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Interpreters for Library Programs

Interpreters will be provided for deaf and deaf-blind patrons who wish to
attend Library programs, tours, or classes, or who need to meet with Library
staff, ASL PSE, Oral, tactile, or close vision interpreters are available.
To request an interpreter, please contact the LEAP Coordinator at
206-386-4690 v/tty, or e-mail [log in to unmask] Please provide two weeks
advance notice for interpreter scheduling.

-----Original Message-----
From: Marti Goddard [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 1:10 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: request for sign language interpreter service


Hello, all!
A colleague who works in a state library asked me this question; I asked
permission to tap into your collective wisdom to see if any of you have
answers that differ from my own.

A deaf patron who plans to go to the library to do research contacted the
reference supervisor and requested that a sign language interpreter be made
available during the visit. The patron is a professional person who will be
using print materials to do this research. There was no indication that the
patron cannot read or write.

I responded that I do not believe that the library is required to provide a
sign language interpreter in this situation. If the patron simply needs to
ask for guidance to find the materials needed to do the research, this
should be easily accomplished by communicating through writing. No audio or
uncaptioned video materials will be used to do the research.

Do any of you know of any rulings that would require that an interpreter be
engaged for this type of interchange?

Thanks in advance for your advice,
Marti
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Marti Goddard, Access Services Manager
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-557-4557 (v) 415-557-4433 (tty)
415-557-4531 (fax)