Dear Dr. Shapiro,

I have a question about your online cataloging course. Will people using
screen reading software (with voice or Braille output) to access online
information be able to enroll and succeed in this course. I am concerned
that the "computer requirements," which call for a browser that will handle
a frames format and javascript (Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer,
versions 4.02 or higher), make it impossible for students using screen
readers to participate in this course.

I look forward to your response,

Axel Schmetzke, Ph.D.
Library
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cheryl Olson [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, January 08, 2001 2:24 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Basic Cataloging - an Internet Course
>
> Please announce in your newsletters and to your member e-mail lists.
> (apologies for any duplications....)
>
> Sponsor: University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Library and Information
>
> Studies
>
> Course: Basic Cataloging
> Dates: February 5 - April 15, 2001 via the Internet
> Time: Participate when it fits your schedule, from your home or library
> Fee: $ 385
> Registration deadline: January 22; send to the Pyle Center (details below)
> CEUs: 3.0 Continuing Education Units
>
> This course covers methods of organization of print and electronic
> information for today's libraries.  In ten weeks, we cover the foundations
>
> of library cataloging and classification practices updated for the 21st
> century.  Topics include: interpreting and creating bibliographic records,
>
> the MARC formats and Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, and
> assigning  subject headings such as Library of Congress Subject Headings
> (LCSH)  and classification using Dewey Decimal Classification and Library
> of  Congress Classification. We will also look at evolving  metadata
> schemes such as the Dublin Core, and discuss cataloging books, Internet
> resources, e-books, and other new formats. There will be weekly readings,
> semi-weekly assignments, and a final project. Participation in class email
>
> discussions is required.
>
> Computer requirements:
> This course is offered on the World Wide Web via WebCT courseware - no
> software for you to buy! We will provide you with a password, and you will
>
> need an Internet connection (direct connection or dial-in with a modem
> with
> a minimum of 28,800 baud) and World Wide Web access, with a browser that
> will handle a frames format and javascript (Netscape Navigator or Internet
>
> Explorer, versions 4.02 or higher).
>
> Course instructor:  Debra Shapiro is Continuing Education Specialist with
> the UW-Madison School of Library and Information Studies. She has
> cataloged
> a wide variety of library materials including archival photographs,
> Internet resources, exhibition catalogs and books.
>
> For more information contact the instructor, Deb Shapiro at 608 262 9195
> or
> e-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
> http://polyglot.lss.wisc.edu/slis/academic/ces/wbctcat.html
>
> To register, please print out the form below.
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
> ------------------------------
>
> Library & Information Studies Registration Form   UW# L82
>
> Please enroll me in:
> Basic Cataloging February 5 - April 15, 2001  (#2035) Fee: US$385
>
> Name
>
> Address
>
> Phone
>
> email address
>
> Please enclose a check for the course fee payable to UW-Madison OR
> charge to the following account
> Visa__  MasterCard___ American Express___  Purchase Order
>
> Card (or P.O. Number)
>
> Expiration date
>
> Cardholder's name
>
> *** Mail to Pyle Center Registration Office, Dept. 102, 702 Langdon
> Street,
> Madison WI 53706-1487
>          OR call (608) 262-7942
>          OR Fax (608) 265-3163 or 800-741-7416
> (Faxes must include payments by credit card or purchase order)
>
> Thank you for your interest in the programs of the University of
> Wisconsin-Madison.  For information about our other programs, contact
> Linda
> Mundt.  (See below for contact information.)
>
> Linda Mundt
> School of Library and Information Studies
> University of Wisconsin-Madison
> 600 N. Park Street, Room 4263
> Madison, WI 53706
>
> 608/263-4452 phone      608/263-4849 fax