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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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2007
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ753966 |
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Table of Contents:
- Choosing and Using Text-to-Speech Software Peters, Tom Bell, Lori Computer Software Computer Software Selection Artificial Speech Library Services Assistive Technology Computer Software Evaluation Computer Software Reviews This article describes a computer-based technology for generating speech called text-to-speech (TTS). This software is ready for widespread use by libraries, other organizations, and individual users. It offers the affordable ability to turn just about any electronic text that is not image-based into an artificially spoken communication. The authors further explain the software's pros and cons and list a few vendors of standalone TTS software programs. Lastly, they offer advice for librarians in considering TTS software.