[
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "The%20Libary%20of%20Congress%27s%20NLS%20Divsion%20has%20an%20Alexa%20Skill%20called%20My%20Talking%20Books.%20I%27ve%20had%20it%20warn%20me%20I%20beleive%20after%2030%20Days%20of%20no%20use%20that%20I%27ll%20be%20logged%20out%20if%20I%20don%27t%20log%20in%20every%2030days.%20Can%20you%20confirm%20someting%20like%20this%20online%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "I couldn\u2019t find any reliable information confirming that the National Library Service (NLS) requires My Talking Books Alexa Skill users to log in every **30 days** or else be logged out / suspended due to inactivity. Here\u2019s a breakdown of what *is* known vs what remains uncertain:\n\n---\n\n## \u2705 What *is* known\n\n1. **Account suspension for inactivity in the BARD system**  \n   NLS clearly does suspend BARD accounts that haven\u2019t been used in over *one year*. Specifically, if no books or magazines have been downloaded in over a year, accounts become inactive/suspended. To reactivate, you typically must contact a Reader Advisor (sometimes including password reset). ([library.nd.gov](https://www.library.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/discovery/2019summer.pdf?utm_source=openai))\n\n2. **Other inactivity-based policies**  \n   - In many states\u2019 talking book libraries, equipment (like talking\u2010book players) must be returned if the user stops using them for **six months**. ([kdla.ky.gov](https://kdla.ky.gov/Talking-Books/Documents/PatronGuide.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n   - Users of BARD must borrow/download at least one title within **13 months** to remain \u201cactive.\u201d Accounts that go beyond that are subject to suspension. ([olis.ri.gov](https://olis.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur921/files/2025-07/ttspring2025.pdf?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \u26a0 What *isn\u2019t* supported\n\n- No source mentions a policy of being logged out of **My Talking Books** specifically after **30 days** of non-use.\n- There\u2019s also **no evidence** that NLS has a 30-day window for My Talking Books tied to automatic logout or account deactivation from inactivity.\n- The documentation for NLS, BARD, and Talking\u2010Book services consistently indicate longer inactivity periods (six months or a year) rather than 30 days. ([olis.ri.gov](https://olis.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur921/files/2025-07/ttspring2025.pdf?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd0d My recommendation\n\nIf you want certainty about whether your My Talking Books skill account will be deactivated after 30 days:\n\n- Contact the NLS directly or your state\u2019s Talking Book Library and ask about the *My Talking Books* skill policy on inactivity.\n- Check your registration/welcome documents for My Talking Books\u2014often policies will be spelled out there.\n- Monitor any warning messages you\u2019ve received from Alexa or NLS\u2014they might match up with official policy along with dates.\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can try to look up your particular state\u2019s policy or recent updates to My Talking Books to see if there\u2019s new policy since the last set of documentation. Do you want me to do that?"
    }
]