An indexing cassette reference system was developed and subjected to a field trial in which 24 legally blind students from grades 7-12 were taught to use it and then tested on their skill at locating entries in a recorded sample from an encyclopedia. It was found that the students could use the cassette reference system with an acceptable degree of accuracy and within appropriate time restraints, but the indexing cassette player required further refinement to improve its reliability.
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