Talking Book recording standards are very high and the volunteer Narrators must reflect this standard of professionalism. Any reviewer or monitor who has worked consistently in the studio for six months or longer may audition to be a Narrator. Monitors are essential to the recording process as are talented readers. The studio staff does its best to ensure that each volunteer is given the opportunity to contribute his or her own special talents to the recording process. Studio volunteers are asked to commit to one two-hour session each week.
Monitors work with a specific Narrator at a pre-defined day and time.
Since Reviewers work alone, they can schedule to volunteer about any time during business hours. The Studio can also use help on a substitute basis. When a Narrator can make a session but the Monitor cannot, a substitute Monitor can be called in to ensure that the session is not missed. We appreciate your interest in the Volunteer Recording Studio at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission . The Lorenzo de Zavala Library and Archives Building is located at the corner of San Jacinto and 12th Street, just east of the Capitol.