KTBL produces audiobooks written by and focusing on Kentucky and Appalachia. In our studio we record everything from biographies centered on historical trailblazers and impactful events that shaped the Commonwealth to cozy Amish romances and entertaining paranormal tales. These titles would otherwise be unavailable to our Kentucky patrons who wish to read about their home, history, and culture.
Volunteers
The KTBL studio depends on volunteers to help us produce these books. Volunteers receive on-the-job training and support from the KTBL staff. Volunteers work in our studio in Frankfort between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday-Friday, and in special circumstances remotely. Typically, volunteers will donate one to two hours a week, although more hours are always welcome.
KTBL has three roles that potential volunteers can consider:
Narrator:
Works alongside a session monitor to record audiobooks that will be added to the National Library Service's catalog and made available to KTBL patrons and other NLS patrons nationwide.
Monitor:
Operates the recording equipment and software, follows along in the book to ensure accuracy, and coaches the narrator's performance.
Proofreader:
Listens to the raw recording to check for errors. After the proofreader has noted errors, the monitor/narrator team will record the necessary corrections.
To Apply:
For more information and to apply, contact the KTBL Studio Coordinator at:
KTBL.Mail@ky.govor call
800.372.2968 or
502.564.5791