For those who asked the very logical question of when all these changes to the NLS BARD web site would happen, such as the wish list, integration of web braille, ability to view your previous downloads, and so on are supposed to take place, I wrote directly to the Missouri director Richard Smith, and he forwarded to me the following answer from BARD support. This is the only information available. Reg We are very close to launching new BARD. The current schedule is to have a "practice BARD including Web Braille" available by the end of summer for network library staff to become familiar with it so they can assist patrons with the change. New BARD should open to patrons shortly after that. Right now we are down to last round fixes and small interface modifications. We are expecting patron launch in the fall.
Richard J. Smith, Director Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: 573-522-2767 Email: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.sos.mo.gov/wolfner/ Not sure what to read next? Find a good DIGITAL book at: http://www.sos.mo.gov/wolfner/readings.asp From: Reginald George [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 8:44 AM To: Smith, Richard Subject: Re: Modifications this is great. The only question on everyone’s lips is what is the date that all this will be rolled out on BARD? When will we start seeing the changes?
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