Developing a library accessibility plan : a practical guide for librarians

Marrall, Rebecca M., 1983- (author.).

Summary:

"This book provides experienced and detailed research-based guidance for library professionals charged with creating a comprehensive accessibility plan for their organization. This practical guide is designed to help librarians understand the challenging issues often inherent in the different types of accessibility barriers"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781538131138
ISBN: 1538131137
Physical Description: xii, 147 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Publisher: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, [2020]
Copyright: ©2020

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Section One: Accessibility in Libraries -- Disability Experiences in Libraries : Definitions, Demographics, Theory, and Legislation -- Electronic Accessibility -- Physical Accessibility -- Accessibility for Instruction, Programming, and Outreach -- Section Two: Building an Accessibility Plan for Your Library -- Creating an Accessibility Plan -- Where to Start When Developing an Accessibility Plan -- Building Consensus and Support within the Organization through Employee Professional Development -- Crafting Community Partnerships for Enhanced Accessibility -- Section Three: Case Studies in Accessibility Efforts -- Deploying a Document Conversion Service for Patrons with Disabilities -- Conducting an Electronic Accessibility Audit To Improve Library Web Presences -- Building Employee Knowledge through Voluntary Product Assessment Template Workshops -- Creating an Accessibility Response Plan for Employees -- Raising Library Employee Awareness of Mental Health Issues -- Service Animals in Libraries: Developing a Response Plan.