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I am very much in favour of promoting reading and access to literature and information on all its forms, but I felt that there is a danger that the emphasis on conventional books might reinforce a stereotype that books are for people with some kind of special need. I frequently hear the opinion " libraries are a good thing for children and older people, but I don't need to use them at the moment" and I can visualise millions of people watching last night and thinking "oh of course, disabled people have a lot of time for reading don't they, so they must get through a lot of books - that must be a comfort to them" Also. I didn't notice anything other than conventional printed books depicted in the ceremony - many disabled people can't use them and access literature and information through other media, but I don't think I saw a performer using braille, listening to a boom box or looking at a computer screen. Is it just me who feels like this? If so please let me know and I will go and lie down in a darkened room (with an audio book) Shaun From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Denham Helena Sent: 30 August 2012 09:00 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Paralympics I totally agree I thought it was brilliant - highlighting what we already know and keep fighting for - that books truly do enlighten and touch us all. I really hope that the message has gone home on the importance of books and without them and the knowledge they convey where would we all be! So glad I stopped up to watch it all. Helena Denham Information Services Co-ordinator Walsall Central Library Lichfield Street Walsall WS1 1TR Tel: 01922 653134 Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/WalsallLibrary<http://www.twitter.com/WalsallLibrary> or on Facebook at Love Walsall Libraries "The information in this message must be regarded as confidential and is intended for the addressee only unless explicitly stated. If you have received this message in error it must be deleted and the sender notified. The views expressed in this message are personal and not necessarily those of Walsall Council unless explicitly stated. Please be aware that emails sent to or received from Walsall Council may be intercepted and read by the council to ensure compliance with council policies or regulatory obligations, or for the purposes of essential maintenance or support of the email system. You should also be aware that any email may be subject to a request under Data Protection, Freedom of Information or Environmental Information legislation and therefore could be disclosed to third parties". ________________________________ From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Frances Hendrix Sent: 30 August 2012 08:56 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Paralympics Who I wonder watched the Paralympics last night. Any one from DCMS? A testament to knowledge, the book, science, enlightenment, discover, equality and diversity. But very much an emphasis on BOOKS!! Wonder what went through their minds and if public libraries featured? Frances Hendrix Martin House Farm, Hilltop Lane, Whittle le Woods, Chorley, Lancs, PR6 7QR Tel: 01257 274 833. Mobile: 0777 55 888 03 The views expressed in this email are personal and may not necessarily reflect those of Swindon Borough Council unless explicitly stated otherwise. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify me immediately. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you should not copy it for any purpose, or disclose its contents to any other person. Senders and recipients of email should be aware that, under the Data Protection Act 1998 and Freedom of Information Act 2000, the contents may have to be disclosed. The contents may be subject to recording and/or monitoring in accordance with relevant legislation This footnote also confirms that this email has been swept by Anti-Virus software for the presence of computer viruses. However, Swindon Borough Council cannot accept liability for viruses that may be in this email and we recommend that you check all emails with an appropriate virus scanner. ....