Library Technology for Visually and Physically Impaired Patrons
Published on 1. January 1991
Book
Hardback
175 pages
978-0-88736-704-5 (ISBN)
Description
This text surveys computer-based technology in use or in development for use by visually impaired and physically handicapped patrons in the library environment. Special attention is given to the adaptation of existing hardware and software. A directory of equipment and services is included.
This text surveys computer-based technology in use or in development for use by visually impaired and physically handicapped patrons in the library environment. Special attention is given to the adaptation of existing hardware and software. A directory of equipment and services is included.
This text surveys computer-based technology in use or in development for use by visually impaired and physically handicapped patrons in the library environment. Special attention is given to the adaptation of existing hardware and software. A directory of equipment and services is included.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New Jersey
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
bibliography, glossary, index
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 153 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-88736-704-5 (9780887367045)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Technology and the disabled - surveying your needs; large-print access; braille access; audio output; optical character recognition (OCR) systems; keyboards; processing information without a keyboard; technology to assist the deaf and hearing impaired; putting technology to work in your library; future growth of adaptive technology. Appendices: registered readers (1000's) of the NLS network; vendors and distributors of technological devices for the blind and physically handicapped; CD-ROM titles that translate into special format; bulletin boards addressing handicapped person's needs; funding sources for adaptive equipment.