Name: Disabilities and the Library: Fostering Equity for Patrons and Staff with Differing Abilities
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Author: Woolls, Blanche ; Copeland, Clayton A.
ISBN: 9781440859076

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Disabilities and the Library: Fostering Equity for Patrons and Staff with Differing Abilities

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Physical Book

Publisher

Libraries Unlimited

Author

Woolls, Blanche ; Copeland, Clayton A.

Language

English

Pages

532

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

26.2 x 19.1 x 3.6 cm

Weight

1.09 kg.

ISBN13

9781440859076

Synopsis "Disabilities and the Library: Fostering Equity for Patrons and Staff with Differing Abilities"

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.

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