Library Services to Patrons With Disabilities

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Author(s): Abiola Bukola Elaturoti (Lead City University, Nigeria)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 18
Source title: Handbook of Research on Information and Records Management in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Josiline Phiri Chigwada (Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe)and Godfrey Tsvuura (Zimbabwe Open University, Zimbabwe)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7740-0.ch010

Keywords: Information Resources Management / Information Science Reference / Library & Information Science

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Libraries are coming to terms with the fact that their primary role is to provide information resources and services to all equally without any category of users being neglected or feeling left out. Those with disabilities need specialized services and attention, which libraries as public places must be ready to offer. How should patrons with disabilities be treated when they visit the library or need the assistance of librarians? Do they have access to library resources in the format that suits their form of disability and enhances their getting their information needs met? This chapter sheds light on how patrons with disabilities can be served adequately by libraries and librarians.

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