and cables. They offer two cartridge sizes (1GB costs $10.99 and 2GB costs $11.99) and a USB cable, which is needed to connect the cartridge to your computer, for $5.00. Again items can be ordered online at or you can call them at 617-972-7308 or email them at . Cartridges are also available from the American Printing House. They sell a 2GB for $12.00 and the USB cable for $5.00 as well. You can order online at or order toll-free by calling 1-800-223-1839. Again, the cartridges, USB cable and carrying case are items that you purchase on your own. They are not necessary to use the machine, but can enhance your reading pleasure. You must contact the organizations directly to order items. New Regional Librarian for Wisconsin The Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library has a new Regional Librarian. Enid Gruszka comes to us as a former Branch Manager for Milwaukee Public Library. Enid has worked for MPL for 15 years. Enid grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and relocated to Madison to attend college. She completed her library degree at UW and moved to Milwaukee to begin her public library career. Enid enjoys talking to patrons on the phone who are passionate about the new digital player! Enid is thrilled to be working in a department with staff that is so dedicated to providing this valuable service. In her spare time, Enid enjoys walking her dog, rummage sales, vegetarian cookery and, of course, reading a good book. Thank you to our volunteers! The Wisconsin Chapter of the AT&T Pioneers repair and service our recorded cassette players. The volunteers who live across the state put in over 2,300 hours of work from September 2008-October 2009. The students of Carol Lerand of Bay View High School in Milwaukee assist WTBBL with mailings and other office projects. The student volunteers put in nearly 500 hours of work from September 2009-June 2010.
and cables. They offer two cartridge sizes (1GB costs $10.99 and 2GB costs $11.99) and a USB cable, which is needed to connect the cartridge to your computer, for $5.00. Again items can be ordered online at or you can call them at 617-972-7308 or email them at . Cartridges are also available from the American Printing House. They sell a 2GB for $12.00 and the USB cable for $5.00 as well. You can order online at or order toll-free by calling 1-800-223-1839. Again, the cartridges, USB cable and carrying case are items that you purchase on your own. They are not necessary to use the machine, but can enhance your reading pleasure. You must contact the organizations directly to order items. New Regional Librarian for Wisconsin The Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library has a new Regional Librarian. Enid Gruszka comes to us as a former Branch Manager for Milwaukee Public Library. Enid has worked for MPL for 15 years. Enid grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and relocated to Madison to attend college. She completed her library degree at UW and moved to Milwaukee to begin her public library career. Enid enjoys talking to patrons on the phone who are passionate about the new digital player! Enid is thrilled to be working in a department with staff that is so dedicated to providing this valuable service. In her spare time, Enid enjoys walking her dog, rummage sales, vegetarian cookery and, of course, reading a good book. Thank you to our volunteers! The Wisconsin Chapter of the AT&T Pioneers repair and service our recorded cassette players. The volunteers who live across the state put in over 2,300 hours of work from September 2008-October 2009. The students of Carol Lerand of Bay View High School in Milwaukee assist WTBBL with mailings and other office projects. The student volunteers put in nearly 500 hours of work from September 2009-June 2010.