VALA2014 Session 4 Iezzi

The first accessible catalogue for the print-disabled community in Australia

VALA2014 CONCURRENT SESSION 4: User Discovery and Experiences
Tuesday 4 February 2014, 14:40 – 15:10
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2014-proceedings/vala2014-session-4-iezzi

Tony Iezzi

Vision Australia

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VALA Peer Reviewed

Abstract

The online catalogue from the Vision Australia Information Library Service provides access to specially prepared audio books, newspapers and magazines that can be read by any person with a print disability, using appropriate software and technology. All the titles use the latest technologies to enable people with a print disability to browse through a book, magazine or newspaper and easily use a table of contents, in much the same way as a sighted reader. Most of us take for granted the range of advanced search features in catalogues, yet only in the 21st century have these features finally become available in an Australian library service for the print-disabled community.

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VALA2004 Session 8 Wright

Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2004-proceedings/vala2004-session-8-wright

Blithwapping or Number 8 wiring your library learning system

VALA 2004 CONCURRENT SESSION 8: Information Literacy
Wednesday 4 February 2004, 14:35 – 15:05

Andrew Wright

Electronic Access and Information Services Manager, National Information Library Service
http://www.nils.org.au
NOTE: The National Information Library Service (formerly Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind & Vision Australia Library) is now the Vision Australia Library. See http://www.visionaustralia.org.au

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VALA Peer Reviewed Paper

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Abstract

How do librarians thrive and flourish in an era when the Virtual Learning Environment is gathering momentum, when digital resources are becoming more widespread and often less centralized? How do librarians remain important when the electronic matrix and the wider organisation is creating uncatalogued and unregistered information? This is a purposely- provocative paper that questions the way librarians conceive of, and use the resources they have available. The author asks that we as librarians rethink traditional design methods for information literacy and other programmes in the Virtual Learning Environment, to make fuller use of the available resource. The Author asks that we as librarians go beyond standard resource management and standard perceptions of the library and role of the librarian.

VALA2000 Session 5 Payne

Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2000-proceedings/vala2000-session-5-payne

Future Library Systems : Beyond the Electronic Card Catalogue

VALA 2000 CONCURRENT SESSION 5: Technology Management
Wednesday 16 February 2000, 14:35 – 15:05

Geoffrey Payne

General Manager, Information Services, Vision Australia Foundation
http://www.visionaustralia.org.au


VALA Peer Reviewed Paper

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Abstract

This paper contrasts the capabilities of traditional integrated library systems with the improving information access provided by the Internet. Recent standards developments are mentioned. Readers are urged to think about how a library needs to work to meet the expectations of users based on their information access experiences on the Internet.

VALA2008 Session 16 Iezzi

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperInformation access: forging new paths

VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 16: Accessibility
Thursday 7 February 2008 14:00 – 14:30
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2008-proceedings/vala2008-session-16-iezzi

Tony Iezzi

Manager Information Access Services, Vision Australia
http://www.visionaustralia.org

Tony Plumb

Manager i-access Program, Vision Australia
http://www.visionaustralia.org

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Abstract

Vision Australia (VA) has a bold new plan of making 100% of information available to its clients in accessible formats. Vision Australia Information Library Service has introduced a number of revolutionary new services, making current news and information available to people who have a print disability. Emphasis is on multiple access methods and format choices for clients using technology that maximises client choice. These services are being developed as part of a five year plan called the i-access program, at an estimated cost of $30 million dollars over five years.