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Updated at 4:46 p.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Volunteers sought to record books for library

Advertiser Staff

The Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped is seeking adult volunteers to assist with their recording program.

Narrators are needed to read and record local books in their entirety. An audition is required. The ability to read local dialect, Hawaiian, Asian and other languages as necessary is required.

In addition,the library is accepting applications for the Radio Reading Service program, an "on air" live program conducted during the library's public service hours.

All recordings are taped in the library and during library hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Applicants must be able to complete assignments in a timely manner. There will be continuous recruitment for both of these programs until needs are met.

The library is at 402 Kapahulu Ave. For more information, or to request an application, call 733-8444.