[Libs-Or] Digital Talking Book Petition

[Jim Scheppke]

Right Jenny.  The petition itself is clear that it is for "consumers 
and supporters."  Thanks. --> Jim


On Monday, August 9, 2004, at 11:50 AM, PETERSON Jenny wrote:

> Jim,
> The following phrase appears on the "signature" page of this petition:
> "Eligible signatories: Blind & Reading Disabled Persons." Since you're
> urging
> us to sign, I'm assuming that it's not *limited* to those who are 
> blind or
> reading disabled?
>
> Thanks -
> Jenny Peterson
>
> Jenny Peterson, Adult Svcs. Mngr.
> Springfield Public Library
> 225 5th St. / Springfield OR 97477
> 541-726-2234
> jgpeterson at ci.springfield.or.us
>
>
>>>> Jim Scheppke 08/06/04 08:59PM >>>
> Our Talking Book and Braille Services Advisory Council is sponsoring an
> online petition to advocate for accelerated development of digital
> talking books in the US to better serve blind and print-disabled
> library users:
>
> http://www.petitiononline.com/talking/petition.html
>
> I see some Oregon librarians from Clackamas County have already signed,
> but we need a lot more signatures for this to be effective.  I hope you
> will sign, and encourage others to sign.  We are meeting in a few weeks
> with a staff person from Senator Wyden's office about this issue, and
> it would be nice to show him that we have gotten a lot of support.
>
> Thanks for your help! --> Jim
>
>
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