Presentation & Resources
- George Martell's Scribe Micro Presentation
Session Recording & Chat
Chat Transcript: 012252026_Programming__Partnerships_Chat.txt
