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Developing a Library Accessibility Plan Rebecca M. Marrall

Developing a Library Accessibility Plan By Rebecca M. Marrall

Developing a Library Accessibility Plan by Rebecca M. Marrall


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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.

Developing a Library Accessibility Plan Summary

Developing a Library Accessibility Plan: A Practical Guide for Librarians by Rebecca M. Marrall

Developing a Library Accessibility Plan: A Practical Guide for Librarians provides library professionals with the knowledge, tools and templates, and practical examples necessary for developing a tailored and comprehensive accessibility plan for their institution.

Part One provides foundational knowledge about disability experiences in libraries, including an overview of existing legislation and a breakdown of the disability community in the United States. This part also names and defines the impact of different accessibility barriers within online, physical, and instructional settings for different populations.

Part Two outlines the initial stages of a developing a comprehensive plan for resolving accessibility issues. These chapters in this part include a discussion on conducting an environmental scan / inventory of existing problems, identifying potential partners in the resolution of said problems, and how to prioritize which projects.

Part Three provides several practical, real life examples of projects and initiatives drawn from the author's professional experiences. These case studies offer a summary of each accessibility project along the corresponding impact, finished by an analysis of lessons learned from the experience. A copy of all tools, templates, and other planning documents are available in the chapter itself.

The book will help readers understand how to inventory, prioritize, plan, implement, and assess a comprehensive improvement plan for electronic, physical, and instructional and/or programming-related accessibility issues within their library.

About Rebecca M. Marrall

Rebecca M. Marrall is the Director of Technology & Discovery Services and an Associate Professor at Western Washington University Libraries. Her research interests are inclusive learning spaces; user experience in libraries; and accessibility practices in library spaces. She co-edited the open access text, The Research Process: Strategies for Undergraduate Students.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Preface

Section One: Accessibility in Libraries

Chapter One: Disability Experiences in Libraries: Definitions, Demographics, Theory, and Legislation

Chapter Two: Electronic Accessibility

Chapter Three: Physical Accessibility

Chapter Four: Accessibility for Instruction, Programming, and Outreach

Section Two: Building an Accessibility Plan for Your Library

Chapter Five: Creating an Accessibility Plan

Chapter Six: Where to Start When Developing an Accessibility Plan

Chapter Seven: Building Consensus and Support within the Organization through Employee Professional Development

Chapter Eight: Crafting Community Partnerships for Enhanced Accessibility

Section Three: Case Studies in Accessibility Efforts

Chapter Nine: Deploying a Document Conversion Service for Patrons with Disabilities

Chapter Ten: Conducting an Electronic Accessibility Audit To Improve Library Web Presences

Chapter Eleven: Building Employee Knowledge through Voluntary Product Assessment Template Workshops

Chapter Twelve: Creating an Accessibility Response Plan for Employees

Chapter Thirteen: Raising Library Employee Awareness of Mental Health Issues

Chapter Fourteen: Service Animals in Libraries: Developing a Response Plan

Bibliography

Additional information

NLS9781538131138
9781538131138
1538131137
Developing a Library Accessibility Plan: A Practical Guide for Librarians by Rebecca M. Marrall
New
Paperback
Rowman & Littlefield
2020-08-05
160
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