E-Journals at Oxford Teresa Pedroso

ARACU e-Journals at Oxford ARACU and e-Journals Accessibility beyond ARACU

Accessible Resources Acquisition and Creation Unit ARACU Accessible Resources Acquisition and Creation Unit Produce alternative formats Loan assistive equipment

e-Journals at Oxford Numbers for 2006/2007 22,500 titles 4,412,546 downloads (mostly from JSTOR and ScienceDirect)

ARACU and e-Journals Student agrees to search them independently We are asked to search for the articles: Download and send the article for the student If necessary, convert the article to Word document, proof, add metadata and send it

Outside ARACU 20,000 Students (approx.) 2006/07 figures 624 disclosed Specific Learning Difficulties 42 blind or partially sighted 64 wheelchair users

Advantages Library Students Storage Multiple readers using same journal issue No physical damage No delays Students Easier search Readily available Adapt the text to suit their needs Access from home Add notes (aprox.)