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Developing a Library Accessibility Plan
A Practical Guide for LibrariansPractical Guides for Librarians, Band 66
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67,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 05.08.2020 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781538131145 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 160 |
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<span>Developing a Library Accessibility Plan: A Practical Guide for Librarians</span>
<span> provides library professionals with the knowledge, tools and templates, and practical examples necessary for developing a tailored and comprehensive accessibility plan for their institution. <br><br>Part One provides foundational knowledge about disability experiences in libraries, including an overview of existing legislation and a breakdown of the disability community in the United States. This part also names and defines the impact of different accessibility barriers within online, physical, and instructional settings for different populations. <br><br>Part Two outlines the initial stages of a developing a comprehensive plan for resolving accessibility issues. These chapters explore how to conduct an environmental scan of existing challenges, strategies for identifying potential partners in the resolution of these problems, and how to prioritize accessibility initiatives and projects. <br><br>Part Three provides several practical, real life examples of projects and initiatives drawn from the author's professional experiences. These case studies offer a summary of each accessibility project along the corresponding impact, finished by an analysis of "lessons learned" from the experience. A copy of all tools, templates, and other planning documents are available in the chapter itself. <br><br>The book will help readers understand how to inventory, prioritize, plan, implement, and assess a comprehensive improvement plan for electronic, physical, and instructional and/or programming-related accessibility issues within their library.</span>
<span> provides library professionals with the knowledge, tools and templates, and practical examples necessary for developing a tailored and comprehensive accessibility plan for their institution. <br><br>Part One provides foundational knowledge about disability experiences in libraries, including an overview of existing legislation and a breakdown of the disability community in the United States. This part also names and defines the impact of different accessibility barriers within online, physical, and instructional settings for different populations. <br><br>Part Two outlines the initial stages of a developing a comprehensive plan for resolving accessibility issues. These chapters explore how to conduct an environmental scan of existing challenges, strategies for identifying potential partners in the resolution of these problems, and how to prioritize accessibility initiatives and projects. <br><br>Part Three provides several practical, real life examples of projects and initiatives drawn from the author's professional experiences. These case studies offer a summary of each accessibility project along the corresponding impact, finished by an analysis of "lessons learned" from the experience. A copy of all tools, templates, and other planning documents are available in the chapter itself. <br><br>The book will help readers understand how to inventory, prioritize, plan, implement, and assess a comprehensive improvement plan for electronic, physical, and instructional and/or programming-related accessibility issues within their library.</span>
<span>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.</span>
<span>Acknowledgements</span>
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<span>Preface</span>
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<span>Section One: Accessibility in Libraries</span>
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<span>Chapter One: Disability Experiences in Libraries: Definitions, Demographics, Theory, and Legislation</span>
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<span>Chapter Two: Electronic Accessibility</span>
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<span>Chapter Three: Physical Accessibility</span>
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<span>Chapter Four:</span>
<span> </span>
<span>Accessibility for Instruction, Programming, and Outreach</span>
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<span>Section Two: Building an Accessibility Plan for Your Library</span>
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<span>Chapter Five: Creating an Accessibility Plan</span>
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<span>Chapter Six:</span>
<span>Where to Start When Developing an Accessibility Plan</span>
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<span>Chapter Seven: Building Consensus and Support within the Organization through Employee Professional Development</span>
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<span>Chapter Eight: Crafting Community Partnerships for Enhanced Accessibility</span>
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<span>Section Three: Case Studies in Accessibility Efforts</span>
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<span>Chapter Nine: Deploying a Document Conversion Service for Patrons with Disabilities</span>
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<span>Chapter Ten: Conducting an Electronic Accessibility Audit To Improve Library Web Presences</span>
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<span>Chapter Eleven: Building Employee Knowledge through Voluntary Product Assessment Template Workshops</span>
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<span>Chapter Twelve: Creating an Accessibility Response Plan for Employees</span>
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<span>Chapter Thirteen: Raising Library Employee Awareness of Mental Health Issues</span>
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<span>Chapter Fourteen: Service Animals in Libraries: Developing a Response Plan</span>
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<span>Bibliography</span>
<br>
<br>
<span>Preface</span>
<br>
<br>
<span>Section One: Accessibility in Libraries</span>
<br>
<br>
<span>Chapter One: Disability Experiences in Libraries: Definitions, Demographics, Theory, and Legislation</span>
<br>
<br>
<span>Chapter Two: Electronic Accessibility</span>
<br>
<br>
<span>Chapter Three: Physical Accessibility</span>
<br>
<br>
<span>Chapter Four:</span>
<span> </span>
<span>Accessibility for Instruction, Programming, and Outreach</span>
<br>
<br>
<span>Section Two: Building an Accessibility Plan for Your Library</span>
<br>
<br>
<span>Chapter Five: Creating an Accessibility Plan</span>
<br>
<br>
<span>Chapter Six:</span>
<span>Where to Start When Developing an Accessibility Plan</span>
<br>
<br>
<span>Chapter Seven: Building Consensus and Support within the Organization through Employee Professional Development</span>
<br>
<br>
<span>Chapter Eight: Crafting Community Partnerships for Enhanced Accessibility</span>
<br>
<br>
<span>Section Three: Case Studies in Accessibility Efforts</span>
<br>
<br>
<span>Chapter Nine: Deploying a Document Conversion Service for Patrons with Disabilities</span>
<br>
<br>
<span>Chapter Ten: Conducting an Electronic Accessibility Audit To Improve Library Web Presences</span>
<br>
<br>
<span>Chapter Eleven: Building Employee Knowledge through Voluntary Product Assessment Template Workshops</span>
<br>
<br>
<span>Chapter Twelve: Creating an Accessibility Response Plan for Employees</span>
<br>
<br>
<span>Chapter Thirteen: Raising Library Employee Awareness of Mental Health Issues</span>
<br>
<br>
<span>Chapter Fourteen: Service Animals in Libraries: Developing a Response Plan</span>
<br>
<br>
<span>Bibliography</span>
<span>Rebecca M. Marrall</span>
<span> is the director of technology and discovery services and an Associate Professor at Western Washington University Libraries. Her research interests are inclusive learning spaces; user experience in libraries; and accessibility practices in library spaces. She co-edited the open access text, </span>
<span>The Research Process: Strategies for Undergraduate Students.</span>
<span> is the director of technology and discovery services and an Associate Professor at Western Washington University Libraries. Her research interests are inclusive learning spaces; user experience in libraries; and accessibility practices in library spaces. She co-edited the open access text, </span>
<span>The Research Process: Strategies for Undergraduate Students.</span>
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