National Initiative Opens Access to Digital Library Resources for the Print Disabled | SYS-CON MEDIA

abernard102@gmail.com 2013-12-04

Summary:

"Canadians with print disabilities will receive increased open access to digital library resources, thanks to an innovative new project launching in communities across the country. Beginning with public libraries in Saskatchewan in January 2014, the Canadian Accessible Library Service (CALS) will offer free and open digital access to more than 10,000 titles, including popular novels, classics, and non-fiction. Another 40,000 new titles are expected to be added by next summer, and services are scheduled to be extended through participating public libraries in Manitoba, British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia and Yukon by July 2014. Developed by the BC Libraries Cooperative and funded primarily by provincial partners in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, CALS is part of the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS). NNELS is an ambitious grassroots plan aimed at helping libraries to better serve their print disabled patrons, particularly in rural and remote areas, by providing libraries with affordable access to digital resources in accessible formats ..."

Link:

http://www.sys-con.com/node/2883429

From feeds:

Open Access Tracking Project (OATP) ยป abernard102@gmail.com

Tags:

oa.new oa.libraries oa.formats oa.librarians oa.funders oa.canada oa.print_disabilities oa.cals oa.nnels oa.announcements

Date tagged:

12/04/2013, 07:51

Date published:

12/04/2013, 02:51