Illinois Machine Sublending Agency

IMSA will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.  Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday.

Today, IMSA welcomes our newest employee, Joe Devillez.  Joe will be performing a variety of duties as our new machine clerk.

Due to the expected inclement weather today, IMSA will be closing at 2:00.

IMSA will be closed on Monday, February 18 in observance of Presidents’ Day.  Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, February 19th.

This conference is geared to parents of children with vision loss, ages birth through twenty-one. Join us for in-depth discussions of useful topics such as:  Transitioning from school to adulthood, guide dogs, assistive technology, and success after graduation.  Learn from experts in the field as well as from fellow parents.

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• Conference topics
• Conference schedule
• Information about family funding
• Conference registration form

Talking Books was recently featured on the blog of BMA Management, Ltd.  BMA’s vice president of strategic marketing, Rick Banas authored the blog after he attended a Talking Books presentation at Heritage Woods Affordable Assisted Living Community in Benton, IL.   See what Mr. Banas has to say about us!

IMSA will be closed on Monday, January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service Advisory Committee has two openings as of Jan. 2013. If you are a user of the program and would like to be a part of this important group, please contact Sharon Ruda, Associate Director, Illinois State Library, 217-782-9435, sruda@ilsos.net to obtain an application. All applications must be submitted toCamille Caffarelli, Chair, Nominating Committee by October 1, 2012. Her contact information will be included in your application.

Did you know that under normal circumstances the battery in the NLS digital player can be charged to full capacity by plugging the machine into an electrical outlet for approximately two hours? If the battery has been entirely depleted however, the machine must stay plugged in for at least six hours in order for the battery to fully charge.

Before contacting your talking book center, try plugging your machine in for about six hours to see if that helps.  If your machine will not take a charge, please contact your talking book center to request a replacement.

IMSA will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 3, 2012.  Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, Septmber 4th.