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Improving Library Services to People with Disabilities

Author : Courtney Deines-Jones
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1780631057
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)

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Book Synopsis Improving Library Services to People with Disabilities by : Courtney Deines-Jones

Download or read book Improving Library Services to People with Disabilities written by Courtney Deines-Jones and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2007-02-28 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book takes account of the key fact that to maximize their potential, people must have lifelong access to the information and services offered through books and libraries. Whether to address concerns of an ageing population or to enable all citizens to contribute fully through meaningful education and work opportunities, more emphasis is being given to promoting library services to people who have disabilities. This book is a compendium of articles focused on serving adults with disabilities in an international setting. From this book, librarians, policy makers and constituents will understand the importance of serving all potential patrons, will be exposed to best practices and model programs, and will learn techniques and strategies for improving the services their libraries offer. - Pragmatic approach gives librarians tools they can use immediately to improve their services - Policy overviews help librarians understand advocacy issues - Emphasis on universal access helps librarians and decision-makers understand how improving services for people with disabilities improves services for all patrons

Lifelong Learning in Public Libraries

Author : Donna L. Gilton
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810883562
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Lifelong Learning in Public Libraries written by Donna L. Gilton and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lifelong Learning in Public Libraries demonstrates that public librarians can promote learning by combining the elements of Information Literacy Instruction (ILI) with traditional practices of public libraries. This approach contributes to the information enfranchisement of patrons and enhances the fulfillment of the traditional goals and purposes of libraries. Donna L. Gilton provides background on ILI and current developments in public library instruction and also examines educational theories and practices derived from the fields of behaviorism, cognitive psychology, constructivism, and educational humanism. Additional chapters delve into practices developed to deal with diverse groups and translate the theories and practices that have been outlined into a well-coordinated plan. The final chapters survey the role of libraries as cultural institutions. This book introduces the field of ILI to public librarians in the context of their own traditions and shows the unique ways that ILI can be implemented in public library settings. It encourages librarians to rethink practices to incorporate the principles of ILI and will enable public librarians to extend and enrich their instruction on information use. Lifelong Learning in Public Libraries is a valuable resource for librarians, educators, and leaders of public organizations.

Streamlining LIS Research

Author : Amy J. Catalano
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book Streamlining LIS Research written by Amy J. Catalano and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-06-27 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of the best library research instruments will help you to streamline efforts and save time when researching. Surprisingly, instruction in library science rarely includes in-depth training on research methods, instrument selection, or test creation—leaving many librarians struggling when it comes to validating their own work. To bridge this gap, this professional's guide houses the leading library research instruments in use for the past 15 years, providing one-page evaluations to help expedite your research validation. The work features a variety of tests—such as the Beile Test of Information Literacy for Educators, Project SAILS, and the Library Anxiety Scale—and contains full text of each test when available. You'll learn essential details about the instrument, including the source, a description of its purpose, the development and validation of the test, its administrative procedure, and its psychometric properties where applicable. The book begins with a chapter on evaluating tests and other instruments, followed by a primer on establishing validity and reliability. Throughout the work, you'll tap into leading tests in the field, learn where they have been utilized, and gain access to contact information for the test authors. Topics covered include information literacy, library anxiety, service evaluation, services and library use, information-seeking behavior, and resource evaluation.

Creating Inclusive Library Environments

Author : Michelle Kowalsky
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 083891487X
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Creating Inclusive Library Environments written by Michelle Kowalsky and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2016-10-31 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Librarians are continually faced with challenges of how to best meet the needs of patrons with disabilities, whether those patrons have physical or intellectual disabilities, differing learning styles, or even temporary problems which impact their access and may change over time. And because planning considerations range from policies and organizational culture to facilities, technologies, and beyond, librarians need a guide that covers everything: areas that can be addressed quickly and easily as well as those that require long-term strategies. That guide is here. Packed with research-based best practices and handy checklists applicable to all types of libraries, this comprehensive resource defines what makes environments barrier-free, whether physical or virtual, and talks about how libraries can develop a user-centered culture; includes techniques for writing policies and procedures that are clear, realistic, and flexible; provides strategies for setting up facilities, training staff, and maintaining daily operations; discusses collaboration and outreach through community partnerships, including ways to connect patrons with nonprofits and disability organizations; offers programming and workshop ideas such as open houses, tutorials, and tours of the library; delves into assistive technology, website design, making vendor-purchased products accessible, and other information technology issues; and shares ideas for library assessment, realigning strategies, and staying current. This planning guide will enable libraries to create and maintain a truly inclusive environment for all patrons.

