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What do you see as desirable features in the next generation digital
talking book player?  You have the chance to submit your comments with a
e-mail message to [log in to unmask]

I think these players should have text to speech ability, have a way to
download audio or text materials and have variable speed capability.

You probably should include your name and address and indicate that you
are a current user of the NLS services.

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From: National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
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Subject: Public Comment Sought on Digital Talking Book Features

The Digital Talking Book Standards Committee of the National
Information Standards Organization (NISO) is seeking public
comment on a draft document describing the features envisioned for
the next generation of talking books for blind and physically
handicapped readers.  The document "Digital Talking Book Features
List -- Draft 1, June 1, 1998," can be found at:
http://www.niso.org/talkbookdraft.html

Comments will be accepted through September 15, 1998 and should
be directed to:

Research and Development Officer
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Library of Congress
Washington, DC  20542

E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Fax: (202) 707-1690

Comments are welcome and will be appreciated.  However, due to the
large number of submissions expected, it will not be possible to reply.


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