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Disabilities and the library : fostering equity for patrons and staff with differing abilities / by Copeland, Clayton A.,Editor(DLC)no2014115081; Woolls, Blanchenullauthor of introduction, etc.(DLC)n 79139606;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Foreword: As Far as the Eye May See / Blanche Woolls -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction / Clayton A. Copeland -- Part I. The Historic Role of Disability Rights Activists, Librarians, and Other Advocates in Providing Universal Access to Information -- Access to Life: A Brief History of Universal Access / Linda Lucas Walling -- What Is Universal Design? Theories, Terms, and Trends / Knut M. Nygaard and Haakon Aspelund -- Part II. Understanding Differences and Seeing the Abilities Born through Them -- Demystifying Mental Illness: Opportunities for Awareness and Empowerment / David Leach -- Serving Patrons with Dyslexia in Public and School Libraries / Jill Lauren -- Blindness and Other Reading Disabilities in Public Libraries / Jane Karp and Linda Lucas Walling -- Deafness as a Great Equalizer / Alec McFarlane -- Banned People: Inclusion of Teens and Adults with High-incidence Neurodevelopmental Disabilities in Library Spaces / Amelia N. Gibson -- Part III. Integrating Individual Needs: Creating Inclusive Collections and Programming -- Accessibility Support Collection Development / Jennifer Taggart -- Selecting Books Portraying Disabilities for Children and Youth / Tina M. Taylor and Mary Anne Prater -- Differing Abilities, Children, and Picture Books / Linda Lucas Walling and Clayton A. Copeland -- Marrakesh Treaty and Access for Blind and Visually Impaired Information Professionals / Dick Kawooya -- Examining Inclusive Programming in a Middle School Library: A Case Study of Adolescents Who Are Differently and Typically Able / Clayton A. Copeland and Karen Gavigan -- Accessible Programming / Jennifer Taggart -- Part IV. IInclusive Facilities in the Physical and Virtual World -- How Library Designs Can Follow the ADA While Ignoring Wider Issues of Building Accessibility / Fred Schlipf -- Staying Calm: 'Disabilities' and Behavior in the Library / Barbara Klipper and Carrie Banks -- Web Accessibility Checklist for Inclusion on the Internet: 10 Things to Double-Check Before You Publish Online / Laura March and Amelia N. Gibson -- Building a Barrier-Free Online Library / Amelia Koford and Drucilla Martinez de Morales -- Illustrative Information Support Services for People Who Are Differently Abled in Alabama's Public Libraries: An Exploratory Website Content Analysis / Bharat Mehra and Baheya S. Jaber -- Part V. Leadership: Inclusive Policies, Practices, and Environments for Library Staff with Differing Abilities and Needs -- Designing an Inclusive Hiring Experience and Workplace: A Tripartite Approach / Kim M. Thompson, Paul T. Jaeger, and Clayton A. Copeland -- Building Collective Leadership to Advance Equity / Cassandra O'Neill -- Stigma within the Library: Barriers to Employee Disability Accommodation / JJ Pionke -- Part VI. Conclusion -- The First Best Hope for Disabled People: A Letter to Current and Future Librarians / Paul T. Jaeger -- Afterword / S.K. Hastings."Librarians need to understand the needs and abilities of differently abled patrons, and anyone responsible for hiring and managing librarians must know how to provide an equitable environment. This book serves as an educational resource for both groups"--."Understanding the needs and abilities of patrons who are differently abled increases librarians' ability to serve them from childhood through adulthood. While some librarians are fortunate to have had coursework to help them understand the needs and abilities of the differently abled, many have had little experience working with this diverse group. In addition, many persons who are differently abled are--or would like to become--librarians. Disabilities and the Library helps readers understand the challenges faced by people who are differently abled, both as patrons and as information professionals. Readers will learn to assess their library's physical facilities, programming, staff, and continuing education to ensure that their libraries are prepared to include people of all abilities. Inclusive programming and collection development suggestions will help librarians to meet the needs of patrons and colleagues with mobility and dexterity problems, learning differences, hearing and vision limitations, sensory and cognitive challenges, autism, and more. Additional information is included about assistive and adaptive technologies and web accessibility. Librarians will value this accessible and important book as they strive for equity and inclusivity"--
Subjects: Libraries and people with disabilities.; Library employees with disabilities.; Universal design.;
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The right side of love / by Mello, Deborah Fletcher.(CARDINAL)470768; Copyright Paperback Collection (Library of Congress)(CARDINAL)376993;
Subjects: Novels.; Romance fiction.; African Americans; Children with disabilities; Institutional care; Parents of children with disabilities;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Social justice and activism in libraries : essays on diversity and change / by Epstein, Su,editor.(CARDINAL)884315; Gubnitskaia, Vera,1960-editor.(CARDINAL)399938; Smallwood, Carol,1939-editor.(CARDINAL)173318;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Part I. Bringing underrepresentation to the forefront -- Part II. Establishing partnerships -- Part III. Building communities -- Part IV. Administering with diversity -- Part V. Supporting activism -- Part VI. Generating programming -- Part VII. Expanding teaching"Experienced librarians offer ideas and guidance in seeking new creative paths, working to support change in library organizations and reexamining principles that may be taken for granted. Theoretical foundations are discussed, along with practical ideas such as the creation a book groups for the intellectually disabled and partnership with social workers or advocates for employees with disabilities"--
Subjects: Case studies.; Libraries and community.; Libraries and minorities.; Libraries and society.; Libraries; Libraries; Social justice.;
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Gods and beasts [sound recording] : a novel / by Mina, Denise,author.(CARDINAL)340164; Quirk, Moira,1968-narrator.(CARDINAL)353600; AudioGO (Firm),publisher.(CARDINAL)593548; Hachette Audio (Firm)(CARDINAL)346394;
Narrated by Moira Quirk.It's the week before Christmas when a lone robber bursts into a busy Glasgow post office carrying an AK-47. An elderly man suddenly hands his young grandson to a stranger and wordlessly helps the gunman fill bags with cash, then carries them to the door. He opens the door and bows his head; the robber fires off the AK-47, tearing the grandfather in two. DS Alex Morrow arrives on the scene and finds that the alarm system had been disabled before the robbery. Yet upon investigation, none of the employees can be linked to the gunman. And the grandfather-a life-long campaigner for social justice-is above reproach. As Morrow searches for the killer, she discovers a hidden, sinister political network. Soon it is chillingly clear: no corner of the city is safe, and her involvement will go deeper than she could ever have imagined.
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Sound recordings.; Fiction.; Morrow, Alex (Fictitious character); Policewomen; Older men;
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