[Blindtlk] Accessible World's Special Program Series presents Lloyd Rasmussen, January 26, 2010

[David Andrews]

From: News Wire
listservice at accessibleworld.org
Subject: Accessible World's Special Program
Series presents Lloyd Rasmussen, January 26,
2010
News Wire:
Accessible World Special Program Series
Lloyd Rasmussen of NLS will unofficially
speak to us on how to use the BARD
Downloadable web site. He will give us useful
tips for finding books and in general getting
around the site.
Let us now read what Lloyd has to say about
his presentation.
Lloyd Rasmussen, a senior electronics
engineer at the National Library Service for
the Blind and Physically Handicapped will
discuss "the evolution and devolution of the
NLS talking book program". From his
perspective, he will be prepared to discuss
the history of the talking book program in
the United States, factors which have driven
the technology of the program along the way,
its current status and future prospects.
There will also be some discussion of how
consumers can use and support the program.
You can expect a lively question and answer
segment after his presentation
Date: Tuesday January 26, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM PST, 7:00 PM MST, 8:00PM. CST,
9:00 PM EST and elsewhere in the world
Wednesday 2:00 GMT.
Approximately 15 minutes prior to the event
start time; go to the Accessible World
Auditorium at:
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Or, alternatively,
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Communities online conferencing software,
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