Service Animals in Libraries: Developing a Response Plan. Disability Experiences in Libraries : Definitions, Demographics, Theory, and Legislation -- Electronic Accessibility -- Physical Accessibility -- Accessibility for Instruction, Programming, and Outreach -- Section Two: Building an Accessibility Plan for Your Library -- Creating an Accessibility Plan -- Where to Start When Developing an Accessibility Plan -- Building Consensus and Support within the Organization through Employee Professional Development -- Crafting Community Partnerships for Enhanced Accessibility -- Section Three: Case Studies in Accessibility Efforts -- Deploying a Document Conversion Service for Patrons with Disabilities -- Conducting an Electronic Accessibility Audit To Improve Library Web Presences -- Building Employee Knowledge through Voluntary Product Assessment Template Workshops -- Creating an Accessibility Response Plan for Employees -- Raising Library Employee Awareness of Mental Health Issues -- Service Animals in Libraries: Developing a Response Plan.
Summary:
"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."-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.