Book Description
This planning guide will enable libraries to create and maintain a truly inclusive environment for all patrons.
Author : Michelle Kowalsky
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 43,30 MB
Release : 2016-10-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 083891487X
This planning guide will enable libraries to create and maintain a truly inclusive environment for all patrons.
Author : Elizabeth Ann Roberts
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,38 MB
Release :
Category : Libraries and people with disabilities
ISBN :
Author : Clayton A. Copeland
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 41,64 MB
Release : 2022-11-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
Librarians need to understand the needs and abilities of differently abled patrons, and anyone responsible for hiring and managing librarians must know how to provide an equitable environment. This book serves as an educational resource for both groups. Understanding the needs and abilities of patrons who are differently abled increases librarians' ability to serve them from childhood through adulthood. While some librarians are fortunate to have had coursework to help them understand the needs and abilities of the differently abled, many have had little experience working with this diverse group. In addition, many persons who are differently abled are-or would like to become-librarians. Disabilities and the Library helps readers understand the challenges faced by people who are differently abled, both as patrons and as information professionals. Readers will learn to assess their library's physical facilities, programming, staff, and continuing education to ensure that their libraries are prepared to include people of all abilities. Inclusive programming and collection development suggestions will help librarians to meet the needs of patrons and colleagues with mobility and dexterity problems, learning differences, hearing and vision limitations, sensory and cognitive challenges, autism, and more. Additional information is included about assistive and adaptive technologies and web accessibility. Librarians will value this accessible and important book as they strive for equity and inclusivity.
Author : Courtney Deines-Jones
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 20,52 MB
Release : 2007-02-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1780631057
The book takes account of the key fact that to maximize their potential, people must have lifelong access to the information and services offered through books and libraries. Whether to address concerns of an ageing population or to enable all citizens to contribute fully through meaningful education and work opportunities, more emphasis is being given to promoting library services to people who have disabilities. This book is a compendium of articles focused on serving adults with disabilities in an international setting. From this book, librarians, policy makers and constituents will understand the importance of serving all potential patrons, will be exposed to best practices and model programs, and will learn techniques and strategies for improving the services their libraries offer. Pragmatic approach gives librarians tools they can use immediately to improve their services Policy overviews help librarians understand advocacy issues Emphasis on universal access helps librarians and decision-makers understand how improving services for people with disabilities improves services for all patrons
Author : Jane Vincent
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 36,79 MB
Release : 2024-03-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1538176823
Libraries have an ethical, and usually a legal, obligation to make their services accessible to disabled patrons and employees. Making the Library Accessible for All is a single-source guide that librarians can refer to when planning, remediating, or evaluating accessibility. With a unique holistic approach, it emphasizes the perception of people with disabilities as partners in meeting a common goal rather than as a population to be “served.” Topics addressed and updated in this second edition include: Multiple interviews with librarians and other experts in the field about proven accessibility strategies for libraries, personal experiences, and cutting-edge innovations; Innovations in providing assistive digital technology, many of which are free or built into common programs; An overview of changes coming to accessibility guidelines for digital content; Up-to-date information on legislation that may affect some or all libraries; An evaluation of how the COVID pandemic has changed both library services and patron needs
Author : Marilyn M. Irwin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 28,22 MB
Release : 1995-04-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1567509657
Developmental disabilities are the most numerous of disabilities, and they are exceptionally complex. This professional reference overviews developmental disabilities, discusses the information needs of people with developmental disabilities, and provides practical guidance to librarians and information professionals who serve them. Particular attention is given to the ramifications of the Americans with Disabilities Act for librarians. The first part of the book defines and describes developmental disabilities from perspectives relevant to librarians and information professionals. The second part examines key life issues that have a major impact on people with developmental disabilities. This section emphasizes the current trend toward the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in mainstream society. References to related information sources are included throughout. The third part looks at disabilities from the perspective of the library or other information agency. An appendix lists organizations, agencies, businesses, and libraries that provide additional materials.
Author : Brian Wentz
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 33,94 MB
Release : 2015-12-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1785606522
With contributions from researchers, educators, and practitioners from across a range of fields, this volume will be an important resource for library professionals in all types of libraries as well as a reference for researchers and educators about the efforts, challenges and opportunities related to the inclusive future of libraries.
Author : Matthew Conner
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 27,83 MB
Release : 2020-01-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1789733855
In a climate of tightened budgets and severe demands on public literacy resources, Conner and Plocharczyck go to the foundations of social justice in Cultural Studies to show how the means of integrating those with disabilities into libraries and communities can be found in our everyday practices.
Author : Joanne L. Crispen
Publisher : Chicago : Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies, a division of the American Library Association
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 17,26 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
These are papers from a preconference on the Americans with Disabilities Act, held before the 1992 ALA Annual Conference in San Francisco. A range of experts give their views on how libraries can address the service needs of the deaf and hearing impaired and those with other disabilities.
Author : Char Booth
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 23,61 MB
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838994423
In this issue of Library Technology Reports, editor Booth makes the case that that attention to the core principles of consistency, flexibility, and simplicity go hand in hand with libraries’ commitments to open information and accessibility.