AMELib
The A.S.F.A. Library & Information Center participates in the AMELib (Accessible Multi-modal Electronic Library) service as part of its support for users with print disabilities.
AMELib is a multimodal digital library created in 2015 by the HEAL-Link, following an initiative by the Library of Panteion University. The purpose of AMELib and HEAL-Link is to provide accessible books to all print-disabled users of Greek academic libraries.
Print-disabled individuals are considered to be persons who are unable to independently read printed material and require human or technological assistance for reading. The definition includes individuals who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, dyslexic, have other learning difficulties, upper-limb disabilities, and related conditions.
To facilitate reading for print-disabled users, books are converted into various accessible formats, including PDF, Word, Daisy, ePUB, and audio files. The catalog is continuously enriched with books included in the School’s curriculum.
More information about AMELib can be found at https://amelib.seab.gr
Use of AMELib
The A.S.F.A. Library & Information Center contributes to enriching AMELib with material related to art and selected academic textbooks used by the School. Members of the academic community may inform the Library staff about their reading difficulties or needs in order to gain access to the available digital material or to submit requests for the conversion of new books into accessible formats.
To register for the AMELib service, users must submit an online application through https://amelib.seab.gr/registration-form (AMELib Registration Form). The Library, following communication with the Secretariat, confirms and certifies the user’s eligibility for registration and use of the service.
For more information and support, users may contact:
– Ms. Eleana Pathiakaki, AMELib Coordinator of ASFA Library, epathiakaki@asfa.gr, tel. 2104801205, or via the webpage of the ASFA Equal Access Unit.