----- Original Message -----
From: Norris, Scott (LARA)
To: BSBP Staff
Sent: Friday, June 05, 2015 9:59 AM
Subject: June BTBl Computer/Book Club
Good Morning All,
Saturday, June 13 Joe Todd will be with us to demonstrate some of the features
of the Windows 8 operating system. Joe is an experienced Windows trainer. He
works with the MDE-LIO (Michigan Department of Low Incidence Outreach) Tech
Team, BSBP, and through his personal company training clients in the use of a
variety of adaptive technology like iOS, MS Office applications, and adaptive
technology such as JAWS and screen enlargement.
The BTBL Computer Club meets in the BTBL public service area LOCATED on the
first floor of the Library of Michigan across from the elevators. We meet from
10:30-12:30.
If you are unable to join us in Lansing see later in this message for
information on how to log in to the BTBL Online Meeting Room or how to access
our call-in number. .
If you want to stay for the book club we order out lunch from one of the local
sub shops. The cost is approximately $7.00 per person depending on what you
order.
One hour after the BTBL Computer Club ends the BTBL Book Club meets from
1:30-3:00. We meet in the BTBL public service area located on the first floor
of the Library of Michigan across from the elevators.
June's book is BR12543 RC/DB42805 Angela's Ashes: a memoir by Frank McCourt.
Frank McCourt recollects his miserable Irish Catholic childhood in the squalor
of Limrick. Absent any support from his glib, but shiftless, alcoholic father,
the family suffered hunger, cruelty, disease, and the death of children.
McCourt recounts his story without rancor. strong language
July's book is DB72129 Unbroken: A World War II story of survival, resilience,
and redemption by Laura Hillenbrand.
The author of Seabiscuit DB51968 details the story of Louis Zamperini Olympic
runner and World War II bombardier who survived a plane crash and fourty-seven
days adrift at sea only to become a POW in Japan. Relates Louis's later
religious awakening under Billy Graham's ministry. violence. bestseller. 2010.
If you are unable to join us in Lansing you can join us by calling in by phone
or in the BTBL Online Meeting Room. The call-in number is 1-888-278-0296 and
the access code is 5836578.
If you have a computer, speakers, microphone, (optional) and Internet access
you can participate in the BTBL Computer/Book Club online.
To access the BTBL Online Meeting Room use this link
http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs417aa6694fed
Users of the BTBL online room may enter any username they wish. To enter the
room as a participant, please leave the password field blank. A software
plug-in is required for full access to tcConference, the webconferencing
software from a company called Talking Communities. The entry page to the BTBL
Online Meeting Room contains helpful information about the plug-in. A
no-plug-in-required web interface also is available for Mac, Linux, and MS
users who cannot (or prefer not to) install the software plug-in. Please note,
however, that not all tcConference features are available through the web
interface.
Access to the BTBL Online Meeting Room is provided through financial support
from the Library of Michigan Foundation.
If you have further questions contact Scott Norris at the information listed
below between 7:30-5:00 Monday-Thursday and 7:30-11:30 Friday.
See you at the computer and book club,
Scott
Scott J. Norris
Adaptive Technology Librarian
BARD Administrator
BSBP
Braille and Talking Book Library
702 W Kalamazoo St
PO Box 3007
Lansing, MI 48909
V: 517-373-5516
F: 517-373-5516
www.michigan.gov/btbl
