Global Library Serving Persons with Disabilities

Members of the DAISY Consortium and of the International Federation of Libraries Association (IFLA), Section of the Blind (LBS) are thinking and talking about this dream. This presentation will describe my understanding of what exactly this means, how it might work, and the barriers that must be overcome before it can become a reality.

In this module

Describing the Global Library Possible Components of the Global Library Barriers to the Global Library 1. International Copyright Clearance 2. Digital Rights Management 3. International ILL fees 4. Federated Search Plans To Move Towards a Global Library

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