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There is still time to book your place on this popular briefing: EXCLUDED FROM THE LIBRARY? New Libraries and Visually Impaired People A one day executive briefing organised by The Library Association to be held at Library Association Headquarters, on 19 July 1999 As the Information Society unfolds, with its ever greater dependence on networked information, often using a mix of text, video, graphics and audio, there is a real danger that people with a visual impairment may be excluded. The visual content of web pages, for example, may be crucial to an understanding of their content. How can we ensure that someone who is blind, or has another kind of visual impairment, can access, read and use such information sources? The RNIB estimates that one in 60 of the population of the UK is blind or partially sighted. With the growing emphasis on lifelong learning and access, all libraries need to ensure that the full range of their services can be accessed by all users. This Executive Briefing will help provide libraries and others with an overview of current developments in accessibility and will provide pointers to likely future developments. The Executive Briefing is based upon research carried out by CERLIM (the Centre for Research in Library and Information Management at Manchester Metropolitan University) in the Resources for Visually Impaired Users of the Electronic Library (REVIEL) project. REVIEL has laid the groundwork for a National Accessible Library Service (NALS), which would draw libraries from all sectors into the provision of accessible, hybrid (traditional and electronic) services. Based on co-operation between all sectors, and drawing together national expertise with local delivery, NALS would be a major building block for inclusive services. Experts from the REVIEL Project, from the EC funded Pilot Interlending Project (PIP) and from the National Library for the Blind, will present information on how visual impairments affect access, on how libraries can become more accessible and on the opportunities new technologies offer. Who should attend? Those responsible for the planning and provision of services in any sector of the library and information profession. PROGRAMME 19th JULY 1999 10.00 Registration and coffee 10.30 Welcome & introductions Peter Brophy, CERLIM PART 1 New Libraries and visually impaired people - the issues 10.40 The importance of accessibility in libraries Gill Burrington, The Burrington Partnership 11.10 Providing a library service for VIP students - practical issues Jenny Craven, (CERLIM), Manchester Metropolitan University 11.40 Pilot Interlending Project and public library initiatives Deborah Ryan, North West Regional Library Service 12.10 Discussion 12.30 Lunch PART 2 New libraries and visually impaired people - the future 1.45 National Library for the Blind: a new vision of service delivery Margaret Bennett, National Library for the Blind 2.30 Future developments: the National Accessible Library Service Peter Brophy, CERLIM 3.15 Open Forum Panel of speakers 4.00 Close and tea Places are limited to: 70 Fees LA Personal members £130 + VAT (£22.75) LA Institutional members £157 + VAT (£27.47) £184.47 Non members £182 +VAT (£31.85) £213.85 To make a confirmed booking please return the booking form below by fax on 020 7323 1842. 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