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This report presents the main results from a measurement study conducted by the Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind. It highlights the use of adaptive formats such as newspapers, magazines, study and professional literature, and music. The study also evaluates the effectiveness of workstations, interfaces, and braille symbol representations in providing accessible information for visually impaired individuals.
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Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind Marian Oosting Marketing researcher
Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind Open information day introduction Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind by Marian Oosting, market researcher main results from previous two measurements
Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind newspapers, magazines, study and professional literature and music in adaptive form marketing, public relations, projects, research and development
Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind almost 15,000 clients for newspapers and magazines more than 400 newspapers and magazines 1,500 clients for study and professional literature production on request
Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind Working on websites Corporate website: www.fnbb.nl Webportal: www.anderslezen.nl
Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind Tasks in Accelerate evaluation measurements co-operation realization dissemination seminars in Nicosia and Thessaloniki
Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind Evaluation Accelerate Three measurements use of the workstation aspects of the interface training and assistance first overall impressions
Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind The respondents 15 Greek respondents 11 Cypriote respondents
Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind Use of the workstation almost all respondents did not make use of library facilities before installation workstation strong motivation to use library facilities
Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind Purposes using workstation because of test to explore technology to access internet to search for books, magazines etc. in catalogue of library
Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind Aspects of the interface most respondents satisfied with interface opac and website respondents need more experience with Networked Databases System (Ultranet) to give opinion
Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind Greek braille symbol representation most of braille readers are satisfied with 8-dot Greek braille symbol on braille display almost all braille readers are satisfied with quality of braille printouts
Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind First overall impressions: library information accessible independence equal opportunities very necessary for visual impaired people
Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind Interim conclusions workstation provides in need users are very pleased with installation library staff needs to be well trained to give assistance
Federation of Dutch Libraries for the Blind Thank you all for your attention!