Mates, Barbara T.

Assistive technologies in the library Barbara T. Mates ; with contributions by William R. Reed, IV. - Chicago American Library Association 2011. - xiv, 206 p. ill. 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

9780838910702 (alk. paper)

2010038258


Libraries and people with disabilities
Libraries and the hearing impaired.
Libraries and people with visual disabilities.
Self-help devices for people with disabilities

Z711.92.H3 / M323 2011

027.663 / M4259as