Description
This section examines accessible practices within the context of Library services (both the main Library, and archival material that functionally services as Library material throughout the University).
Recommendations
| Ensure that Library employees are trained to assist disabled library users, including with physical and digital research. | |||||
| Ensure that electronic information systems, software and other resources for library users and/or employees are accessible to disabled users, too. | |||||
| If applicable, ensure that notification systems are discernable to disabled library users. | |||||
| Confirm and document a procedure for disabled users to obtain library materials in alternative formats where needed for access. | |||||
| Ensure that physical materials for library users are on accessible routes, within reach ranges, and have clear space for approach or, minimally, that an employee trained to provide assistance is situated nearby. |
Training
Leads should take the training themselves, then assign it to those employees in their unit for whom they believe it is relevant. Assigning to all employees is recommended. Any processes, procedures or protocols recommended for development in the training should be created.
Library Training
Recommended Resources
- Best Practices for Interacting with Persons with Disabilities: A Guide | Canadian Transportation Agency
- Library Equipment & Facilities Management: Library Service to Persons with Disabilities
- Prioritizing Accessibility and Disability Inclusion at Your Library
- Universal Access: Making Library Resources Accessible to People with Disabilities | DO-IT
- RTL: Research, Teaching, and Learning | Supported Learning Tools