[bksvol-discuss] Re: Duplicating NLS Titles

  • From: "Shelley L. Rhodes" <juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2007 16:48:27 -0400

I wholeheartedly agree with all of these comments and thoughts on cassette 
books.

Smile,  My motto is, I will scan a book if it interests me and if  I can't 
get it easily, smile.


Shelley L. Rhodes M.A., VRT, CTVI
and Guinevere, Golden lady Guide
juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc.
Graduate Alumni Association Board
www.guidedogs.com

More than Any other time, When i hold a beloved book in my hand, my 
limitations fall from me, my spirit is free.
- Helen Keller

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Monica Willyard" <rhyami@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 11:46 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Duplicating NLS Titles


Hi. I can think of 4 compelling reasons to scan books that are currently
available on cassette from NLS. In order of importance to me, they are:

1. NLS has said they're going to retire cassettes within a few years and
do not plan to convert most of those titles to digital format. So they
will be completely inaccessible in just a few years. 2013 is the year
they're planning to begin this process. Does anyone remember what
happened when they retired the great books on records? You still can't
get over half of those older books anywhere now.

2. Cassettes are bulky and break easily. They are not really a great
medium for books to begin with and are a hassle for people who like to
read on the go. You can't easily search them for information you want or
need, and you can't make bookmarks at your favorite passages while still
being able to move around in the book.

3. Our deaf/blind and some of our learning disabled membership can't use
audio and need material in Braille.

4. NLS has been grossly mismanaging their funding. Frankly, I think it's
possible that they will be shut down if they don't shape up. Then we'd
end up having to scan those books anyway, and we'd be reacting in a sort
of panic. I'd rather have books in both places so if we lose one, we
still have the other and aren't stranded.

Monica Willyard

Evan Reese wrote:
> I don't think that it is true that we frown on duplicate books.
> Personally, I don't think it should matter. I'm validating two books
> now that are part of the NLS collection, and very well recorded at
> that. There are many here who, for one reason or another, such as
> being deaf-blind or hard of hearing, can't access most of NLS's
> collection - since most of it is on tape. So whether a book is
> available from NLS should not be a factor in deciding whether to scan
> it for Bookshare. If it isn't in the collection, and it does not
> violate the legalities, then it is fair game.
>
> I also like Nero Wolfe, but when other commitments will allow me the
> time to scan any is something I'll have to look at. One thing in their
> favor is that most of them are not very long books, so they should be
> fairly quick scans.
>
> Evan
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <james.homme@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 9:46 AM
> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Nero Wolf Was found 8 new Agatha Christie
> books!
>
>
>> Hi,
>> I know we frown on duplicate books and that NLS has a good deal of Nero
>> Wolf audio books, but I know of hardly any braille ones, which makes me
>> wonder how extensive our collection of Nero Wolf books is? That said, if
>> anyone ever wants to scan them let me know and I'll validate.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> James D Homme,
>> Usability Engineering
>> Highmark Inc.
>> james.homme@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>> 412-544-1810
>>
>> "It's more important for me to start to do the right thing than it is to
>> wait until I think I
>> can do it just right."
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