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GLASS Update –
New Tools, New Tips
Stephanie Irvin, Outreach Librarian
Who we are...
Mission Statement:
Georgia Libraries for Accessible Statewide Services (GLASS)
supports accessible library services in Georgia by promoting
the use of assistive technology and by providing accessible
reading materials to those who, due to a disability, are unable
to read standard print.
Who we serve
●Blind
●Visually Impaired
●Physical Impairment
●Reading Disability
Who we are...
GLASS Network
● Headquarters
● Distribution center
● Subregional library
● Advisory & outreach center
● Two outreach service areas
Most services are remote
Where we are…..
● Almost 14,000 active users
● Circulation of almost 357,576 physical talking books
● Over 389,944 physical books in the collection
● Daily pull between 1400 and 2200 requested audiobooks
● 86 patrons using embossed braille
Where we are…
● BARD has gained almost 500 users since 2015
● 2437 users of BARD
● Over 100,550 digital book downloads
● About a third of our circulation is digital!
Where we are…
● Partnership with Benetech means all patrons get free
Bookshare accounts regardless of age
How we educate
● Second Georgia Accessibility Conference
● Three GLASS classes in the Learning Center
•An introduction to GLASS
•GLASS Services: An In-Depth Look
•GLASS Toolkit for Public Libraries
How we educate
● Accessible technology kits
How we educate
● GLASS YouTube
What resources did we provide?
Free tools for public libraries
● Accessibility tool kits available for checkout for public
libraries
● Accessible keyboards, book readers and other tools
given to libraries that want them
What resources did we provide?
Providing outreach across the state
● Quarterly newsletter in print and accessible digital
formats. Several patrons receive braille copies.
● Maintain GLASS-L email mailing list
● Facebook and webpage
● Pursue time and cost-effective outreach throughout
the state
What we’re doing in 2017 ...
● Host the KLAS Conference for libraries using KLAS,
our integrated library system (KLAS)
● Patron download on demand
● Promote Bookshare to current and existing patrons
● Continue finding and educating potential partners
Answering questions
○GLEAN training – Count for CEUs!
• An Introduction to GLASS
• GLASS Services: An In-Depth Look
Answering questions
○www.georgialibraries.org/glass
• Resources for Librarians
○YouTube page
○Call 800-248-6701
Contact GLASS
Patron questions:
Toll free: 800-248-6701
Email: glass@georgialibraries.org
Web: www.georgialibraries.org/glass
Facebook: georgialibrariesglass
Outreach:
Stephanie Irvin
sirvin@georgialibraries.org
404-235-7157

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GLASS Update – New Tools, New Tips

  • 1. GLASS Update – New Tools, New Tips Stephanie Irvin, Outreach Librarian
  • 2. Who we are... Mission Statement: Georgia Libraries for Accessible Statewide Services (GLASS) supports accessible library services in Georgia by promoting the use of assistive technology and by providing accessible reading materials to those who, due to a disability, are unable to read standard print.
  • 3. Who we serve ●Blind ●Visually Impaired ●Physical Impairment ●Reading Disability
  • 4. Who we are... GLASS Network ● Headquarters ● Distribution center ● Subregional library ● Advisory & outreach center ● Two outreach service areas Most services are remote
  • 5. Where we are….. ● Almost 14,000 active users ● Circulation of almost 357,576 physical talking books ● Over 389,944 physical books in the collection ● Daily pull between 1400 and 2200 requested audiobooks ● 86 patrons using embossed braille
  • 6. Where we are… ● BARD has gained almost 500 users since 2015 ● 2437 users of BARD ● Over 100,550 digital book downloads ● About a third of our circulation is digital!
  • 7. Where we are… ● Partnership with Benetech means all patrons get free Bookshare accounts regardless of age
  • 8.
  • 9.
  • 10. How we educate ● Second Georgia Accessibility Conference ● Three GLASS classes in the Learning Center •An introduction to GLASS •GLASS Services: An In-Depth Look •GLASS Toolkit for Public Libraries
  • 11. How we educate ● Accessible technology kits
  • 12. How we educate ● GLASS YouTube
  • 13. What resources did we provide? Free tools for public libraries ● Accessibility tool kits available for checkout for public libraries ● Accessible keyboards, book readers and other tools given to libraries that want them
  • 14. What resources did we provide? Providing outreach across the state ● Quarterly newsletter in print and accessible digital formats. Several patrons receive braille copies. ● Maintain GLASS-L email mailing list ● Facebook and webpage ● Pursue time and cost-effective outreach throughout the state
  • 15. What we’re doing in 2017 ... ● Host the KLAS Conference for libraries using KLAS, our integrated library system (KLAS) ● Patron download on demand ● Promote Bookshare to current and existing patrons ● Continue finding and educating potential partners
  • 16. Answering questions ○GLEAN training – Count for CEUs! • An Introduction to GLASS • GLASS Services: An In-Depth Look
  • 17. Answering questions ○www.georgialibraries.org/glass • Resources for Librarians ○YouTube page ○Call 800-248-6701
  • 18. Contact GLASS Patron questions: Toll free: 800-248-6701 Email: glass@georgialibraries.org Web: www.georgialibraries.org/glass Facebook: georgialibrariesglass Outreach: Stephanie Irvin sirvin@georgialibraries.org 404-235-7157