Making the Library Accessible for All: A Practical Guide for Librarians

by Jane Vincent

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810891468
• ISBN13: 9780810891463
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.6" x 10.9"