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Author : Barbara T. Mates
Publisher : Westport, CT : Meckler
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (42 download)
Download or read book Library Technology for Visually and Physically Impaired Patrons written by Barbara T. Mates and published by Westport, CT : Meckler. This book was released on 1991 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Bruce E. Massis
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Serving Print Disabled Library Patrons written by Bruce E. Massis and published by McFarland. This book was released on 1996 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To a large extent, library schools have provided little training for librarians who serve visually or physically impaired patrons. Left to their own devices, librarians have developed a myriad of programs, often through a combination of professional savvy and creative instinct. While librarians have made an admirable effort to develop programs for print disabled patrons, many are unaware of or unable to access information on programs and services in place elsewhere. This work, written by experts in the field, provides a detailed course in serving the print impaired patron. The areas covered include education and training, accessing the library, services to students, the impact of technology, production practices, and awareness issues for librarians.
Author : Barbara T. Mates
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838992676
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)
Download or read book Assistive Technologies in the Library written by Barbara T. Mates and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sensitively written and practical guidebook will be an indispensable resource for ensuring that a library’s offerings are accessible to everyone.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 20 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (327 download)
Download or read book Library and Information Services to Individuals with Disabilities written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Dennis A. Norlin
Publisher : Chicago : Library and Information Technology Association, a division of the American Library Association
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book A Directory of Adaptive Technologies to Aid Library Patrons and Staff with Disabilities written by Dennis A. Norlin and published by Chicago : Library and Information Technology Association, a division of the American Library Association. This book was released on 1994 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A text summarising disability-related legislation that affects libraries and librarians in terms of upgrading the work environment. A selection of assistive devices and technologies are assessed. The study also identifies organisations that provide support services for people with different needs.
Author : Fay Zipkowitz
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131774005X
Total Pages : 109 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (177 download)
Download or read book Reference Services for the Unserved written by Fay Zipkowitz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-01-22 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New recognition within society of previously unserved populations has created the need for librarians to also recognize these groups and to find ways to serve them equally. Reference Services for the Unserved provides information, guidance, and inspiration to library professionals in their work with previously unserved populations so that these persons may be absorbed into the larger, served population groups. It helps librarians adjust to making accommodations for these new user groups, recognizing that many people in these populations have very specific needs and bring with them some specific limitations in their abilities to take advantage of existing library services. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has transformed the lives of disabled and challenged people by mainstreaming disabled children in public schools, moving mentally and developmentally disabled people into community-based residences and workshops, providing services to disabled college students, and enhancing workplace accommodations. At the same time, the ADA has presented new challenges for the library community. Reference Services for the Unserved guides library professionals in meeting these new challenges by bringing together research and descriptions of several successful attempts to meet the information needs of previously unserved populations. In guiding library professionals and administrators in effectively serving currently unserved populations, authors in Reference Services for the Unserved tell readers how to: approach services for patrons with mental illness--examines issues of behavior “inappropriate in the situation” and ways for librarians to understand this behavior in order to carry out their professional objectives of providing access to information, improving quality of life, and meeting the legal mandates of the ADA. address the needs of disabled students in the academic library--recognizes that the information needs of disabled students are not different from those of traditional students; the differences are in means of access, overcoming barriers to access, and the need for adaptive technologies and techniques. meet the information needs of battered women--suggests ways library professionals can better assist individual battered women, social service providers, and public policy or decision-makers. integrate technology into the library setting--focuses on people with severe and persistent mental illness (the improvement of access to information sources on behalf of people with cognitive disorders whose ability to process text-based information is impaired) and reports on the use of computer-aided instruction (CAI) and multimedia technology to meet their information needs. develop or upgrade services to patrons with special needs--a bibliography of useful material for guidance. Combined with strong administrative support, the information in Reference Services for the Unserved provides a strong foundation for making positive and effective changes to better accommodate disabled and challenged patrons. Library professionals and administrators and students of library and information sciences will find it a necessary guide in their attempts to provide effective and quality services to all patrons.
Author : Linda S Katz
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136588094
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (365 download)
Download or read book Library Users and Reference Services written by Linda S Katz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This useful book helps reference librarians understand the information seeking needs and behaviors of the diverse groups of people in the communities they serve. With the increasing diversity of the American population, librarians striving to plan and deliver excellent reference services must enhance their understanding of how best to assist many types of individuals and groups, from children to the elderly. Library Users and Reference Services provides much-needed help in this area, delivering strategies and methods to aid readers in their quest for increasingly effective service for all members of the communities in which they work. Library Users and Reference Services is divided into four sections of chapters which cover a broad range of topics to assist readers in planning and delivering appropriate services. Section One explores customer service, economics of information, and marketing as key concepts useful in studying information needs of specific groups in the population. Section Two focuses on scholars and students in three broad academic disciplines: science, humanities, and social sciences. Section Three covers groups with special characteristics such as age, economic standing, gender, or profession. Section Four discusses evaluation and provides guidance in the use of the most widely accepted measures for assessing reference effectiveness. The book’s final chapter explores redesigning reference services for the future, providing a glimpse of how such services may change. Library Users and Reference Services is a practical guide to help readers understand the many issues related to serving diverse populations in a community. Reference librarians and graduate library school students and faculty will learn more effective ways to help a heterogeneous public with the help of this new book.
