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Peer reviewedBeatty, Susan; Maguire, Wesla – Canadian Library Journal, 1985
Outlines development of Alberta Library Services to the Handicapped, formed through a contract signed between Alberta Culture and Calgary Public Library Board. Highlights include four main contract clauses, patron eligibility rules, circulation of talking books, problems, service evaluation, program changes, and a large print book service. Four…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Graphs, Large Type Materials, Library Collections
Bell, Lori; Brandon, Valerie – Illinois Libraries, 1993
Describes the Braille/Large Print Reference Project developed in Illinois to provide visually impaired patrons with information transcribed into either Braille or large print. Topics discussed include equipment needs; staff training; user response; and problems. Examples of publicity and guidelines are included. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Braille, Guidelines, Information Needs
Peer reviewedLong, C. A. – Electronic Library, 1993
Provides an empirical review of problems facing library users with visual impairments using computers, and reviews some of the technology that can help alleviate these problems. Highlights include software; GUI (Graphical User Interfaces); advising and training; library automation; and appendices that list further sources of relevant information.…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Software, Information Sources, Information Technology
