Jenny,

Has CPL thought about contracting with EASI or one of the other
expert groups working intensively in this area, rather than hiring a
short-term project director for such training?  I think it would be a
cost-effective way to go and would ensure the quality of the final
product.

Audrey



Audrey J. Gorman
Director
Roads To Learning, The Public Libraries' Learning Disabilities
Initiative
The American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL  60611

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>>> Jenny Levine <[log in to unmask]> 06/08 9:13 AM >>>
The Suburban Library System in suburban Chicago, is seeking a
Project Director to develop a continuing education program as part
of
a grant project.

        The goal of this grant project is to provide focused
training
that ensures library Web pages are universally accessible.  Through
a
series of workshops, participants explore how the Americans with
Disabilities Act (and recent recommendations/guidelines) applies to
Web sites, experience how sight-impaired people use the Web, and
learn
how to create Web pages that are universally accessible.

        In addition, the presentations and supporting print
information
will be made available on the Web.  This increases access to the
information for library staff and citizens, especially for libraries
that are just now planning Web sites.

        The grant is funded through October. Specific
responsibilities
for the Project Director will include:

* planning and scheduling the series of workshops;

* securing workshop presenters and obtaining the rights to tape the
presentations and publish any print materials on the Web;

* arranging for the taping and editing of the workshop
presentations;

* developing marketing materials for the grant project, which will
include the workshop announcements and registration materials as
well
as a brochure or other piece summarizing the presentations;

* developing marketing materials for the Web site that will be based
on the workshop presentations.

        SLS expects to engage someone from outside the library
community but will consider all serious applicants.  Hopefully this
person will have experience providing services to the disabled;
alternatively they will be experienced with continuing education
development.

        If interested, please contact Pamela Brown at
[log in to unmask]  Please feel free to forward this message to
anyone you know who would be qualified to lead this project.

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