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Reading for All

Reading for All. Debbi MacLeod Director, Colorado Talking Book Library June 5, 2009. What if you couldn’t read anymore or saw the world this way. Macular Degeneration. Source: National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health. Cataracts.

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Reading for All

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  1. Reading for All Debbi MacLeod Director, Colorado Talking Book Library June 5, 2009

  2. What if you couldn’t read anymore or saw the world this way... Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  3. Macular Degeneration • Source: National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  4. Cataracts • Source: National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  5. Diabetic Retinopathy • Source: National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  6. Glaucoma & Retinitis Pigmentosa • Source: National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  7. How many people have vision problems? • In the United States, based on many surveys over the years, the incidence of vision problems is 9.3%of the population. • Total estimates: 28 million people for 2008 • Total estimates for Colorado: 442,000 people for 2006 • 20 million people over 40 have cataracts • 2 million people have glaucoma • 2 million people have macular degeneration with 8 million at severe risk • 4 million people have diabetic retinopathy Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  8. But vision is only one part of the story… • Physical disabilities cause reading problems • Stroke • 308,000 survivors • Multiple Sclerosis • 400,000 people in US • Parkinson’s • 1 million people in US • Cerebral Palsy • 500,000 people in US • Spinal Cord Injuries • ~301,000 people in US Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  9. But vision is only one part of the story… • Learning disabilities • Almost 4.2 million public school-aged children have been identified • Not all types affect reading • So what does a person do?... Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  10. NLS Talking Book Network • NLS – National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped • Part of the Library of Congress • Started in 1931 with 19 libraries • A network library in every state of country • US citizens overseas are serviced by NLS in Washington DC Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  11. Colorado Talking Book Library A Free Service to Colorado’s Print Disabled Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  12. How do people find CTBL? • Referring agents are critical in getting the word out to eligible residents • Patrons are referred by: • 20% by family and friends • 12% by schools • 4% by public libraries • All information located at: www.myctbl.org Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  13. CTBL Serves • 7,000 individuals across Colorado • Located in every county • 55% of patrons are over 61 years old • 30% of patrons have college degree • 29% of patrons have some college • 300 organizational accounts • Schools, nursing homes, hospitals, public libraries Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  14. How the Service Works • An application is submitted • Library materials are sent through the mail – postage paid under “Free Matter for the Blind & Physically Handicapped” • A playback machine is sent to new patron • Books and materials are mailed out • TBT or BBR Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  15. Front Reception Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  16. Children’s Large Print Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  17. Reader Advisors Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  18. Braille Collection 5,000 Titles 11,000 Items Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  19. Large Print Collection 14,000 Titles 17,000 Items Also have: Descriptive Video 313 Titles 604 Items Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  20. Talking Book Collection 56,000 Titles 445,000 Items Back to 1975 2,000 Titles of locally recorded books Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  21. Digital Books - 3 Ways Digital Talking Book System Due August 2009 NLS BARD – digital download Unabridged – digital books via Overdrive & MP3 player Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  22. Mail Operations Process 3000 pieces of mail daily Rewinding tapes Quality check tapes Barcoding collection Cleaning machines Rewinding Tapes Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  23. Mail Operations Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  24. Volunteers provide 8 full time equivalents to CTBL ~180 volunteers per wk Work in: Mail Operations Machine Repair Recording Studio Duplicating Room Mailings - Newsletter Volunteers Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  25. Machine Repair Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  26. Recording Studio Record on average 7 books per month. Takes 3 people to record a book. Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  27. Friends of CTBL • The Friends is a 501(C)(3) non-profit that supports the library • Provides funding for: summer reading programs, a Reader Advisor position, the Library Automation System, the Volunteer Recognition Brunch and the conversion of the recording studio to digital. • Without their support we would be toast Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  28. In the Patron’s Words… “Thanks for the window on the world! I am very grateful for the service.” Helen “Thank you!! For giving me so many hours of pure joy. Without your books I would have many empty hours.” Charla “How can I thank you for saving my sanity?” Texie Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

  29. Thank You Debbi MacLeod Macleod_d@cde.state.co.us 303-727-9277 Thanks to National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health for the use of their photographs Sources: US Census, Lighthouse International, Association web sites www.myctbl.org Debbi MacLeod * CTBL * 6-5-09

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