BARD Mobile 2.2.2
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Free Version
Publisher Description
CARRY A LIBRARY IN YOUR POCKET
Access tens of thousands of books—from current best sellers to much-loved classics, popular magazines, and music instruction and scores—in audio and electronic braille, with new selections added daily.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
BARD Mobile is a service of NLS. NLS provides free audio and braille reading materials to residents of the US and American citizens living abroad who cannot read regular print. If you are blind or have temporary or permanent low vision or a physical or reading disability that prevents you from holding or reading the printed page, you may be eligible for this program. For more information, visit https://www.loc.gov/nls/about/eligibility-for-nls-services.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
This app allows access for eligible users who have enrolled in the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) at the Library of Congress. To enroll, call 1-888-NLS-READ (1-888-657-7323) and follow the prompts to find your state. Or to learn more at https://www.loc.gov/thatallmayread.
If you are already an NLS patron, contact your cooperating NLS library to request a BARD account. You can find your library by visiting https://www.loc.gov/nls/find-a-local-library/.
SUPPORT
For support and help with BARD account issues, or to report bugs, email NLSDownload@loc.gov.
For FAQ, visit https://www.loc.gov/nls/braille-audio-reading-materials/bard-access/nls-bard-frequently-asked-questions/.
For the User Guides: https://www.loc.gov/nls/braille-audio-reading-materials/bard-access/bard-mobile-ios-version/
Feb 22, 2024
Version 2.2.2
The app now supports iOS versions 14-17.
Other updates include:
1. Siri Shortcuts (Voice User Interface)
• The app can now be operated by voice commands for playback and navigation, including stopping and resuming a playback, fast-forwarding and rewinding by various intervals, and setting a sleep timer or a bookmark. Add Siri shortcuts in the App Settings.
2. International language search
• Set up to four languages in the app's settings and then filter search results by selecting a preferred language.
3. Accessibility improvements for visually impaired users
• We have boosted color contrast between selected and unselected search categories. This update enhances visibility with Smart Invert, Classic Invert, and Dark Mode on.
4. Multiword search for Search/Search music
5. Bug fixes, including:
• Garbled Credentials Error
• Switch from tone to speed on iOS 17
• “Get books” and “Bookshelf” return only titles matching the type selected in the “Show Me” setting, i.e. Audio Only/ Braille Only/ Both Audio and Braille
About BARD Mobile
BARD Mobile is a free app for iOS published in the Reference Tools list of apps, part of Education.
The company that develops BARD Mobile is Library Of Congress. The latest version released by its developer is 2.2.2.
To install BARD Mobile on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2024-02-22 and was downloaded 8 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the BARD Mobile as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install BARD Mobile on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the BARD Mobile is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After BARD Mobile is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.