Academic Library Management

Author : Tammy Nickelson Dearie
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838915590
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Academic Library Management written by Tammy Nickelson Dearie and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2018-12-13 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does successful academic library management look like in the real world? A team of editors, all administrators at large research libraries, here present a selection of case studies which dive deeply into the subject to answer that question. Featuring contributions from a range of practicing academic library managers, this book spotlights case studies equally useful for LIS students and current managers;touches upon such key issues as human resource planning, public relations, financial management, organizational culture, and ethics and confidentiality;examines how to use project management methodology to reorganize technical services, create a new liaison service model, advance a collaborative future, and set up on-the-spot mentoring;discusses digital planning for archives and special collections;rejects "one size fits all" solutions to common challenges in academic libraries in favor of creative problem solving; andprovides guidance on how to use case studies as effective models for positive change at one's own institution. LIS instructors, students, and academic library practitioners will all find enrichment from this selection of case studies.

Assessing Service Quality

Author : Peter Hernon
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838913105
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Assessing Service Quality written by Peter Hernon and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2015-05-12 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This extensively revised and updated edition explores even further the ways technology influences both the experiences of library customers and the ways libraries themselves can assess those experiences.

Improving the Quality of Library Services for Students with Disabilities

Author : Peter Hernon
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
ISBN 13 : 9781591583004
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Improving the Quality of Library Services for Students with Disabilities written by Peter Hernon and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2005-12-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The development and promotion of appropriate services for students with disabilities has been an integral part of the academic library since the 1990s. There remains, however, a dearth of literature—in marketing, library and information science, and other disciplines—that applies quality assessment instruments to existing programs. With this in mind, Hernon and Calvert present two versions of a data collection instrument, designed to compare the expectations of special students with their perceptions of how well a given service met their needs. Descriptions of successful initiatives at a variety of academic libraries are also included. Adaptive technologies. Anti-discrimination laws. Equity and compliance issues. In-house policies (and politics). All of these support, in one form or another, the development and promotion of appropriate services for students with physical, learning, or, increasingly, psychological disabilities. But what of service quality? To date, there is a dearth of literature—in marketing, library and information science, and other disciplines—that applies quality assessment instruments to programs for special student populations. Not until now has anyone compared the expectations of such students with their perceptions of how well a given service meets their needs. Peter Hernon, Philip Calvert, and their colleagues—Kathleen Rogers, Todd K. Herriott, and Ava Gibson—discuss the circumstances affecting services for the disabled, and provide two versions of a data collection instrument, loosely based on SERVQUAL, that individual institutions can modify to reflect their particular needs and situations. International in scope, it incorporates the perspective of university attorneys and compliance officers, as well as descriptions of successful initiatives by senior library administrators in the U.S. (Larry Hardesty, Rush G. Miller, Sarah Hamrick, and Jennifer Lann) and New Zealand (Helen Renwick, Philip Jane, and John Redmayne.) Improving the Quality of Library Services for Students with Disabilities will assist libraries and other service components of academic institutions to adopt a proactive position, as well as challenge staff assumptions of service expectations and information needs.

Accessible Libraries on Campus

Author : Tom McNulty
Publisher : Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr
ISBN 13 : 9780838980354
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Accessible Libraries on Campus written by Tom McNulty and published by Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr. This book was released on 1999-07-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Including Families of Children with Special Needs

Author : Carrie Scott Banks
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 1555707912
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (557 download)

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Download or read book Including Families of Children with Special Needs written by Carrie Scott Banks and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 6.5 million children in the US receive special education services; in any given community, approximately one child out of every six will get speech therapy, go to counseling, attend classes exclusively with other children with disabilities, or receive some other service that allows him or her to learn. This new revised edition is a step-by-step guide to serving children and youth with disabilities as well as the family members, caregivers, and other people involved in their lives. The authors show how staff can enable full use of the library’s resources by integrating the methods of educators, medical and psychological therapists, social workers, librarians, parents, and other caregivers. Widening the scope to address the needs of teens as well as preschool and school-age children, this edition also discusses the needs of Spanish-speaking children with disabilities and their families, looking at cultural competency as well as Spanish-language resources. Enhanced with checklists, stories based on real experiences, descriptions of model programs and resources, and an overview of appropriate internet sites and services, this how-to gives thorough consideration to Partnering and collaborating with parents and other professionals Developing special collections and resources Assessing competencies and skills Principles underlying family-centered services and resource-based practices The interrelationship of early intervention, special education, and library service This manual will prove valuable not only to children’s services librarians, outreach librarians, and library administrators, but also early intervention and family support professionals, early childhood and special educators, childcare workers, daycare and after school program providers, and policymakers.

