Digital Talking Books are here!

Talking Book and Braille Librarians from 23 states will gather in Columbia, South Carolina at the 2012 KLAS Users’ Conference to discuss how to improve patron service and incorporate new technologies while working within budget and staff constraints.

This year’s conference theme, MORE: Dynamic Service in a Changing Environment invites conference attendees to view challenges as an opportunity for creative solutions. Conference sessions include topics on serving patrons in a digital environment, using social media to promote library services, and other emerging software and service trends.

Librarian of Congress James H. Billington recently announced the appointment of Karen A. Keninger as director of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), effective March 26, 2012. Keninger succeeds Frank Kurt Cylke, who retired from federal service on February 28, 2011.

"Ms. Keninger’s qualifications and experience are superb for this position," said Billington in announcing the appointment. "She has demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking throughout her career." Since 2008, Keninger has been the director of the Iowa Department for the Blind, a leading provider in the United States of vocational rehabilitation and independent-living programs and library services for blind and visually impaired individuals. Keninger was selected from an impressive pool of candidates following an extensive search process that began last year.

When?
March 27, 2012 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Where?
Federation Center of the Blind 119 S. Kilbourne Road Columbia, SC 29205

Topic
Blindness Awareness
Come learn about technology solutions for the blind: JAWS® screen reading software, Braille displays, scanning and reading - and more!

Door Prize Drawing for a FREE PLEXTALK Pocket DAISY Player/Recorder: Read books, play music, keep memos, record. Small and lightweight.

Early registration is encouraged! Seating is limited.

Three Easy Ways to Register for this Event
By Phone: 1-800-336-5658
By e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Online: www.FreedomScientific.com/Seminars

Complimentary Lunch Included
Continuing Education Credits Available by Request

Sponsored by
National Federation of the Blind
Computer Science & Technology Division of the NFB of SC

In Partnership with
CNI Systems - Freedom Scientific Dealer
SC Commission for the Blind