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Lewis, Christopher – Public Libraries, 1992
Discusses the content of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and how it will affect libraries, particularly public libraries, in the areas of employment and public accommodations. Weaknesses of the ADA are addressed, and librarians' roles in providing equal access use are emphasized. (14 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Accessibility (for Disabled), Employment Practices, Legal Responsibility