[Social-sciences-list] introduction

[Arielle Silverman]

Hi Anna,
Welcome to the list. I'm glad you joined us!
Arielle

On 7/24/12, Kresmer, Anna <AKresmer at nfb.org> wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> As archivist for the tenBroek Library, I am deeply interested in and
> committed to making historical research accessible to blind researchers. In
> the past, archives and special collections have not been particularly open
> to researchers with disabilities. Reading rooms are often ill-equipped to
> provide services to researchers needing access accommodations and this can
> make research seem prohibitive. Even with the advent of the web and the push
> to put digitized collection materials online, the need to ensure that these
> materials are accessible to print disabled patrons is often neglected. At
> the tenBroek Library, accessibility is one of our core values and I work
> closely with researchers to ensure they get the information they need.
>
> Although my work is not with scientists and patrons conducting quantitative
> data, I am interested in the research processes used by blind researchers in
> any setting. I am also interested in your experiences working with research
> materials (both in person and online), as well as with facilities and
> institutional staff like librarians and archivists.
>
> I look forward to some interesting discussions.
>
> Have a great day,
> Anna
>
> Anna K. Kresmer, MSLS
> Archivist
> Jacobus tenBroek Library
> National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute
> 200 East Wells Street
> at Jernigan Place
> Baltimore, MD 21230
> Telephone: (410) 659-9314, ext. 2310
> Email: akresmer at nfb.org
>
> Check out the JtB Library's new archives and manuscripts database, The Cane
> Tip!
> www.nfb.org/thecanetip<http://www.nfb.org/thecanetip>
>