Assistive Technology Survey

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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

 


Google books

Digital platforms like Google Books have greatly expanded patrons' access to literature and research materials. This is great for users who rely on digital content. Google Books offers the public:

  • ·       The opportunity to browse books online, As long as the publisher has given permission and the copyright is out a preview will be available.
  • ·       The public can buy or borrow books directly from the site.
  • ·       Search their database for information like book reviews, web references, maps, and other helpful material.

(About Google Books – Google Books)

This type of assistive technology and its access to the digitized content can mean independence to some users. For others, it could be how to get ahead. Google Books allows for quick access, which can be beneficial to adult learners, as well as students. 

Sources Cited

About Google Books – Google Books. (n.d.). https://www.google.com/intl/en/googlebooks/about/index.html

 "Libraries help close the digital divide." Washingtonpost.com, 1 May 2015. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpointslink.gale.com/apps/doc/A411878803/OVIC?u=cclc_palomar&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=ba2940c4. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

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