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Developing a Library Accessibility Plan

Author : Rebecca M. Marrall
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1538131145
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Book Synopsis Developing a Library Accessibility Plan by : Rebecca M. Marrall

Download or read book Developing a Library Accessibility Plan written by Rebecca M. Marrall and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing a Library Accessibility Plan: A Practical Guide for Librarians provides library professionals with the knowledge, tools and templates, and practical examples necessary for developing a tailored and comprehensive accessibility plan for their institution. Part One provides foundational knowledge about disability experiences in libraries, including an overview of existing legislation and a breakdown of the disability community in the United States. This part also names and defines the impact of different accessibility barriers within online, physical, and instructional settings for different populations. Part Two outlines the initial stages of a developing a comprehensive plan for resolving accessibility issues. These chapters explore how to conduct an environmental scan of existing challenges, strategies for identifying potential partners in the resolution of these problems, and how to prioritize accessibility initiatives and projects. Part Three provides several practical, real life examples of projects and initiatives drawn from the author's professional experiences. These case studies offer a summary of each accessibility project along the corresponding impact, finished by an analysis of "lessons learned" from the experience. A copy of all tools, templates, and other planning documents are available in the chapter itself. The book will help readers understand how to inventory, prioritize, plan, implement, and assess a comprehensive improvement plan for electronic, physical, and instructional and/or programming-related accessibility issues within their library.

Making the Library Accessible for All

Author : Jane Vincent
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538176823
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Making the Library Accessible for All written by Jane Vincent and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-04-02 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Libraries have an ethical, and usually a legal, obligation to make their services accessible to disabled patrons and employees. Making the Library Accessible for All is a single-source guide that librarians can refer to when planning, remediating, or evaluating accessibility. With a unique holistic approach, it emphasizes the perception of people with disabilities as partners in meeting a common goal rather than as a population to be “served.” Topics addressed and updated in this second edition include: Multiple interviews with librarians and other experts in the field about proven accessibility strategies for libraries, personal experiences, and cutting-edge innovations; Innovations in providing assistive digital technology, many of which are free or built into common programs; An overview of changes coming to accessibility guidelines for digital content; Up-to-date information on legislation that may affect some or all libraries; An evaluation of how the COVID pandemic has changed both library services and patron needs

Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities and the Inclusive Future of Libraries

Author :
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1785606522
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (856 download)

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Download or read book Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities and the Inclusive Future of Libraries written by and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Accessibility Handbook

Author : Katie Cunningham
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 1449322816
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (493 download)

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Download or read book Accessibility Handbook written by Katie Cunningham and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2012-08-27 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get practical guidelines for making your website accessible to people with disabilities. With this handbook, you’ll learn how to design or develop a site that conforms to Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act—and in the process you’ll discover how to provide a better user experience for everyone. The Accessibility Handbook introduces you to several audiences that have difficulty using today’s complex websites, including people with blindness, hearing loss, physical disabilities, and cognitive disorders. Learn how to support assistive technologies, and understand which fonts, colors, page layouts, and other design elements work best—without having to exclude advanced functions, hire outside help, or significantly increase overhead. Develop solutions that accommodate: Complete blindness. Create a logical document flow to support screen readers Low vision and color blindness. Optimize images and color schemes, and ensure your site enlarges gracefully Hearing impairment. Provide video captions and visual alerts for interactive features Physical disabilities. Make forms, popups, and navigation easier to use Cognitive disorders. Adapt fonts and text styles for dyslexic users, and design consistent, well-organized pages for people with ADHD

Universal Design in Higher Education

Author : Sheryl E. Burgstahler
Publisher : Harvard Education Press
ISBN 13 : 1612500935
Total Pages : 387 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (125 download)

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Download or read book Universal Design in Higher Education written by Sheryl E. Burgstahler and published by Harvard Education Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Universal Design in Higher Education looks at the design of physical and technological environments at institutions of higher education; at issues pertaining to curriculum and instruction; and at the full array of student services. Universal Design in Higher Education is a comprehensive guide for researchers and practitioners on creating fully accessible college and university programs. It is founded upon, and contributes to, theories of universal design in education that have been gaining increasingly wide attention in recent years. As greater numbers of students with disabilities attend postsecondary educational institutions, administrators have expressed increased interest in making their programs accessible to all students. This book provides both theoretical and practical guidance for schools as they work to turn this admirable goal into a reality. It addresses a comprehensive range of topics on universal design for higher education institutions, thus making a crucial contribution to the growing body of literature on special education and universal design. This book will be of unique value to university and college administrators, and to special education researchers, practitioners, and activists.

