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Accessible Technology in Libraries for Blind and Partially Sighted Users with RNIB

Aug 28 2024

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Join Libraries Engagement Manager from the Royal National Institute for Blind People, Lara Marshall and the RNIB’s Tech for Life team, as they share tips for making your digital provision more accessible for blind or partially sighted users of your library service. This session will take place on the 28th of August from 11am-12pm, and will take place via zoom.

Please register at the link above to receive the zoom link in advance of the session. Additionally, please put on your order form or email admin@cilips.org.uk in advance of the session if you have any access requirements for this event and the team will be happy to assist!

Read a bit more about Lara’s role in the RNIB below, and see what services and support the RNIB can offer to Library and Information Professionals- click here to read the full blog from Lara!

“My job is to empower library services to provide the best service they can for BPS (blind and partially sighted) users,’ says Lara. ‘I visit libraries all over the UK – public, academic, research and more – and I am developing a comprehensive offer from the RNIB to all libraries. The starting point is to enrich and support things already in place. It makes sense to partner up with the work that’s already been done and build on successes. Libraries already provide accessible stock in the form of e-audio, e-books, physical talking books and large print or are able to signpost to places where it’s available. Visit the RNIB Library Services website by clicking here.

RNIB can also offer support in terms of training, up-to-date information and advice, access audits, partnership working, advice around accessible technology (including AI!) and peer-to-peer support groups.

Relevant PKSB (Professional Knowledge & Skills Base) sections include: Ethics and Values; 01 Collection Management and Development; 03 Information Exploitation and Use; 07 Literacies and Learning; 10 Customer Focus, Service Design and Marketing; 11 Leadership, Advocacy, Influencing and Personal Effectiveness; 12 Strategy, Planning and Management; 13 Technology and Communication; and Organisation and Environmental Context.