Disabilities and the library : fostering equity for patrons and staff with differing abilities / Clayton A. Copeland, editor ; foreword by Blanche Woolls.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Copeland, Clayton A., editor.

Woolls, Blanche, writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Libraries and people with disabilities.

Library employees with disabilities.

Universal design.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 507 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Santa Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2023]

Summary:

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: pt. I THE HISTORIC ROLE OF DISABILITY RIGHTS ACTIVISTS, LIBRARIANS, AND OTHER ADVOCATES IN PROVIDING UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION

1. Access to Life: A Brief History of Universal Access / Linda Lucas Walling

2. What Is Universal Design?: Theories, Terms, and Trends / Haakon Aspelund

pt. II UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENCES AND SEEING THE ABILITIES BORN THROUGH THEM

3. Demystifying Mental Illness: Opportunities for Awareness and Empowerment / David Leach

4. Serving Patrons with Dyslexia in Public and School Libraries / Jill Lauren

5. Blindness and Other Reading Disabilities in Public Libraries / Linda Lucas Walling

6. Deafness as a Great Equalizer / Alec McFarlane

7. Banned People: Inclusion of Teens and Adults with High-Incidence Neurodevelopmental Disabilities in Library Spaces / Amelia N. Gibson

pt. III INTEGRATING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS: CREATING INCLUSIVE COLLECTIONS AND PROGRAMMING

8. Accessibility Support Collection Development / Jennifer Taggart

9. Selecting Books Portraying Disabilities for Children and Youth / Mary Anne Prater

10. Differing Abilities, Children, and Picture Books / Clayton A. Copeland

11. Marrakesh Treaty and Access for Blind and Visually Impaired Information Professionals / Dick Kawooya

12. Examining Inclusive Programming in a Middle School Library: A Case Study of Adolescents Who Are Differently and Typically Able / Karen Gavigan

13. Accessible Programming / Jennifer Taggart

pt. IV INCLUSIVE FACILITIES IN THE PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL WORLD

14. How Library Designs Can Follow the ADA While Ignoring Wider Issues of Building Accessibility / Fred Schlipf

15. Staying Calm: "Disabilities" and Behavior in the Library / Carrie Banks

16. Web Accessibility Checklist for Inclusion on the Internet: 10 Things to Double-Check Before You Publish Online / Amelia N. Gibson

17. Building a Barrier-Free Online Library / Drucilla Martinez de Morales

18. Illustrative Information Support Services for People Who Are Differently Abled in Alabama's Public Libraries: An Exploratory Website Content Analysis / Baheya S. Jaber

pt. V LEADERSHIP: INCLUSIVE POLICIES, PRACTICES, AND ENVIRONMENTS FOR LIBRARY STAFF WITH DIFFERING ABILITIES AND NEEDS

19. Designing an Inclusive Hiring Experience and Workplace: A Tripartite Approach / Clayton A. Copeland

20. Building Collective Leadership to Advance Equity / Cassandra O'Neill

21. Stigma Within the Library: Barriers to Employee Disability Accommodation / J.J. Pionke

pt. VI CONCLUSION

22. The First Best Hope for Disabled People: A Letter to Current and Future Librarians / Paul T. Jaeger.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Disabilities and the library

ISBN:

9781440859076

1440859078

OCLC:

1334726740

Publisher Number:

99992531930