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Internet Policy
Computer Training Classes
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Internet Access Guidelines
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The Reference Center
provides a committed team of professional librarians who assist patrons in
locating information, reference resources, interlibrary loans and other research
materials for personal enrichment and learning. In addition to a friendly,
helpful staff, visitors to the Reference Center will find:
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Centrally located
reference and information services
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Opportunities to take
computer classes and attend special programs
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Express and research
computer workstations equipped with an online catalog, the Internet, MS
Office, and a wide
array of electronic information databases
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Special collections of
business, investment, health, consumer and community information
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KURZWEIL
SCREEN READING SYSTEM
“I can see, I can read, I am
independent!” was the reaction of John Speranza of Brighton (pictured
above) after
being trained by Karen Kase-McLaren, Reference and Network Services
Manager, to use the Kurzweil 3000 reading system at Brighton Memorial
Library. Easy to use for anyone who is visually impaired, or unfamiliar
with computers, the Kurzweil 3000 is a tool that brings together a
scanner, computer and speakers to “read” printed words out loud. Mr.
Speranza, who has macular degeneration, said the Kurzweil is superior to
any magnification or reading device he had previously used.
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The Kurzweil will magnify words from
legal documents, medical articles, newspapers or any other printed
pages. For individuals who have learning disabilities like dyslexia,
attention deficit disorder and other literacy difficulties, the Kurzweil
has the capability to highlight and read aloud word passages,
definitions and spellings. It also will read words in other languages
and provide assistance to those who are learning the English language.
Brighton Memorial Library was able to add this state-of-the-art reading
system through a generous Adult Literacy Services grant from the New
York State Education Department secured by the Monroe County Library
System. Anyone interested in using the Kurzweil may stop at or call the Reference Center at
(585) 784-5300.
The Alice Wilson Room
features the latest information technology to expand access for people
who are challenged by visual impairments, learning disabilities and
literacy difficulties. The Kurzweil is an easy to use screen
computerized system equipped for low vision readers, equipped with audio
and large print technology. The enhanced PC includes a scanner
and Zoomtext, a fully integrated magnifier and screen reader. The
Electronic Typewriter offers a professional touch keyboard and
advanced typing capabilities, including text storage and correction
memory. The Microform Reader/Printer provide easy browsing and
printing of genealogy sources, like back issues of the Brighton
Pittsford Post, the Democrat & Chronicle, the New York
Times and local history
records.
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