111—6.2(216B) Services.
- 6.2(1) Transcription of standard print reading materials into alternative media. Transcription of standard print reading materials into the alternative media of braille, digital audio, large print, or electronic text shall be provided to the extent that resources are available and following research of the library for the blind and physically handicapped and other libraries, volunteer production agencies, and vendors which confirm that the requested item is not available in any alternative media which can be effectively used by the library patron; or that the item exists, but cannot be acquired by loan, purchase, or duplication. Priority will be given to requests which enable persons to meet a vocational or educational need. Transcription is one method of providing access to standard print reading materials, and will be used in combination with other resources in order to provide as much support as possible to each person requesting transcription services. Other requests will be honored contingent upon availability of resources.
- 6.2(2) Reserved.
Services include, but are not limited to, provision and circulation of books, magazines and videos in braille, recorded cassette, digital audio, digital cartridge, electronic text, descriptive video, or large-type formats; provision and maintenance of playback equipment; transcription, production and duplication of standard print material into braille, digital audio, large print, or electronic text formats; and research, acquisition by loan or purchase, or production of instructional materials.
[ARC 0461C, IAB 11/28/12, effective 1/2/13]