Accessible Technology in Libraries for Blind & Partially Sighted Users

The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in Scotland (CILIPS) work in partnership with our affiliate CILIP –  the leading professional body for librarians, information specialists and knowledge managers, with members in the UK and internationally.  CILIPS have 1,200 members in Scotland and we advocate the value of library and information professionals’ skills to society as well as supporting our members in attaining and retaining professional qualifications such as Chartership. We also organise training and development opportunities for our members.

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Join CILIPS and the RNIB, as they share tips for making your digital provision more accessible for blind or partially sighted service users.

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 <a href="mailto:admin@cilips.org.uk" title="mailto:admin@cilips.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">admin@cilips.org.uk</a> 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- <a href="https://www.cilips.org.uk/rnib/" title="https://www.cilips.org.uk/rnib/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here to read the full blog from Lara!</a>"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. <a href="https://www.rniblibrary.com/iguana/www.main.cls?p=b3ba52c6-5bac-4699-afb9-0dfb99409462&v=965c415e-39bd-450b-bb45-15017d1f825b" title="https://www.rniblibrary.com/iguana/www.main.cls?p=b3ba52c6-5bac-4699-afb9-0dfb99409462&v=965c415e-39bd-450b-bb45-15017d1f825b" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Visit the RNIB Library Services website by clicking here.</a>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.

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