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'For anyone wanting a deeper understanding of the role of the reading group - particularly the impact they have on the lives of blind and partially sighted people - this book is a must. Drawing on in-depth, participatory research, Eileen Hyder sets the reading group in the context of the readers' daily lives - and also the daily lives of the libraries where they meet.'John Vincent, The Network - tackling social exclusion in libraries, museums, archives and galleries, UK'Those who take part in or run reading groups for people with visual impairments, and anyone with an interest in disability studies, will welcome this thoughtful and well-researched book. Hyder discusses important issues about social inclusion, as well as providing practical suggestions for the future.' Jenny Hartley, University of Roehampton, UK'Eileen Hyder uses one reading group for visually impaired people as a case study to raise thought-provoking questions about reading groups in general, about reading, about life-long learning, and about the role libraries play in the social inclusion of marginalized populations. As publishers explore new formats that might replace print books, and readers discover new ways to enjoy literature, will blind people be at the forefront of new reading technologies and methods, or continue to lag behind? How will librarians advocate for universal access to their collections? Reading Groups, Libraries and Social Inclusion will be a valuable resource for librarians, educators, blind and partially sighted people and any reader interested in the future of the book.' Georgina Kleege, University of California, Berkeley, USA

'For anyone wanting a deeper understanding of the role of the reading group - particularly the impact they have on the lives of blind and partially sighted people - this book is a must. Drawing on in-depth, participatory research, Eileen Hyder sets the reading group in the context of the readers' daily lives - and also the daily lives of the libraries where they meet.' John Vincent, The Network - tackling social exclusion in libraries, museums, archives and galleries, UK 'Those who take part in or run reading groups for people with visual impairments, and anyone with an interest in disability studies, will welcome this thoughtful and well-researched book. Hyder discusses important issues about social inclusion, as well as providing practical suggestions for the future.' Jenny Hartley, University of Roehampton, UK 'Eileen Hyder uses one reading group for visually impaired people as a case study to raise thought-provoking questions about reading groups in general, about reading, about life-long learning, and about the role libraries play in the social inclusion of marginalized populations. As publishers explore new formats that might replace print books, and readers discover new ways to enjoy literature, will blind people be at the forefront of new reading technologies and methods, or continue to lag behind? How will librarians advocate for universal access to their collections? Reading Groups, Libraries and Social Inclusion will be a valuable resource for librarians, educators, blind and partially sighted people and any reader interested in the future of the book.' Georgina Kleege, University of California, Berkeley, USA 'I now feel far more informed about not only reading groups but the issues faced by VIPs and would recommend this book to anyone involved in running reading groups, working with VIPs or who are interested in the idea of setting up groups of this nature. I also think it would be of interest to anyone with a passion for encouraging reading in any setting.' Library and Information Research 'Given how valuable reading is for blind and partially sighted people, Hyder's book is an important contribution to a relatively under-researched area.' Australian Library Journal 'this is a fascinating read that achieves what it sets out to do; that is, to convey the experiences of people with a visual impairment within the context of a reading group, and to illustrate the processes involved from a position of reflection and learning.' Disability and Society 'a welcome contribution to the growing body of qualitative and quantitative knowledge about blind people's reading habits' Publishing History

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Eileen Hyder, University of Reading, UK.

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