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Mayo, Kathleen, Ed.; O'Donnell, Ruth, Ed. – 1994
The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) formed an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Assembly in 1992, and one of its first projects was to prepare this publication by collecting samples of library-produced ADA-related documents. Its aim is to help libraries increase levels of compliance and public awareness. The…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Hearings
Vaccarella, Bonnie – Computers in Libraries, 2001
Explains how the Monroe County Library System (NY) adapted their library to help the greatest number of disabled people use their library with the greatest ease and at a reasonable cost. Highlights include focus groups with disabled patrons; appropriate adaptive devices; policy recommendations for computer use; and staff training. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Disabilities
Peer reviewedMurray, Janet – Education for Information, 2000
Discusses staff development opportunities for school librarians and teachers to improve skills in meeting the needs of disabled students. Discusses results of a four-year study which evaluated school library services to disabled students in Australia and emphasizes the need for staff development programs that include policy formation, collection…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Jaques, Thomas F. – 1992
This long range plan, which was prepared in compliance with the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA), begins with an overview of the library public and the state library agency in Louisiana. Identification of needs and action plans are presented in the following goal areas: (1) improving state library administration; (2) extending services…
Descriptors: Demography, Disabilities, English (Second Language), Federal Programs
Download full textMurray, Jan – 1999
This paper presents the results of a four-year study conducted in primary and secondary schools from all sectors in two Australian states, Victoria and New South Wales. The study investigated the impact of inclusive schooling on the provision of library and information services to students with disabilities. Research questions were identified to…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
Louisiana State Library, Baton Rouge. – 1993
This 5-year plan for the improvement of library service in Louisiana identifies specific existing inadequacies and presents specific goals and objectives as part of an overall plan to overcome barriers to the best possible library service in the state. It is noted that, in Louisiana, the State Library does not have administrative authority over…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Disabilities, Library Circulation, Library Collection Development
