Not all libraries offer the same services online but I made a video about accessing libraries.
A blog about different programs that are available to readers under the age of 18 that help them learn to better use the library and new technology.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Assistive technology
Accessibility and assistive technology are very important for libraries. Libraries want to share the wealth of information they hold within their walls or any that they may have access to. At Michigan State University Library they have an assistive technology center. http://www.lib.msu.edu/about/atc/index.jsp on the site they give the viewer a map to show what they have in the center, they list the software on the computers, and they also have a list of the other technology that they have available.
- SARA Reading Machine
- Kurzweil 1000 & 3000 Scanning & Reading software
- Zoom Text Screen Enlarger
- Jaws for Windows Screen Reader
- Alva Braille Terminal ABT40 - installed on one workstation
- Clear View 700 Magnifier
You can read more about each of the technologies that they have listed. The site is very helpful, but more importantly the library is very helpful. They have many ways for people who have different needs to get all of the wealth of information that can be available!
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The City of San Diego Public Library offers services to persons with disabilities through the I Can! Center in the Central Library located at 820 E St., San Diego. There is a collection of large print books, talking book machines, and TTY/TDD reference service among other services. Each branch is listed with the services/technologies they provide. I found the City's web site easy to navigate and the information easy to find.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Hi, Everybody:
I decided to blog about the assistive and adaptive programs at the Denver Public Library. I chose this one because we looked at it briefly last semester, and our book said that a famous library personage, John Cotton Dana, started out at the Denver Public Library. Here is the link Denver Public Library Services for Persons with Disabilities
The Library's Mission Statement about this issue is as follows:
The user can click on Visual Access, Physical Access, and TTY. Next follows a list of the technology with a very clear description of what each does, how to use it, and where he library system it is available. One example follows:
I decided to blog about the assistive and adaptive programs at the Denver Public Library. I chose this one because we looked at it briefly last semester, and our book said that a famous library personage, John Cotton Dana, started out at the Denver Public Library. Here is the link Denver Public Library Services for Persons with Disabilities
The Library's Mission Statement about this issue is as follows:
The Denver Public Library is committed to providing equal access for all people who wish to use the library and its collection.
Visual Access Workstation Equipment
Chroma CCD Magnifier
This equipment allows the user to enlarge everyday printed reading
materials. Simply place the book, newspaper or any printed material on a
platform and the image appears enlarged on a screen above. It magnifies
up to 60 times, minimizes glare and eliminates hot spots. The monitor
is placed directly in front of the user for comfortable reading. (Only
available at the Central Library, Community Technology Center, Level
Four and Western History Department, Level Five.)
In addition, the Library offers Books by Mail for homebound users and a Bookmobile which makes stops for the convenience of users who are not able to visit the Library. A helpful listing of further sites follows.
Comment: I am really impressed by the really nice and respectful way users with disabilities are described by these libraries in a way which does not define them by their disability or economic or legal status alone. The first one which struck me was on the NYPL website which said "Persons without homes" rather than "The homeless."
More tomorrow!
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Library Programs Site Springfield Missouri
Here is a website that can be very helpful for those who have kids and live in the Springfield, Missouri county area. http://thelibrary.org/kids/programpod.cfm
Here at this site people can find out a lot of the children programs that are going on at the local libraries. On the site it lists programs in chronological order as well as showing a basic overview of what the programs are and where they are going to be. I like the way that it is set up. It makes it easy to find programs that are closest to the patron, different dates and times, and what programs will be offered in the future. It is also cute for kids to look at and easy to navigate.
I am not sure how many of these websites are out there but I think there should be more. It makes it easier to plan for library programs and to have more exposure to what is going on in their area.
Here at this site people can find out a lot of the children programs that are going on at the local libraries. On the site it lists programs in chronological order as well as showing a basic overview of what the programs are and where they are going to be. I like the way that it is set up. It makes it easy to find programs that are closest to the patron, different dates and times, and what programs will be offered in the future. It is also cute for kids to look at and easy to navigate.
