Beyond books, beyond barriers – creating a self serve library
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This document discusses transitioning an association for the blind's library to digital formats and online delivery. It explores converting existing materials to digital formats like DAISY, purchasing other productions, and using public domain materials. It also examines delivery methods like Audio-Read and iPod Shufflers, viable software alternatives, download issues, and elements of a customizable web portal. The document aims to address key questions around the current library system and supported devices, and discuss trials of online delivery and a self-serve kiosk rollout.
Beyond books, beyond barriers – creating a self serve library
- 1. Carol Solosy Director: Training, Employment and Information Services David Vosnacos Program Manager: Information Systems Association for the Blind of Western Australia (Inc.)
- 3. The Right to Read A long standing history Changing times What are we trying to achieve?
- 4. Vision Australia Royal National Institute for the Blind (UK) Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind South African Library for the Blind Library of Congress (USA) Canadian National Institute for the Blind
- 5. Fundamental principles ◦ Emerging information technology proficiency ◦ Willingness to embrace IT Digital format options
- 6. In-house production Convert existing productions Purchase other productions Public domain materials
- 7. Audio-Read (Books in the Sky) – Version 1 iPod Shufflers Audio-Read (Books in the Sky) – Version 2
- 8. Key questions: 1. Current library management system 2. Delivery methods 3. Playback devices supported and maintained
- 9. Viable alternatives Open source option/s
- 10. Current library borrowers DAISY format Hardware and software alternatives Cartridge-style USB
- 11. Download issues: ◦ Speed ◦ File size Delivery trial feedback Internet Service Provider
- 12. Elements: ◦ Customisable web portal – font size, colour contrasting ◦ Built in screen reading software ◦ Simple interface Apple Mac Mini Trial locations
- 13. Broadband access limitations USB cartridge Delivery mechanism
- 14. Beta-testing online delivery Self-serve kiosk roll out Feedback
- 15. Worldwide trends Mainstream libraries Emerging technologies Current and future needs
- 16. David Vosnacos Program Manager: Information Systems Telephone: +61 8 9311 8202 Facsimile: +61 8 9361 8696 Email: david.vosnacos@guidedogswa.com.au