Making the Library Accessible for All
A Practical Guide for Librarians
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Library & Information Services
| Author: | Jane Vincent | ISBN: | 9780810891470 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers | Publication: | April 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jane Vincent |
| ISBN: | 9780810891470 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Publication: | April 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Language: | English |
Any library open to the public has a legal and ethical obligation to make their services accessible. This book is intended to be a single-source guide relevant to all library functions that librarians can easily refer to when planning, remediating, or evaluating for accessibility. It has a unique holistic perspective, as well as an emphasis on perceiving people with disabilities as providing resources to meet a common goal rather than as a population to be “served.”
Accessibility is becoming an issue that libraries can no longer ignore. Making the Library Accessible for All provides a holistic guide to accessibility that addresses common issues and gives strategies for responding to unique situations. Topics addressed include:
- Increasing effectiveness of interactions with patrons who have disabilities
- Interpreting the real intent behind architectural and website accessibility guidelines
- Making events and trainings inclusive for everyone
Any library open to the public has a legal and ethical obligation to make their services accessible. This book is intended to be a single-source guide relevant to all library functions that librarians can easily refer to when planning, remediating, or evaluating for accessibility. It has a unique holistic perspective, as well as an emphasis on perceiving people with disabilities as providing resources to meet a common goal rather than as a population to be “served.”
Accessibility is becoming an issue that libraries can no longer ignore. Making the Library Accessible for All provides a holistic guide to accessibility that addresses common issues and gives strategies for responding to unique situations. Topics addressed include:
- Increasing effectiveness of interactions with patrons who have disabilities
- Interpreting the real intent behind architectural and website accessibility guidelines
- Making events and trainings inclusive for everyone
