Living Well with a Disability: How Libraries Can Help.

Klauber, Julie

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ERIC Number: EJ580067

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Publication Date: 1998

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Living Well with a Disability: How Libraries Can Help.

Klauber, Julie

American Libraries, v29 n10 p52-55 Nov 1998

Provides an example of how libraries can play an instrumental role in breaking the information barrier by providing good, positive, practical information to help people cope with disabilities. Lists several types of resources for information on disabilities. Discusses how librarians can make resources more accessible to individuals and the need for appropriate interpersonal training. (AEF)

Descriptors: Access to Information, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Disabilities, Information Sources, Internet, Librarians, Library Role, Library Services, Nonprint Media, Physical Disabilities, Printed Materials, Professional Development, Training, User Needs (Information)

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Language: English

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