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...
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SKU: 9781440859076
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Author: Blanche Woolls
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Disabilities and the Library: Fostering Equity for Patrons and Staff with Differing Abilities by Woolls, Blanche

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

€185,94

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

€185,94
Author: Blanche Woolls
Format: Paperback
Language: English

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: Blanche Woolls
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Published: 11/11/2022
Pages: 532
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.40lbs
Size: 10.30h x 7.50w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9781440859076

About the Author

Clayton A. Copeland, PhD, is director of the SLIS Laboratory for Leadership in the Equity of Access and Diversity (LLEAD) and helps to manage the Linda Lucas Walling Collection for Universal Access.


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