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color=#0000ff>Hello! Many of the schools in your communities are involved
in Oregon Battle of the Books (<A
href="http://oboblsta.pbworks.com/">http://oboblsta.pbworks.com/</A>).
Booklists for the 2009-2010 Battle can be found at: <A
href="http://oboblsta.pbworks.com/Books+2009-2010">http://oboblsta.pbworks.com/Books+2009-2010</A>.
You may want to check with your school library media specialists to find out
find out how your library can help get these books in the hands of
participating students. Another important resource is Talking Book and
Braille Services, which has more than 75% of the titles on cassette so print
impaired students may participate too.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV align=center>Katie Anderson, Library Development Services</DIV>
<DIV align=center>* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book
Coordinator *</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301</DIV>
<DIV align=center><A
href="mailto:katie.anderson@state.or.us">katie.anderson@state.or.us</A>,
503-378-2528</DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Talking Book and Braille Services has more than 75% of
the books for 2010's <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Battle</st1:City></st1:place> of the Books on recorded cassette. Some
titles are even available in Braille format. We have copies on hand and ready to
loan to registered patrons so call to reserve your student's books today. You
can reach us Monday through Friday at 800-452-0292. A friendly Reader's Advisor
is on hand now waiting to take your book order. If your student isn't registered
yet for Talking Books, download an application at http://www.tbabs.org and mail
in the original. We'll process the application and get materials in your
student's hands within a few days. If you have any questions call or leave a
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Elke H. Bruton, MLIS<BR>Public Services
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Talking Book and Braille Services<BR><st1:place
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w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">Library</st1:PersonName><BR>250 Winter Street NE<BR><st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Salem</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">OR</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode
w:st="on">97301-3950</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><BR>503-378-5455<BR><BR>elke.bruton@state.or.us<BR>http://www.tbabs.org<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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