A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom

Author : Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF)
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838913253
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom written by Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collecting several key documents and policy statements, this supplement to the ninth edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual traces a history of ALA’s commitment to fighting censorship. An introductory essay by Judith Krug and Candace Morgan, updated by OIF Director Barbara Jones, sketches out an overview of ALA policy on intellectual freedom. An important resource, this volume includes documents which discuss such foundational issues as The Library Bill of RightsProtecting the freedom to readALA’s Code of EthicsHow to respond to challenges and concerns about library resourcesMinors and internet activityMeeting rooms, bulletin boards, and exhibitsCopyrightPrivacy, including the retention of library usage records

E-Textiles in Libraries

Author : Carli Spina
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538130491
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book E-Textiles in Libraries written by Carli Spina and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-06-15 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From light-up scarves to solar-powered backpacks to health monitoring fabric, innovative combinations of electronics and textiles are becoming more prevalent and impressive all the time, making appearances everywhere from the runway to medical settings. In the near future, these wearable technologies will be a standard part of daily life. E-textiles, including soft circuits, conductive fabrics, and sewable electronics, may not be familiar to all library patrons now, but the way that e-textile projects combine STEM topics with fun, familiar crafts make them popular for library programs, interesting to diverse groups, and a great tool for teaching new skills and techniques. Best of all, e-textile projects can be designed to fit into budgets of all sizes and to appeal to patrons of any age and level of technical proficiency. In this book, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the tools, supplies, techniques, and science behind e-textiles and find out how your library can design successful collections and programs around this hot new topic. The book features key information about the materials and techniques you’ll need to know, examples of libraries that have found success with e-textiles, step-by-step advice on program creation, and projects that can be used for fun and engaging library programs. By the time you finish reading, you will have everything you need to develop a program that will generate excitement within your community and introduce your patrons to new and useful skills. Keep your library on the cutting edge of technology with exciting and engaging e-textiles programming!

Making Libraries Accessible

Author : Char Booth
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838994423
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Making Libraries Accessible written by Char Booth and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Library Technology Reports, editor Booth makes the case that that attention to the core principles of consistency, flexibility, and simplicity go hand in hand with libraries’ commitments to open information and accessibility.

Library Management

Author : Bridgit McCafferty
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 153814462X
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Library Management written by Bridgit McCafferty and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-05-26 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide explores the different managerial roles at libraries, looking at the levels of managers, what they do, and how they do it. The book will help prepare early and mid-career librarians to step into new roles.

Creating Online Tutorials

Author : Hannah Gascho Rempel
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538177889
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Creating Online Tutorials written by Hannah Gascho Rempel and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-02-14 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today’s students rely heavily on electronic resources; they expect to be able to access library resources from any location and at any time of the day. Online education is ubiquitous from K-12 through graduate level coursework and is increasingly used in on-the-job training. Libraries must be prepared to guide learners to use library resources when and where they are needed. Thoughtfully designed online tutorials can be the library’s answer to providing this point-of-need instruction that learners have come to expect. When librarians don’t have the technical expertise needed to create online tutorials, Creating Online Tutorials: A Practical Guide for Librarians, Second Edition will help guide them through the basics of designing and producing an online tutorial. Using practical examples, the book leads librarians through the process of creating an online tutorial from start to finish and provides tips and strategies that will be useful to librarians with more experience in designing online tutorials. This detailed roadmap for designing and producing online tutorials covers: Is a tutorial the right solution? Assessing diverse user needs Choosing the right technology Selecting and organizing instructional content Planning tutorial design elements Integrating assessment into tutorial design Maintaining and updating tutorials Finding online tutorial resources After reading this book, new tutorial developers will have a practical, adaptable blueprint that enables them to confidently address the creation of their first online tutorials, and experienced developers will learn efficient techniques to create and enhance future tutorials that are attractive, effective teaching tools.

Anime Clubs for Public Libraries

Author : Chantale Pard
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538130734
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Anime Clubs for Public Libraries written by Chantale Pard and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-09-30 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pard has created an indispensable guide for all anime clubs." Library Journal, Starred Review Anime (or “Japanese Animation”) has seen a continuing rise in popularity over the past decade of North American pop culture. Droves of die-hard, dedicated fans can be found all over comic shops, conventions, and social media at large, discussing or debating the merits of their favorite Anime fandoms. Public libraries have been quick to catch on, and have long been an excellent gathering place for this community of passionate consumers – be it for movie screenings or anime and manga collection offerings. With the recent widespread adoption of English dubbed content and the explosion of Anime merchandise sales outside of Japan, Anime and Manga are more accessible to North Americans than ever before. In addition to providing a long list of programming examples and ideas, this practical guide will teach librarians how to capture the interest of this fandom community, why the library is the perfect place to do so, and how to expand this thematic programming into further learning and socialization opportunities. Special Features include: Real examples of current and successful Anime Club programs created by librarians. Anime: It’s Not Just “Cartoons”! Discovering opportunities for youth engagement, STEM learning, and vital youth socialization within Japanese Animation. Clear, concise instructions for incorporating one off or series Anime events for all budget ranges and age groups. How to avoid cultural appropriation by engaging your community to make the most out of possible partnerships and resources. Anime Club party plans for a wide range of different holidays. How to obtain public performance rights for anime screenings, Where to find inclusive anime representations of diverse communities

Making Library Websites Accessible

Author : Laura Francabandera
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538108232
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Making Library Websites Accessible written by Laura Francabandera and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-05-25 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will cover the basics of accessibility, foundational ethics and the current accessibility laws and regulations. It details the types of disabilities and challenges that patrons may face when accessing online information and can serve as an essential resource for testing any library website for accessibility.