I am not sure how many of these websites are out there but I think there should be more. It makes it easier to plan for library programs and to have more exposure to what is going on in their area.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Oceanside Public Library - Update
Friday February 24, 2012
2:00 PM Teen President's Week Movie
Looking for something do during your week off from school? Why not come watch a movie at the library. We'll be watching a movie about a great american hero! Stop by the Teen Zone to pick up a flyer with more details.
Film is Rated PG-13
Grades 6-12
Saturday February 25, 2012
1:00 PM Big Read Finale - Eatonville Comes to Oceanside
Don your favorite hat and bring your family to a Southern "Hat Stroll" honoring Zora Neale Hurston's love of Southern culture, tradition and folklore. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Oceanside Public Library and music from the era provided by Oceanside's Interfaith Community.
Sunday February 26, 2012
2:00 PM Sunday Art Class
Want to learn how to draw and paint? Come join the Sunday Art Class with local artist Todd Gomes Aviv. He'll be helping children and teens improve their artistic talent and develop their skills and it's free!
Open to Grades K - 12
Monday February 27, 2012
3:30 PM Big Read Movie 3
Come watch a film based on Zora Neale Hurston's work. For more details stop by the library for a flyer.
Film is not rated.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Evidence Supporting Kids' Reading Programs
Why have children’s programs? How effective are they anyway? Library lovers are sure to just assume that children’s programs are good for the kids, but how do we know. I looked for some evidence both to support the value of having them and for cutting them. I found a lot of evidence to support reading programs in libraries. After a couple of hours in the Palomar databases, I couldn’t find any evidence against them, except for budgetary reasons.
The Importance of Summer Reading: Public Library Summer Reading Programs and Learning at http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/summer/research.htm is very interesting. It talks about the value of having summer reading programs to help kids maintain reading level through the long summer when they are away from school. It has an extensive annotated bibliography that is interesting.
Another one I found is at http://www.ifpl.org/Junior/studies/Role%20of%20Libraries.pdf
It is a long study filled with relivant information avbout kid’s Programs. It isn’t too dry for a study report and worth looking at if you want to know about the value of reading programs.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Oceanside Public Library
I personally love the Oceanside Public Library. Not only are the staff friendly, but there is also a great selection of books to choose from! At the Oceanside Public Library there is a "Teen Zone" where all the young adult selection is set up. There are chairs and tables tastefully set up for teens to use. There is a nice set up of the area and a sign in the area stating that adults are not allowed to stay in the teen zone to hang out (in other words the adults aren't supposed to wait around in the section or use the chairs and tables). The Adult Lounge is upstairs. In the "Teen Zone" they offer all kinds of group activities where teens can get together in a book club form or even learning how to crochet! The link above leads to the page that lists the events. There are different types of book clubs offered and teens even have the opportunity to volunteer at the library. The Oceanside Public Library has some great programs available and I think that they are doing a great job promoting the joys of reading.
Some of the upcoming programs listed are:
Wednesday February 8, 2012
Some of the upcoming programs listed are:
Wednesday February 8, 2012
| 3:30 PM | Teen Book Club We'll be discussing Zora Neale Hurston's book There Eyes Were Watching God. Pick up a copy at the reference desk, hurry supplies are limited. Grades 6-12 |
| Thursday February 9, 2012 |
| 10:00 AM | Big Read Event - Live Performance of Zora by The American Place Theatre Company In this dramatic biography, Zora invites the audience into her exemplary life, rich with folklore, intimate portraits of her contemporaries, and excerpts from her significant body of literary work. |
| Saturday February 11, 2012 |
| 10:00 AM | Friends of the Library Big Book Sale Friends of the Library Big Book Sale! Friends' members shop early beginning at 9 a.m. |
| 10:30 AM | Big Read Event - Living History Presentation "Every Voice Got to Confess: Voices from the South" Prominent Oceanside luminaries share oral histories and personal narratives. Following the presentation, the Library will accept a donation of Civil Rights Era papers and memorabilia from Ms. E. Marie Swan, who marched on Washington D.C., with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Just a fun update
Just letting everyone know there is a blogger app so you can actually make posts while you find out about awesome library programs on the go :)
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