Final Years
The 1980s and 1990s saw the computerisation of Braille production and stock management leading to a more efficient operation. NLB diversified into electronic library services, Giant Print books and other services for visually impaired readers.
Membership of NLB continued to be free. The Library's lending stock came to total around 46,000 titles in Braille, Braille music, Moon type and Large Print formats. Typically 170,000 volumes were issued per year, posted out across the UK and overseas.
NLB's last Chairman was Dr Gillian A. Burrington, OBE and its final Chief Executive was Helen Brazier.
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