Digital talking books: moving towards a better way to read

The RNZFB produces talking book masters as DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) talking books. The reading for digital talking books is still provided by a human narrator. For more information about DAISY talking books see the DAISY Consortium website.

In the future, DAISY books will let readers navigate by page number or chapter, and insert bookmarks in much the same way that sighted people handle print books. Digital talking books may also contain text and pictures that some readers are able to see using the magnification programs on their computers.

Find out more about the transition to digital talking books

The RNZFB is moving towards replacing its audio cassettes with digital talking books.  Find out everything you need to know on our Frequently Asked Questions page.