[Michlib-l] Two questions...

[G Nartker]

Hello Library Community -

I have two questions to pose to anyone interested in providing some 
advice / assistance:

(1) Is there a source for free braille material that would be 
appropriate for a 1st grader? One of our local teachers is looking for 
Easy materials that are written in braille with words accompanying the 
braille text. I have given her paperwork and information for LBPH at St. 
Clair County Library System, but would love any further help in this matter.

(2) The tech director at one of our local schools is facing a problem 
with a local automation system. He asked me if I would pose a question 
to this group concerning the use of an open source library system (ie. 
Evergreen) to run a very small school library. Of course, the school 
system has next to no money to spend on technology and the old system 
has crashed with (probably) no back up. Any information on whether open 
source is a viable 'fix' would be greatly appreciated.

As always, thank you in advance for any and all advice!
Gail Nartker, Director
Sandusky District Library
http://sandusky.lib.mi.us