Training Program

Preparing Network Staff

For Digital Rollout

Digital Playback Equipment Training

• Develop Patron User Guides to Accompany Players in large print, and braille.

Digital Playback Equipment Training

• Library and Machine Lending Agency (MLA) Training in Machine Use:

1. Basic DTB use by patrons.

2. Returned DTB Machines to Library/MLA.

Digital Duplication Training

• “How To” guideline for duplication.

• Training on the NLS supplied label-making software.

Digital Download Training

• Verify and register readers for Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD).

• Download Process.

• Duplication onto cartridge or thumb drive.

• Information on third party websites for patron referral.

Local Digital Recording Training

• Standards for Digital Audio Master Recordings of Magazines.

(www.loc.gov/nls/specs/networkguideline1-2006.pdf)

• Standards for Digital Audio Master Recordings of Books.

• Provide handbook on steps to create a DB.

Voyager Catalog Training

• Possible tutorial.

• Possible Frequently Asked Questions site.

• Possible Webinar.