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Hi Deborah, when you say that the responsibility rests with the publisher, whose responsibility is it to then re-format the electronic version so that it fits in with the student's requirements, for example, if a student would like the text in a different font and size and printed out? Also, are there times when it would be quicker to scan the material rather than wait for the publisher to respond, especially if the core material is short? Concerning braille, I would say that it is the HEI's responsibility to produce the core texts in braille (or re-formatted to produce a version to match the student's access requirements) but it is obviously up to individual institutions to allocate responsibility. ATB Claire ________________________________ From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Deborah Wilson Sent: 27 November 2008 09:02 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Producing materials in alternative formats Hello, The material that need to be converted into electronic format is forwarded to the Library disability contact who then contacts the relevant subject librarian. The subject librarian requests the electronic format from the publishers through our acquisitions department - so the responsibility for converting text rests with the publisher. Although we process requests asap, and we do chase them up - this process is usually very slow. Another question in this area has arisen here: who is responsible for converting text into Braille? Deborah _______________________ Deborah Wilson User Services Librarian Main Library Queen's University Belfast BT7 1LS Tel: 028 9097 5165 Fax: 028 9032 3340 Email: [log in to unmask] From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Callaghan, Brigid Sent: 26 November 2008 16:59 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Producing materials in alternative formats Hello, do you have a designated person in your University who is responsible for converting materials into alternative format for disabled students (i.e. electronic format) as required or is it expected that this is the responsibility of the tutors teaching those students who need materials in alternative format? *********************************************************** Brigid Callaghan Disability Adviser Student Services University of Bolton Deane Rd Bolton BL3 5AB [log in to unmask] To make an appointment: 01204 903733. Direct line: 01204 903803 Minicom: 01204 903490 Please do not print off this email unless absolutely necessary - save the planet. *********************************************************** ________________________________ This incoming email to UWE has been independently scanned for viruses by McAfee anti-virus software and none were detected This email was independently scanned for viruses by McAfee anti-virus software and none were found