Source citations to tactile drawings

[Michael Gunner]

Hello Don,

What is the correct format for the placement of source information to a tactile drawing within a volume and not in a tactile supplement. I was taught to not include the source information with the tactile but to place it before the tactile with associated information (blocked fifth cell to prior line). When this topic was discussed during conference the general consensus was to place the source at the most appropriate location before the tactile.  I have been told recently that the source citation should be placed after the tactile in 7-5. I can not find anything definitive in the new Tactile Guideline addressing this except for section 9.5 which applies to graphic supplements.

I look forward to your response.

Thank you

 

[Donald Winiecki]

Michael,

Your question presented NBA's experts in tactile graphics with quite a challenge!

In GSTG 2022, section 5.2 provides us with an order in which information is to be presented to readers. The order of information is:
Heading, Caption, T-note, Key, Graphic, Source.

So, from 5.2 we are told that source information is to be placed after the TG itself.

Next, because you are addressing TGs within a braille volume and not in a supplement, for more information about how to format the source citation, we look to Braille Formats for guidance.

BF section 9.5 addresses "Source Citations and Permission to Copy." 9.5.1b is the important part for your issue!

9.5.1b: "Location of the source citation is in the fifth cell to the right of the beginning of the previous line. At least one line of the source citation must be on the same page as the material to which it applies."

There is no guideline indicating that a blank line should be placed before the source material, but we conclude that this would be advisable if it can be made to work with BF 9.5.1.

In other words,

• add a blank line before the source citation for a TG if you can ensure at least one line of the citation will occur on the same page as the TG to which it applies.
• If you can't keep at least one line of the citation on the same page as the TG, then omit the blank line.

As above, keep margins for the source citation five cells to the right of the beginning of the previous line.

Overall, our TG experts indicate that consistency in application is of primary importance. The blank line between a TG and source citation is advisable but not required. Whatever you do, keep consistent so that readers experience consistency throughout your transcription.

We hope this answers all of your questions!

[Michael Gunner]

Thank you for the response. So basically, since all tactiles are left flush, all sources will be blocked in cell 5 after tactle.

[Donald Winiecki]

Yes. That is accurate.

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