Library Ergonomics and Security

This troley raises from door to waist height for shelving.  It is used in conjunction with FKI logistics automated self check-in system.

Height-adjustable circulation desks.

"Ergonomics is all about fitting an activity to a person. This primarily relates to making people's work situations as comfortable as possible for the tasks they must perform so that they can avoid injury."

Alarm at the exit door.

Libraries provide physical security for their material collections to prevent theft and damage. "Electronic security measures are also primarily aimed at computers and servers in the library." 

Library Web Sites

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 "Awesome!  I never knew I could get these from our library Web Site."

 One of the tools offered by Library 2.0 is providing links to electronic resources and also giving information about prints.  Users can access whatever information they need through library Web Sites.  In fact, libraries are very rich in providing interactive services to connect and engage the community they serve in divers ways such as Blogs, Wikis, and other aspects of Web 2.0.

Group Technology Review for Frank, Jessica, and myself is in progress.  Frank sent some photos through Flickr to both Jessica and I.



 

            

                                                                                                               

Universal Design: Adaptive/Assistive Technology Needs

                                  

Universal Design helps in making products and services usable by people with wide range of skills and abilities.

This picture shows a child with a visual impairment, using a computer with special creen magnifying software to make the letters larger and easier to read.

Braille is a system of writing and printing for the blind in which varied arrangements of raised dots representing letters and numerals can be identified by touch.

Touchpad fulfills the function of a mouse by having the user touch a flat pad to move an arrow on the screen.

Trackball helps a user move a ball with his/her palm to move an arrow on the screen.

                                     Universal Design makes home safe and accessible for the elderly, the handicapped, and the very young ones.  Automobiles too are built for the convenience of the handicap.