[nfbmi-talk] FW: BTBL Computer Club Debuts the BARD Mobile App

[Larry Posont]

National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
20812 Ann Arbor Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

September 17, 2013

Dear Michigan Federationists:

     Here is some information from Scott Norris that will be of
interest to many of you.
Sincerely,
Larry Posont
President
 National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
 (313) 271-3058
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On 9/17/13, Norris, Scott (LARA) <NorrisS5 at michigan.gov> wrote:
> Hi Larry,
>
> Here is the information I sent out about this Saturday's BTBL Computer
> club.
>
> Scott
>
> From: Norris, Scott (LARA)
> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 4:58 PM
> To: BSBP Staff
> Subject: BTBL Computer Club Debuts the BARD Mobile App
>
> Good Afternoon All,
>
> Mark your calendars for Saturday, September, 21.  The BTBL Computer Club
> will debut the BARD Mobile App.
>
> BTBL has been given one copy of the  BARD Mobile Preview App so staff can
> familiarize themselves with its' operation.  Other LBPHs around the country
> have also volunteered to take part in previewing the BARD Mobile App in
> anticipation of the soon to be released BARD Mobile App for iOS products.
> NLS wants to ensure that BARD patrons wishing to take advantage of
> downloading and playing books on their Apple mobile device can call on their
> network library for assistance with this new mobile app.
>
> Your presenter, Scott Norris will demonstrate Opening the BARD Mobile App on
> an iPad Mini, searching for BARD books, down loading them to the iPad Mini,
> and navigating the book using the features of the BARD Mobile App.
>
> Mobility has truly come to people who are blind or have a visual impairment.
>  We can take our NLS books with us on our mobile phone or tablet.
>
> Join us for this historical event.
>
> The BTBL Computer Club meets in the BTBL public service area LOCATED on the
> first floor of the Library of Michigan across from the elevators.  We meet
> from 10:30-12:30.
> If you are unable to join us in Lansing see later in this message for
> information on how to log in to the BTBL Online Meeting Room.
>
> If you want to stay for the book club we order out lunch from one of the
> local sub shops.
>
> One hour after the BTBL Computer Club ends the BTBL Book Club meets from
> 1:30-3:00.  We meet in the BTBL public service area located on the first
> floor of the Library of Michigan across from the elevators.
>
>
>
> September's book is DB75564 The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln by Stephen L
> Carter
>
> In this alternate history of Abraham Lincoln, the president survives the
> assassination attempt only to be faced with charges that his conduct during
> the Civil War violated the U.S. Constitution. Young law clerk Abigail
> Canner, a black woman, assists the defense.
>
>
>
> October's book is DB55333 Bringing down the House: The Inside Story of six
> MIT Students who Took Vegas for Millions by Ben Mezrich
> Insider account of six audacious math geniuses from MIT who cheated and
> scammed Las Vegas casinos. While enrolled full time, these students led
> double lives gambling for the thrill of high stakes until their wins marked
> them for revenge.
>
>
>
> If you are unable to join us in Lansing you can join us in the BTBL Online
> Meeting Room. If you have a computer, speakers, microphone, (optional) and
> Internet access you can participate in the BTBL Computer/Book Club online.
>
> To access the BTBL Online Meeting Room use this link
>
> http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs417aa6694fed
>
> Users of the BTBL online room may enter any username they wish. To enter the
> room as a participant, please leave the password field blank. A software
> plug-in is required for full access to tcConference, the webconferencing
> software from a company called Talking Communities. The entry page to the
> BTBL Online Meeting Room contains helpful information about the plug-in. A
> no-plug-in-required web interface also is available for Mac, Linux, and MS
> users who cannot (or prefer not to) install the software plug-in. Please
> note, however, that not all tcConference features are available through the
> web interface.
>
> Access to the BTBL Online Meeting Room is provided through financial support
> from the Library of Michigan Foundation.
>
> If you have further questions contact Scott Norris at the information listed
> below between 7:30-5:00 Monday-Thursday and 7:30-11:30 Friday.
>
>
>
> See you at the computer and book club,
>
>
>
> Scott
>
>
> Scott J. Norris
> Adaptive Technology Librarian
> Braille and Talking Book Library
> Bureau of Services to Blind Persons
> Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
> V: 517-373-5516
> F: 517-373-5865
> 702 W Kalamazoo St
> Lansing, MI 48915
> www.michigan.gov/btbl<http://www.michigan.gov/btbl>
>
>