Free Webinar: Inclusive Information Access: Assistive Technology in Action

Wednesday, February 18, 11:00AM-12:00PM PST

Does your library technology accommodate users with disabilities? From public access technology to online resources, libraries must be sensitive to the needs of all users, especially those who may not be able to fully access information using traditional technology.

Join us for this free TechSoup for Libraries webinar [2] to learn what libraries have done to create a more inclusive technology environment.
Assistive technology is the software, peripherals, and specialized devices that help connect disabled individuals with information and communication.
Hear how these libraries have played a key role in allowing disabled patrons to fully participate in and benefit from digital technology.

* Nancy Murillo is Director of the Pittsburg – Camp County Library (TX),
where she recently implemented a new all-in-one assistive technology
computer in partnership with the East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind.
* Clay Ragan is the Director of the Computer Training Bridge at the Forsyth
County Library (NC), where they have assistive technology stations located
in branches throughout the system.

This webinar will be recorded and archived on the TechSoup for Libraries website. Please register to receive an email notification when the archive is available.

Registration Link: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/ctj7pgf076qf&eom [3]

NYLA Advocacy Day

Library advocates can visit one-on-one with their legislators to inform them of NYLA’s State Budget Priorities for the year.

Advocacy Day Handout: Advocacy materials are distributed to Advocacy Day attendees to use in their meetings with legislators and staff.
Why is it important to travel to Albany to talk with my legislators about library issues?

Libraries need you to speak out for them.
Libraries need more state money.
Legislators need to learn what libraries do for citizens of New York State.

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Adobe Digital Editions 4.0: What you need to know

The Southern Adirondack Library System is committed to protecting the privacy of staff and members of the library community. We are concerned by the security and privacy implications of reports that Version 4.0 of Adobe Digital Editions (ADE 4.0) collects data about user reading habits and transmits this data to Adobe’s servers without encryption. This issue appears to only affect users who use ADE version 4.0 on a desktop or laptop computer for reading or managing eBooks in ePub or PDF formats. Using reading apps on your portable device does not seem to be affected. The Amazon Kindle (apps and readers) are not affected because Amazon uses propriety DRM to manage eBooks.
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