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Improving Library Services to People with Disabilities
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
Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities and the Inclusive Future of Libraries
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.
Meeting the Needs of People with Disabilities
"A recommended resource not only for relatively inexperienced librarians, educators, and social service personnel but for seasoned professionals as well". -- Library Journal
Inclusive Libraries for All
All people have the right to access library materials whenever needed. Guaranteeing rights guarantees the freedom to know as a social system. Libraries are organizations that are responsible for ensuring this freedom. Libraries are at the heart of our communities. Every day, people of all ages visit their local library to read, learn, conduct research, communicate, or socialize. However, for various reasons, some patrons or would-be patrons cannot use their library's offerings. Some potential users have disabilities or other limitations and cannot access the resources. Persons with disabilities comprise roughly 15 percent of the global population, according to the World Health Organization. ...
