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Creating Inclusive Libraries by Applying Universal Design
A Guide
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2021
Summary
As libraries of all types strive to serve diverse communities, Universal Design offers principles and approaches that can be used to create welcoming spaces and services. Applying Universal Design to Create Inclusive Libraries: A LITA Guide offers a thorough and engaging introduction to Universal Design and concrete examples of how these principles can be applied at libraries of all sizes, types, and budgets.
This guide covers both Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning and includes real examples of how libraries have used these principles to create more welcoming environments and programming. Featuring a mix of examples, case studies, and checklists, this guide is suitable for those who are new to accessibility and inclusion work. Examples discussed cover a range of types of projects for all budgets, from major renovations to in-house signage design projects. Libraries covered include public libraries, academic libraries, school libraries, and more. It will leave readers confident of steps that they can take at their library to improve inclusion at any price point.
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Edition
1/2021
Copyright Year
2021
ISBN-Print
978-1-5381-3977-6
ISBN-Online
978-1-5381-3979-0
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
190
Product Type
Monograph
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Contents No access
Acknowledgments No access
Preface No access
Ch01. Introduction No access Pages 1 - 8
Ch02. Defining Universal Design No access Pages 9 - 22
Ch03. The Principles of Universal Design No access Pages 23 - 44
Ch04. The Limitations of Universal Design No access Pages 45 - 56
Ch05. Applying Universal Design Concepts to Libraries No access Pages 57 - 72
Ch06. Universal Design Case Studies No access Pages 73 - 90
Ch07. A Checklist for Applying Universal Design in Libraries No access Pages 91 - 96
Ch08. Defining Universal Design for Learning No access Pages 97 - 106
Ch09. The Principles of Universal Design for Learning No access Pages 107 - 126
Ch10. The Limitations of Universal Design for Learning No access Pages 127 - 136
Ch11. Applying Universal Design for Learning in Libraries No access Pages 137 - 152
Ch12. Universal Design for Learning Case Studies No access Pages 153 - 168
Ch13. A Checklist for Applying Universal Design for Learning in Libraries No access Pages 169 - 172
