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Creating inclusive library environments : a planning guide for serving patrons with disabilities / Michelle Kowalsky, John Woodruff.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Chicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, [2017]Copyright date: ©2017Description: 1 online resource (x, 218 pages)Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9780838914885
  • 0838914888
  • 9780838914878
  • 083891487X
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Creating inclusive library environments : a planning guide for serving patrons with disabilities.DDC classification:
  • 027.6/63 23
LOC classification:
  • Z711.92.H3 K69 2017eb
Other classification:
  • LAN025000
Online resources:
Contents:
Introduction to creating inclusive libraries -- Writing policies and procedures -- Setting up facilities -- Training library staff -- Maintaining daily operations -- Collaborations and outreach -- Programming and workshop ideas -- Accessible resources and technologies -- Developing a user-centered culture -- Keeping up to date.
Summary: Although the ADA and the subsequent amendments act have been in effect for years, there are still some buildings where structure and interiors limit access. Libraries should be proactive in creating inclusive environments. Kowalsky and Woodruff highlight disability and access issues, and highlight best practices recommended for a barrier-free environment.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to creating inclusive libraries -- Writing policies and procedures -- Setting up facilities -- Training library staff -- Maintaining daily operations -- Collaborations and outreach -- Programming and workshop ideas -- Accessible resources and technologies -- Developing a user-centered culture -- Keeping up to date.

Although the ADA and the subsequent amendments act have been in effect for years, there are still some buildings where structure and interiors limit access. Libraries should be proactive in creating inclusive environments. Kowalsky and Woodruff highlight disability and access issues, and highlight best practices recommended for a barrier-free environment.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed February 16, 2017).

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