Creating and maintaining an Accessible Library
Introduction
Self – start 87 ADA 93
Ask audience who they are
Describe ADA
Mission Statement
To assist the diverse community of individuals with disabilities to access library materials and information by continuously improving our services, striving always to exceed expectations.
Philosophy
Libraries as information depository, study hall, teaching institution
Intimidating
Independent usage, teach how,
Self-produced doc conversion
Computer Literacy and Library-ese
Physical Access
Legal – references
Practical – examples
Discuss stacks
Paging service
Electronic Access
Funding – pace of change
Centralized vs satellite workstations
Define ideal workstations
Restricted access
Printing as accommodation free in pay environment
Kurzweils CCTVs
OS same as rest of lib separate but equal doesn’t work
Screenreader Screenmagnifier
Scanner & OCR package
Braille printer & software
Electronic Books -copyright issues – how to find
Specs of new system
Staff Training
The most critical piece most problematic
Customer service orientation
New staff, student workers, refreshers
Back up person as resource
Plug for other presentation
Administrative Support
Goal Statements
Strategic plan (ask Dora)
Funding on an ongoing basis
Computer/tech departments
Sec 508
Ongoing Access Issues
Lib’s pt of view – problems
Ex. WebSPIRS collaboration
Acquisitions/Collection Development
Databases
Web based .PDF
Video close captioned (DVD)
Liaison
DS
IT
Students (draft the agitators)
Community