If your library has an established connector to your ILS, assign patrons with print disabilities to the agreed-upon patron or borrower type (or types) in your local library card database. If you're not sure what that type is, please ask...
FAQ for Library Staff
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DAISY discs produced for your patrons can be reused at your library. Patrons can return them for you to reuse right away or you can hold them in a subset of your collection until someone chooses to re-use them in the...
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- Has the patron has been assigned the correct patron-type in your ILS? (For Evergreen users, the patron types are "PL- Print-Disabled" and "Post-Sec Print Disabled”.)
- Is the patron is entering her/his barcode and library-...
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NNELS partners should be familiar with the Accessible Library Services for Persons with Disabilities website info from OLA. One of...
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Submitting Requests
NNELS accepts requests from libraries on a monthly basis, preferably on the first day of every month. If you have only one or two requests every month, then you may request titles through the...
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There are numerous programs that will help you convert audio CDs to a digital audio files, also known as "ripping" CDs.
Below you will find links to existing tutorials on other sites, as well as notes on the recommended settings...
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You will need to download and install Obi (Windows only).
- Open Obi and create a new project.
- Name your project using the book title.
- Double click on the box...
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If possible, patrons and staff should use product websites or apps to read ebooks (whether borrowed from the library or purchased). However, many platforms do not meet the needs of print disabled readers. In these cases, print disabled...
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Absolutely! If your library is in a participating province or territory, please contact support@nnels.ca for an account. If your library is not in a participating province or territory, please ...