Author : Marilyn M. Irwin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1567509657
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (675 download)
Download or read book Information Services for People with Developmental Disabilities written by Marilyn M. Irwin and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1995-04-30 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developmental disabilities are the most numerous of disabilities, and they are exceptionally complex. This professional reference overviews developmental disabilities, discusses the information needs of people with developmental disabilities, and provides practical guidance to librarians and information professionals who serve them. Particular attention is given to the ramifications of the Americans with Disabilities Act for librarians. The first part of the book defines and describes developmental disabilities from perspectives relevant to librarians and information professionals. The second part examines key life issues that have a major impact on people with developmental disabilities. This section emphasizes the current trend toward the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in mainstream society. References to related information sources are included throughout. The third part looks at disabilities from the perspective of the library or other information agency. An appendix lists organizations, agencies, businesses, and libraries that provide additional materials.
Author : Clayton A. Copeland
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 553 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (161 download)
Download or read book Disabilities and the Library written by Clayton A. Copeland and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2022-11-11 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Librarians need to understand the needs and abilities of differently abled patrons, and anyone responsible for hiring and managing librarians must know how to provide an equitable environment. This book serves as an educational resource for both groups. 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 : Jane Vincent
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538176823
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)
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
Author : Courtney Deines-Jones
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1780631057
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)
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 196 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
Author : Carol Smallwood
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786481803
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)
Download or read book Thinking Outside the Book written by Carol Smallwood and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-03-26 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professionals in all areas of librarianship will find inspiration in the essays collected here--each of them innovative tips for increasing circulation, enhancing collections, and improving flexibility. With extensive experience in the nation's top libraries and media centers, the 73 contributors describe what really works based on their real-world experiences. Organized by subject, the essays offer succinct and practical guidelines for dozens of tasks. Topics include preparing and delivering distinctive presentations; forming a successful grant proposal; hosting a traveling multimedia exhibition; organizing effective community partnerships; writing blogs; hosting authors; creating cybertorials; preserving local culture--and many others.
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Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1785606522
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (856 download)
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.
Author : Library of Congress. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Publisher : Washington : National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress
ISBN 13 : 9780844403755
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (37 download)
Download or read book That All May Read written by Library of Congress. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and published by Washington : National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress. This book was released on 1983 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is intended to provide an overview of the needs of blind and physically handicapped individuals who are unable to use print resources and to describe practices designed to meet those needs. An initial section reviews the history of library services to this population, noting federal legislation and agencies which serve them. A detailed history of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is included. Part 2 includes papers on users (results of questionnaires, interviews, and site visits), materials and publishers (including braille, large type materials, and music services); reading aids and devices; state programs from the perspective of a state librarian; and the National Library Service Network. Part 3 presents four papers on the following topics: school library media services, public libraries (services for the blind and physically handicapped); academic library services (facility accessibility, financial considerations); and training and research in librarianship. The final section shifts to an international orientation; the papers in this section focus on developments in library services for blind and physically handicapped persons in other countries and international cooperation. (CL)
Author : William Webb
Publisher : Ridiculously Simple Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 139 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Strategic Library Management written by William Webb and published by Ridiculously Simple Books. This book was released on with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unravel the complexities of library management with this resource-rich guide designed for today's career professionals. While maintaining a friendly and conversational tone, it delves deep into the core principles and methodologies in managing modern libraries. - You'll begin with an exploration of the fundamental principles of library management, including mission setting, user-centricity, stewardship, and the importance of collaboration and accessibility. - The guide also navigates the terrain of intellectual property rights and copyright issues, providing the reader with the knowledge to ensure compliance while maximizing resource usage. - It sheds light on complex themes like user privacy, data protection, and inclusivity, all of which play a pivotal role in today's digital age. - You'll be presented with practical insights into professional ethics, disaster planning, protection of library materials, and the process of recovery after a disaster. - The guide emphasizes the value of continuous improvement, innovation, and strategic decision-making based on data. - With a detailed focus on the evolving role of public libraries in the digital age, this book provides strategies to adapt to changing user needs and expectations. - It concludes with real-world case studies, a template for a strategic plan, and a comprehensive list of further readings and resources. In essence, this is a must-have guide that not only teaches you what library management is but also shows you how to do it effectively. This is an essential companion for library professionals aspiring to navigate the complexities of managing a library in today's ever-evolving landscape.
Author : Char Booth
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838994423
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)
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.
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Publisher : Association of Research Libr
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Library Services for Persons with Disabilities written by and published by Association of Research Libr. This book was released on 1991 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
