

NLS Playback equipment and accessories are supplied to eligible persons on extended loan. Prices frequently change and should be verified with the supplier before ordering. Only the audiobook players developed by NLS and those listed in the section “Commercial Players Compatible with NLS Digital Talking Books” are compatible with NLS digital talking books. Their listing does not imply endorsement by NLS. With the exception of the NLS Digital Standard Player and the NLS Digital Advanced Player, items listed in this page are not part of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) program. Where to Find Digital Audiobook Players and Additional Products.Commercial Players Incompatible with NLS Digital Talking Books.Commercial Players Compatible with NLS Digital Talking Books.For information on mobile apps that can play NLS talking books and other audio materials, consult Accessible Mobile Reading Apps. This page only addresses physical audiobook players.

It is therefore recommended that individuals verify features such as search functions, note-taking abilities, variable playback speeds and other features before purchasing. This page shares basic information about each product, but capabilities and supported formats of players change frequently. Some commercial digital players are available for other audiobook formats, but are not compatible with NLS materials. These individuals may choose to purchase commercial digital talking-book players that are also authorized to play NLS produced talking books and magazines.
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NLS players are available only to individuals who cannot see to read regular print or handle print materials and who are registered for the free library service. The players have rechargeable batteries and offer readers high-quality sound, advanced navigation, and variable speed controls. Both models-standard and advanced-are compatible with the ANSI/NISO Z39.86 and DAISY 2.0 standards for digital talking books. NLS makes available two models of digital talking-book players to its network of cooperating libraries for distribution to its readership.
