BARD Enrollment Application
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BARD application instructions

This application is intended for use only by patrons or institutions in good standing of The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled. Fill out this form if you are a registered user or have already contacted the library and were instructed to do so. If you are not currently receiving service from The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, please contact them at email NLSDownload@loc.gov

Fill out this application completely. Library staff will check your information against their records. If you are approved to participate you will receive an email message with sign-on information. If there is a problem you will receive a message explaining the problem.

If you are planning to use a purchased digital talking-book player, you must register it once you have access to the BARD site.

Please note that the information you provide will be shared with the National Library Service, Library of Congress, and with the manufacturer of your purchased digital talking-book player (if necessary). For more details, please read our BARD Privacy Policy

Link to BARD application for individuals

If you are a representative of a institution in good standing of The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, then use the following application.

Link to BARD application for institutions


The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled home page

BARD main page