{"product_id":"developing-a-library-accessibility-plan-a-practical-guide-for-librarians-9781538131138","title":"Developing a Library Accessibility Plan: A","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSection One: Accessibility in Libraries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter One: Disability Experiences in Libraries: Definitions, Demographics, Theory, and Legislation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter Two: Electronic Accessibility\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter Three: Physical Accessibility\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter Four: Accessibility for Instruction, Programming, and Outreach\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSection Two: Building an Accessibility Plan for Your Library\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter Five: Creating an Accessibility Plan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter Six: Where to Start When Developing an Accessibility Plan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter Seven: Building Consensus and Support within the Organization through Employee Professional Development\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter Eight: Crafting Community Partnerships for Enhanced Accessibility\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSection Three: Case Studies in Accessibility Efforts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter Nine: Deploying a Document Conversion Service for Patrons with Disabilities\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter Ten: Conducting an Electronic Accessibility Audit To Improve Library Web Presences\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter Eleven: Building Employee Knowledge through Voluntary Product Assessment Template Workshops\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter Twelve: Creating an Accessibility Response Plan for Employees\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter Thirteen: Raising Library Employee Awareness of Mental Health Issues\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter Fourteen: Service Animals in Libraries: Developing a Response Plan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBibliography","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041155645783,"sku":"9781538131138","price":50.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781538131138.jpg?v=1750949154","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/developing-a-library-accessibility-plan-a-practical-guide-for-librarians-9781538131138","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}