SESSION 4. Good Practices from Around the World
1. Sapie: a Japanese national online library services for persons with print disabilities.
Naoki Jin
Wednesday 21st August 10:30-12:30
Abstract ＆ Presentation :
Abstract ＆ Presentation :
- Introduces an Internet-based library called SAPIE, which is a Japanese online library services for persons with print disabilities operated by the National Association of Institutions of Information Services for Visually Impaired Persons
- The situation of Sapie and information services for people with visual impairment
- History of Sapie and Challenges for the future
4.1_SAPIE in Alex, Naoki Jin.pdfBio :
Bio :
Mr. Jin is Chair of the Committee on Digital Books at the National Association of Institutions of Information Services for Visually Impaired Persons (NAIVI).
He is a librarian and in charge of information support for visually impaired people at the Visually Impaired Life Information Center Gifu since May 2008.
His work is involved in production and lending of Braille books, talking books, DAISY books to visually impaired people.
* Following the conventions of the IFLA WLIC Program, all honorifics are omitted in the Program.