Ensuring Digital Accessibility through Process and Policy

Author : Jonathan Lazar
Publisher : Morgan Kaufmann
ISBN 13 : 0128007109
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Ensuring Digital Accessibility through Process and Policy written by Jonathan Lazar and published by Morgan Kaufmann. This book was released on 2015-06-03 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ensuring Digital Accessibility through Process and Policy provides readers with a must-have resource to digital accessibility from both a technical and policy perspective. Inaccessible digital interfaces and content often lead to forms of societal discrimination that may be illegal under various laws. This book is unique in that it provides a multi-disciplinary understanding of digital accessibility. The book discusses the history of accessible computing, an understanding of why digital accessibility is socially and legally important, and provides both technical details (interface standards, evaluation methods) and legal details (laws, lawsuits, and regulations). The book provides real-world examples throughout, highlighting organizations that are doing an effective job with providing equal access to digital information for people with disabilities. This isn’t a book strictly about interface design, nor is it a book strictly about law. For people who are charged with implementing accessible technology and content, this book will serve as a one-stop guide to understanding digital accessibility, offering an overview of current laws, regulations, technical standards, evaluation techniques, as well as best practices and suggestions for implementing solutions and monitoring for compliance. This combination of skills from the three authors—law, technical, and research, with experience in both corporate, government, and educational settings, is unique to this book, and does not exist in any other book about any aspect of IT accessibility. The authors’ combination of skills marks a unique and valuable perspective, and provides insider knowledge on current best practices, corporate policies, and technical instructions. Together, we can ensure that the world of digital information is open to all users. Learn about the societal and organizational benefits of making information technology accessible for people with disabilities Understand the interface guidelines, accessibility evaluation methods, and compliance monitoring techniques, needed to ensure accessible content and technology. Understand the various laws and regulations that require accessible technology Learn from case studies of organizations that are successfully implementing accessibility in their technologies and digital content

Great Library Events

Author : Mary Grace Flaherty
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1538137062
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Great Library Events written by Mary Grace Flaherty and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Libraries and library staff are constantly in the process of expanding and adapting services in order to remain responsive to their varied user communities. As part of this trend, there is an increasing emphasis on providing a wide variety of programs and events; this service expansion has been met with broad enthusiasm by library users everywhere. Great Library Events: From Planning to Promotion to Evaluation, with its holistic approach to program provision, serves as an indispensable companion for anyone responsible for event or program planning in their organization. The guide moves through a program’s lifecycle, beginning with the initial steps of defining an event’s scope, ensuring inclusivity, and constructing measurable objectives. It follows with practical considerations such as finding funding, publicizing, assessing outcomes, reporting, and using data to keep the program cycle going. To support each of these steps, and to help ensure successful initiatives, practical examples, templates, and tools are provided throughout. While this book is aimed at library managers and programming staff, it will be helpful for anyone responsible for event or program planning in their organization, whether they are new to the task or seasoned professionals.

Liaison Engagement Success

Author : Ellen Hampton Filgo
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538144646
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Liaison Engagement Success written by Ellen Hampton Filgo and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book prepares academic liaison librarians for successful engagement whether they are new to the profession, new to liaison librarianship, or part of a transitioning organization.

Digitization and Digital Archiving

Author : Elizabeth R Leggett
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538133350
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Digitization and Digital Archiving written by Elizabeth R Leggett and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To help new archivists and genealogists with what can be a daunting process, Digitization and Digital Archiving: A Practical Guide for Librarians answers common questions, including: 1. What should be stored? 2. Where and how should it be stored? 3. How exactly is information stored in a computer? 4. How does copyright law affect archiving? 5. How can metadata be used to improve collection access? This revised second edition has been updated to address new trends and the latest innovations in technology, including: 1. A brand-new chapter addressing different common types of born-digital materials which a librarian may need to archive, such as databases or websites 2. Information about identifying and gathering data from floppy disks, an increasingly important task as this technology ages and its data becomes at greater risk of loss 3. Fully updated chapters to address the latest changes in file storage and formats, including more information on the storage of audio and video media 4. Interesting information about the origins of different common technologies to help the reader better understand the past, present, and future of computer technology This is a comprehensive guide to the process of digital storage and archiving. Assuming only basic computer knowledge, this guide walks the reader through everything he or she needs to know to start or maintain a digital archiving project. Any librarian interested in how digital information is stored can benefit from this guide.

Knowledge Management

Author : Jennifer A. Bartlett
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538144581
Total Pages : 155 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Knowledge Management written by Jennifer A. Bartlett and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowledge Management: A Practical Guide for Librarians will help information professionals recognize, organize, communicate, and leverage both the tacit and explicit knowledge already in the organization for the benefit of themselves and their users