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Digital Access: the Future is Now!

Digital Access: the Future is Now!. Patrice Johnson, Chicago Public Library Fay Hutchings, DuPage Library System Illinois State Library Network of Talking Book and Braille Service Libraries. IL Network of Talking Book Centers.

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Digital Access: the Future is Now!

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  1. Digital Access:the Future is Now! Patrice Johnson, Chicago Public Library Fay Hutchings, DuPage Library System Illinois State Library Network of Talking Book and Braille Service Libraries

  2. IL Network of Talking Book Centers • Together we provide a full range of accessible library services for individuals with visual, physical or reading impairments. • Our goal is to enrich the quality of life for all residents of Illinois who are eligible for our program.

  3. From babies to seniors…

  4. Opening Doors to Access "I cannot reiterate how important the program is for us…a lot of handicapped people don't get out much. Having the ability to read is pretty important. It's our way of entertainment.“ Karen, patron “When suddenly, I was no longer able to read or watch TV, I was desolate. My entire life had been devoted to reading and writing. Now I am able to satisfy my enjoyment of authors too long neglected as well as my appetite for books of the 'police procedurals' genre." Billy, a former writer and reporter

  5. Which of these impairments does not qualify for talking book service? • Aphasia/Stroke victims • Diabetic related vision issues • Temporary Impairment • Arthritis • Blurred vision • Dyslexia • Disabled Veterans THEY ALL DO!!!

  6. This Service is Not Limited to the BLIND! • Low Vision • Diminished central vision • Inability to focus on standard print with corrective lenses • Physical disability (paralysis, arthritis, etc.) • Reading disability due to organic dysfunction, such as dyslexia, aphasia, etc

  7. After a patron registers…. • Application process and profile created • Patron sent playback equipment and starter books, catalogs, etc • Library service tailored to preferences Patron tailored library service: • Orders by mail, phone, email, or online catalog • Selection done for patron based on indicated reading preferences/genres • Materials are circulated back/forth by mail postage free • Accessories are available to aid in the use of audio player for individuals with additional impairments.

  8. Our Collection • We have a wide variety of subjects and genres similar to any public library- over 80,000 titles • Accessible Playback Equipment • Magazines • Newspapers • Videos • Foreign Languages Our Services • Reference, reader’s advisory and referral service • Online Public Access IL TBC Catalog • Life-enriching programming • Outreach and more!

  9. The New Digital Talking Book Machine • Smaller • Lighter • 29 hours of battery life • Great sound quality • Books fit on one cartridge, no flipping • Sleep switch • Bookmarking • Greater navigation • USB ports • Advanced machine navigation

  10. Two versions: Standard and Advanced

  11. Digital Braille • Web-Braille - is an Internet web-based service that provides, in an electronic format braille books, brallie music scores and braille magazines.

  12. Digital Newspapers & Periodicals • The Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service, in cooperation with the National Federation of the Blind, sponsors NFB-NEWSLINE. • This service provides subscribers with toll-free access to audio versions of more than 200 newspapers available throughout the country. • By phone, email and for digital download to accessible devices

  13. Info Eyes – Online Reference • www.InfoEyes.org is a multi-state collaborative online information and virtual reference service for the visually impaired. Online Public Access IL TBC Catalog • Patrons can independently add material requests to profile via the internet

  14. NLS BARDBraille and Audio Reading Download Service • Digital Audio Books • Digital Audio Magazines • New Digital Player Accessible • 3rd Party Commercially produced Players • Requires Membership • Searchable Catalog • Thousands of books added weekly

  15. Access!!

  16. Spread the news… With an estimated one out of four individuals over the age of 65 experiencing some level of vision or other impairment affecting their ability to read in the next 10-15 years, our services will be even more important. - National Library Service

  17. THANK YOU !!! Illinois Network of Talking Book Centers www.ilbph.org Patrice Johnson, Chicago Public Library patjohn@chipublib.org Fay Hutchings, DuPage Library System fay@dupagels.lib.il.us

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