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Record Nr.

UNINA9910537877303321

Autore

Mates Barbara T

Titolo

Assistive technologies in the library [[electronic resource] /] / Barbara T. Mates ; with contributions by William R. Reed, IV

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chicago, : American Library Association, 2011

ISBN

0-8389-9267-6

1-283-09348-0

9786613093486

0-8389-9266-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (193 pages) : illuistrations

Altri autori (Persone)

ReedWilliam R

Disciplina

027.6/63

Soggetti

Libraries and people with disabilities

Self-help devices for people with disabilities

Libraries and people with visual disabilities

Libraries and the hearing impaired

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

The library's mission : to serve all patrons -- Creating accessible electronic information -- Seeing the bigger picture : large-print-access technology solutions -- When computers talk : listening to the Web and printed materials -- Touching the Internet : braille access to the Internet -- Seeing the sounds : technologies for persons with hearing impairments -- Surfing the Internet with a "different" board -- Accessible collections, resources, and discussion forums -- Staff make it all work -- Finding the funding -- We got it, come and get it, or, Marketing -- Creating avenues for accessible electronic communication.

Sommario/riassunto

This sensitively written and practical guidebook will be an indispensable resource for ensuring that a library's offerings are accessible to everyone.