Overview

This book helps libraries identify and implement new ways to serve their physically or mentally disabled patients. Authors Ann Roberts and Dr. Richard Smith work at the state level with persons with disabilities. They find that very few librarians feel comfortable with providing services addressed to the needs of the disabled, yet those who do offer services and programs other libraries can adopt and adapt. Crash Course in Library Services to People with Disabilities will help librarians get up to speed in understanding disabled persons and what they can do to make library premises and holdings more accessible to them. It provides basic information on the different types of mental and physical disabilities a librarian might encounter, then offers a range of exemplary policies, services, and programs for people with disabilities—efforts that are in place and working across the country.

Full Product Details

Author:   Ann Roberts ,  Richard J. Smith ,  Richard Smith
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Libraries Unlimited Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 21.30cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 27.70cm
Weight:   0.499kg
ISBN:  

9781591587675

ISBN 10:   1591587670
Pages:   158
Publication Date:   30 March 2010
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

A Note from the Editor Introduction Chapter 1: Taking Stock American Library Association: Library Services for People with Disabilities Policy Policy Statements and the Request for Accommodation Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Policy Statement of Policy Amesbury Public Library Requests for Accommodations for Library Programs Reasonable Accommodation Request Form Where to Begin The DO-IT Center Issues to Consider Legal Issues Building Access and Environment Library Staff Library Services Adaptive Technology for Computers Electronic Resources Helpful Communication Hints Other Accommodations Getting in on the Ground Floor Disabled or Dislabeled? Conclusion Chapter 2: Leading by Example The Numbers The Decennial Census Long Form Know Your Resources Marketing Your Library's Service to Persons with Disabilities Perfect Partners: A Special Needs Lending Library In-Home Library Services Getting Started with In-Home Library Service Chelsea District Library The Right Person for the Job Skills Development Security Issues On the Security Flip Side Protection of Children, the Elderly, and Individuals with Disabilities Pre-employment or Volunteer Screening State Laws Programming Art Abilities: Beauty in Differences Shake Things Up: Gaming for All One-Switch or Retro Games Wii-Habilitation Other Suggestions Conclusions Chapter 3: Assistive Technology and Total Access The Alliance for Technology Access Communications Minimum Requirements for Effective Communication Facility Accessibility to Library Services and Programs Technology Starting Goals Web Site Starting Goals Testing for Web Accessibility Introduction to Web Accessibility A Pragmatic Approach Common Assistive Technologies in Libraries The Association of Assistive Technology Programs Conclusion Chapter 4: Library Services to Baby Boomers and Older Adults Transforming Life after 50 Realities The Physical Changes Guidelines for Library and Information Services to Older Adults Computer Training for Older Adults Older Adults and Web 2.0 Senior-Friendly Web Sites Blogs Gaming … Again Electronic Games Electronic Brain Games We Like to Play … Wii Academic Libraries and Wii Health Literacy What Is Health Literacy? The NAALS Report Savvy Senior Health Programming Ideas to Improve Physical and Mental Health in Seniors Book Discussion Groups Choosing the Books Discussion Preparation Personal Memoir Writing Memory Lane The NLS and Library Services to the Blind and Physically Handicapped Books for the Adult Blind Books for the Blind Division Web-Braille Eligibility of Blind and Other Physically Handicapped Persons for Loan of Library Materials The 102 Talking-Book Club (Ten Squared Club) Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) Free Recorded Literature Online Conclusion Chapter 5: Library Services to Persons with Mental and Learning Disabilities Mental Illness and Homelessness Deinstitutionalization Library Services to the Homeless Library Policies That Affect the Homeless Sleeping and Other Problem Behavior Policies Services to Persons with Dementia Library Materials for Persons with Dementia Mental Disorders You Might or Might Not Recognize Librarian 411: Help for Those on the Frontlines Prepared for Anything Learning Disabilities Dyslexia Dyscalculia Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Conclusion Chapter 6: Summing It All Up Appendix A: National Library Service State and Regional Libraries Appendix B: Three Library Policies for Rules of Conduct References Index

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<p> Librarians who are striving to fill the information needs of people with different mental and physical challenges will find that this title answers many of their questions. -<p>Booklist

Librarians who are striving to fill the information needs of people with different mental and physical challenges will find that this title answers many of their questions. - Booklist Recommended for all libraries exploring their service to the disabled. - Library Journal

Author Information

Ann Roberts is adult services consultant for Missouri State Library, Jefferson City, MO. Richard J. Smith, MLS, PhD, is the chief of the Network Division at the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) in the Library of Congress.

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