Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES
Part VII - State Library
Subpart 1 - Readers' Services
Chapter 3 - Library Materials
Section VII-305 - Blind and Physically Handicapped Materials

A. Library materials available include books and magazines recorded on discs, open-reel magnetic tapes, cassettes, digital cartridges, and books and magazines printed in large type and embossed in Braille. Most of these materials are provided by the Library of Congress through its national books for the blind and handicapped program.

B. Library materials are delivered to borrowers' homes and agencies by parcel post, and must be returned to the State Library by parcel post. All postage service is free. Users may borrow direct from the State Library if they wish.

C. The loan period is one month for individuals, the school year for schools. Renewals are granted depending on the demand for specific titles.

D. The number of books per loan is determined by the patrons themselves, the speed with which they read and return books, their needs, and their storage facilities. Agencies may arrange for deposit collections.

E. Especially designed talking book machines cassette and digital players are provided on loan from the State Library or Talking Book and Braille Library. Patrons must provide their own open-reel tape playing equipment.

F. Repair and maintenance of equipment is arranged by the official equipment lending agency which is the Talking Books and Braille Library.

G. Application forms for use and information about the service are available from the State Library, any Louisiana public library, and the Talking Books and Braille Library, or any of its area offices. Applications may be filed with any of the above.