[Athen] Need help understanding title on Internet Archive for blind student

[Steven Bianco]

Justin, I had sent the reply but I do not think it went through due to my email address not being the same as that on the list.

I believe the "in copyright" files are encrypted. Their help indicates needing a key from the Library of Congress to access current books https://openlibrary.org/help/faq/accessing#protected-daisy and how to apply for one. Once that is secured for the student they should have 24/7 access to the titles regardless if there is a waiting list for the item.

Steven Bianco
Florida SouthWestern State College
Office of Information Technology
Electronic Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Specialist

Phone: (239) 432-6774 or X16774
Email:  Steven.Bianco at FSW.edu<mailto:Steven.Bianco at FSW.edu>

From: Steven Bianco
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2020 1:28 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list at u.washington.edu>
Subject: RE: [Athen] Need help understanding title on Internet Archive for blind student

I believe the "in copyright" files are encrypted. Their help indicates needing a key from the Library of Congress to access current books https://openlibrary.org/help/faq/accessing#protected-daisy

Steven Bianco
Florida SouthWestern State College
Office of Information Technology
Electronic Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Specialist

Phone: (239) 432-6774 or X16774
Email:  Steven.Bianco at FSW.edu<mailto:Steven.Bianco at FSW.edu>

From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu<mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu>> On Behalf Of Deborah Armstrong
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2020 1:20 PM
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Subject: Re: [Athen] Need help understanding title on Internet Archive for blind student

I've downloaded historical books on communism from the internet archive in Daisy and they played on the VR stream just fine. I don't think things on the archive are protected though.


From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu<mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu>> On Behalf Of Justin Romack
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2020 9:29 AM
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Subject: [Athen] Need help understanding title on Internet Archive for blind student

Howdy all!

Hoping you are safe and well in your respective corner of the world. I know we're all desperately awaiting news that we're trending in a positive direction ...

I'm researching alt format materials for a totally blind student. I found one of their books in the Internet Archive - and see it's available for download in a protected DAISY format (as well as encrypted PDF and EPUB files to borrow.) I've never had experience with IA ... and truthfully, this is why. Access to their resources ... especially for blind students ... feels like a black box.

Can anyone shed some light on how I can help my student access these materials?

Gratefully,
J

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