Maryland State Library Agency

About Maryland State Library Agency

This platform supports podcasts created by the Maryland State Library Agency, including but not limited to the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled. Podcasts include: LBPD Live LBPD Guest Hour LBPD Technology User Group Series

Publisher

Maryland State Library Agency

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Dec 2021

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

168 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   LBPD Guest Hour: Cyberbullying

   Join LBPD as we welcome Brandon Laur, a cyberbullying expert. He will discuss how to keep everyone safe online.

2. 

   21 Sept 2026

   LBPD TUG: Braille Displays and the BARD Web Player

   On Saturday, September 9, at 10 AM, the Technology User Group (TUG) presented a two-part program designed to both inform and inspire. First, we embarked on a guided tour of braille displays: their characteristics, functional distinctions, and the often-overlooked nuances that separate one model from another. We examined price ranges, features, and real-world usability to help you determine which device aligns best with your reading style.  We also discussed ways to obtain a braille display at no cost, an opportunity too important to overlook. Next, we turned our attention to the newest innovation from NLS: the BARD Web Player. This skill promises to reshape how readers interact with BARD materials. Soon you will be able to play your books directly on your computer and seamlessly transfer playback between your desktop and your Alexa device. The ability to move your listening experience from one environment to another without losing your place marks a notable step forward in accessible digital reading.

3. 

   15 Sept 2026

   LBPD Guest Hour

   Join the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled as they welcome Guide Dogs for the Blind's Jane Flower. She discusses how guide dogs are raised, trained, and matched.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

30,519

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

86

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

60

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Guest appearances

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