National Network for Equitable Library Service

Agenda NNELS as a public library service –Share with you the information I share with libraries. Vision for NNELS –Collaborating on a lifetime of reading.

What is NNELS? NNELS is downloadable ereading service of alternative format materials available to public library patrons with a perceptual disability.

What is a perceptual disability? severe or total impairment of sight or the inability to focus or move one’s eyes; inability to hold or manipulate a book; reading impairment relating to comprehension.

Why are we able to do this? 32. (1) It is not an infringement of copyright for a person with a perceptual disability,... or for a non-profit organization acting for the benefit of such a person to (a) make a copy or sound recording of a literary … work, in a format specially designed for persons with a perceptual disability;

Who is part of the Network?

What do I do? I work with closely with a Content Coordinator at NNELS, Cynthia Ng, and accessible format conversion specialists to make accessible copies of books.

How Important is this service? This is a critical for the 3 Million Canadian who cannot read conventional print material and who want to be full citizens in their communities, their province and in Canada, and to fully participate in Manitoban and Canadian culture.

How do I sign up? Visit your local public library Self-Declare as having a perceptual disability Some libraries require paperwork to self declare; others do not.

How do I sign up?

1. Authenticate using library card NNELS uses SIP2 authentication to connect libraries with the system to provide access to those patrons who have self declared and have had their p-type changed.

2. Self-Declare with NNELS

Available Formats Also available: DAISY 2/3 MP3 EPUB 2/3 BRF (e-Braille)

What if I need a different format? to request additional

How do I request a Title?

Vision Utilize a network model for the production of digital books in accessible formats. Connect –Public Libraries –K-12 –Post-Secondary

Vision Requests Download at home or school Download at home or school Production shared across the network Public Libraries Post Secondary K-12 Patrons & Students

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