The Public Library Service

Author : International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Section of Public Libraries
Publisher : NBD Biblion Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9783598218279
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (182 download)

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Download or read book The Public Library Service written by International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Section of Public Libraries and published by NBD Biblion Publishers. This book was released on 2001 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The series IFLA Publications deals with many of the means through which libraries, information centres, and information professionals worldwide can formulate their goals, exert their influence as a group, protect their interests, and find solutions to global problems.

Exploring Digital Ecosystems

Author : Alessandra Lazazzara
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 303023665X
Total Pages : 451 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Exploring Digital Ecosystems written by Alessandra Lazazzara and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The recent surge of interest in digital ecosystems is not only transforming the business landscape, but also poses several human and organizational challenges. Due to the pervasive effects of the transformation on firms and societies alike, both scholars and practitioners are interested in understanding the key mechanisms behind digital ecosystems, their emergence and evolution. In order to disentangle such factors, this book presents a collection of research papers focusing on the relationship between technologies (e.g. digital platforms, AI, infrastructure) and behaviours (e.g. digital learning, knowledge sharing, decision-making). Moreover, it provides critical insights into how digital ecosystems can shape value creation and benefit various stakeholders. The plurality of perspectives offered makes the book particularly relevant for users, companies, scientists and governments. The content is based on a selection of the best papers – original double-blind peer-reviewed contributions – presented at the annual conference of the Italian chapter of the AIS, which took place in Pavia, Italy in October 2018.

Information, Knowledge, and Technology for Teaching and Research in Africa

Author : Dennis Ocholla
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031657454
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (316 download)

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Download or read book Information, Knowledge, and Technology for Teaching and Research in Africa written by Dennis Ocholla and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Making Libraries Accessible

Author : Char Booth
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838994423
Total Pages : 117 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 117 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 Literature & Information Science

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 828 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Library Literature & Information Science written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An index to library and information science literature.

Learning disabilities screening and evaluation guide for low- and middle-income countries

Author : Anne M. Hayes
Publisher : RTI Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Learning disabilities screening and evaluation guide for low- and middle-income countries written by Anne M. Hayes and published by RTI Press. This book was released on 2018-04-29 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning disabilities are among the most common disabilities experienced in childhood and adulthood. Although identifying learning disabilities in a school setting is a complex process, it is particularly challenging in low- and middle-income countries that lack the appropriate resources, tools, and supports. This guide provides an introduction to learning disabilities and describes the processes and practices that are necessary for the identification process. It also describes a phased approach that countries can use to assess their current screening and evaluation services, as well as determine the steps needed to develop, strengthen, and build systems that support students with learning disabilities. This guide also provides intervention recommendations that teachers and school administrators can implement at each phase of system development. Although this guide primarily addresses learning disabilities, the practices, processes, and systems described may be also used to improve the identification of other disabilities commonly encountered in schools.

ICSSED 2020

Author : Muhammad Nur Sa’ban
Publisher : European Alliance for Innovation
ISBN 13 : 1631902741
Total Pages : 661 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book ICSSED 2020 written by Muhammad Nur Sa’ban and published by European Alliance for Innovation. This book was released on 2020-11-04 with total page 661 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The theme of the conference is "Reconstructing Morals, Education, and Social Sciences for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals". This theme was formulated due to several considerations. First, the symptoms of moral decline that have the potential to destroy the nation. Morals guide humanity towards truth and civilization. The phenomenon of the dehumanization process in the industrial era that pushed people to be part of abstract societies tends to ignore humanity. The education process as a humanitarian system is increasingly marginalized, especially during discussions about the industrial revolution 4.0 and Society 5.0. The conference placed six sub-themes for speakers and participants to share ideas, namely: Social Sciences and Laws, History and Cultural Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Morals and Humanities, Policy, Politics, and Communication, Education. The committee has received 195 abstracts from prospective speakers. However, there are only 80 abstracts that are eligible to be presented at this conference.

Strategic Management of Information Services

Author : Shiela Corrall
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135477493
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (354 download)

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Download or read book Strategic Management of Information Services written by Shiela Corrall and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth analysis of strategic management concepts and techniques and how they can be usefully applied to the planning and delivery of information services. Offers practical guidance on the strategy process from appraisal and assessment through to implementation and improvement. Examines the environment in which planning takes place, and financial management issues.Annotated references to management and information service literature.Includes further reading and index. Sheila Corrall is the University Librarian at the University of Reading. She has worked as an information specialist, manager and consultant in public, and national academic libraries. At the British Library, her roles included policy and planning support to top management and responsibility for a portfolio of revenue-earning services in science, technology, patents and business information.