Jan Bobbett

One sizable area of our library is dedicated to large-print books (LPs), which many of our customers appreciate. Newer LPs are in the locked Best Sellers cabinet, along with other best sellers. A librarian can help you borrow these best sellers (Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).

While on the topic of large-print books, we want to underscore how precious they are. Let’s face it, for most of us, our vision isn’t what it used to be—a good reason to value LP books.

And now here is some information about another great local resource: the Robson Library. Their librarians can help those with vision issues (as well as those without). Here’s what I learned about many additional free services of this county system. I was interested in two in particular. You might be, too. You might not know about the following services or how to take advantage of them, but you can learn from some helpful professionals. Here’s something to think about: Visit the library on Riggs Road and learn what I did.

First, the Robson Library has audiobooks, which are spoken, so you can check them out and absorb them without reading. Instead, you listen to them on your smartphone, if you have one, or on your tablet. Robson has a great selection of audiobooks, and you can check them out via your electronic device.

Another option is equally appealing. This is for those who want to do their own reading, whether they have a vision issue or not. Again, you can borrow a book on a tablet or computer. Not only can you read it online (on your device), you can even change the print size!

Now, understand this: Nobody expects you to be able to accomplish all of this on your own.

The good news is that the county librarians are determined to make these options available to us. I needed some serious help learning about these new ways to enjoy a book. And, boy, did they help me. They will help you, too. For example, if you need help changing the print size in a book you select, visit with the staff again (and again … ), and they will show you how to make the system work for you.

Don’t miss this other valuable resource that is so close by.

Meet the Librarian of the Month: Vicki Dees

Vicki was a special ed teacher for 21 years in Loving, N.M. Even before becoming a teacher, though, she wanted to be a librarian. Now, as a librarian, you can see her organizing the books and helping patrons. She favors mysteries. Even her TV preferences are frequently based on books, and she enjoys what we could call TV-based books, like Rizzoli & Isles. She also likes gardening and her water exercise class, but I would say her true passion is animals. She and husband Rick have two cats and a dog.