[Dtb-talk] Michael Moodie to Retire

[David Andrews]

While I don't want to rumor monger, I have now heard from several 
separate sources that Michael Moodie, Deputy Director of the National 
Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is going to 
be retiring soon.  In fact I was told it is at the end of this week.

Those of us who are interested in digital talking books owe a great 
debt to Michael.  He shepherded everybody through the process that 
produced the ANSI/NISO Z39-86 Standard.  He has been the prime day to 
day mover and shaker in NLS's efforts to convert their program to 
digital.  It is a multi-year, multi-million dollar complex 
process.  Michael has done a masterful job of taking input from many, 
juggling myriad details and making many wise and good decisions.  The 
system/process is much more complex than most would imagine.

I would like to thank!!!!! Michael for all his work, and wish him 
success in his next endeavor.  If he does as well at it, as he has 
done with his current under takings then we surely will hear about him again.

Good Bye.

Dave




David Andrews and white cane Harry.