Stephanie,
Thanks for the clarification. I didn't mean to give the impression that
RFB&D only does commonly used texts. Given its history with serving
post-WWII GIs, that would be especially ironic!
Audrey
> I have been a volunteer for RFBD for about 7 years. We actually record
> textbooks on request, so it's not just limited to items that are
> commonly used. Some lead-time is necessary to make sure that the book
> will be available on time. There have been times that we're still
> working on finishing a book that a borrower has started and just work
to
> keep up so that the next segment is ready by the time they need it.
>
> Stephanie Orphan
> Editor-in-Chief, C&RL News
> 50 E. Huron St.
> Chicago, IL 60611
> ph: 312-280-2511, fax: 312-280-2520
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> >>> [log in to unmask] 08/27/02 03:37PM >>>
> Hi, all!
>
> Chris, you've received a lot of good feedback. Bookshare.org is great
> for a wide variety you don't find elsewhere. They're also a lot faster
> than the "big guys" like RFB&D and the Library of Congress National
> Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. The
> collection is mostly driven by the needs of the people with
> disabilities who contribute scanned texts.
>
> RFB&D is probably still the best source for textbooks, if they're
> commonly used in a lot of settings. Also, they do quite a bit with
> math, physics, and other areas that involve formulas and unusual
> technical fonts and language. And they're pushing the state of the art
> by working rapidly on brining digital talking books into use. In fact,
> I see on their web site that they'll be shipping the firstorders for
> thier new digitally recorded textbooks. RFB&D has recording units
> around the country and you can see a list on their web site. No unit
> in
> South Dakota, though. The one in Colorado is the closest, I think.
>
> The Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and
> Physically Handicapped (known to most of us as NLS) is good for
> mainstream fiction and some non-fiction. The standards are very high,
> so the process takes time. They don't do textbooks. The libraries for
> the blind and handicapped in the states, like the one in South Dakota
> that was mentioned, are part of the NLS network throughout the
> country.
> Some regional libraries have their own recording facilities and do
> requests. Turn-around times vary, but the longer the time before the
> item is needed, the better. The process that's used for books on tape
> takes time.
>
> Hope all of this information helps you. Welcome to this exciting part
> of librarianship!
>
> Best,
> Audrey
>
> > Chris,
> > South Dakota has a talking books program at the state library. The
> URL is
> > listed below.
> >
> > http://www.sdstatelibrary.com/b&tb/
> > --
> > John Moore, MLIS
> > Information Resources Coordinator
> > Texas Technology Access Project
> > Texas Center for Disability Studies
> > University of Texas at Austin
> > 4030 West Braker Lane
> > Building 1 Suite 180
> > Mail Code L4000
> > Austin, TX 78759
> >
> > toll free (800) 828-7839
> > local (512) 232-0750
> > fax (512) 232-0761
> >
> > http://techaccess.edb.utexas.edu
> >
> >
> > > From: "Bloss, Christopher" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > Reply-To: "Library Access --
> > > http://www.rit.edu/~easi"<[log in to unmask]>
> > > Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 13:52:00 -0500
> > > To: [log in to unmask]
> > > Subject: Books on Tape
> > >
> > > Greetings:
> > >
> > > I'm trying to locate a resource for books on tape (especially
> textbooks) for
> > > individuals with special challenges. I could use good, hard
> feedback from
> > > this group because I'm a new librarian and don't know where else
> to
> turn.
> > > Thanks in advance for your help.
> > >
> > > --Chris
> > >
> > > Chris Bloss
> > > Assistant Professor and
> > > Instructional Services Librarian
> > > I.D. Weeks Library
> > > University of South Dakota
> > > Vermillion, SD 57069
> > > Office: (605) 677-6615
> > > Fax: (605) 677-5488
> > > [log in to unmask]
> >
>
> Audrey J. Gorman
> Access for All
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>
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