Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services (IJISS)
Innovative Best Practices of Academic Libraries for Visually Challenged Users
Author : K. Indumathi and R. SophiaVolume 9 No.1 Special Issue:February 2019 pp 57-59
Abstract
This article extrapolate Innovative Best Practices for accessible libraries. Many Academic Libraries striving to provide accessible resources to students with Visual Impairment. Librarians have taken measures to satisfy the needs of the Visually Challenged library users. But the library staff are not satisfied with their services rendered to the special students. Best innovative practices described in this paper may help the Library Staff to reach the fullest satisfaction of the visually impaired students of Academic Institutions. The guidelines and suggestions are to be implemented to treat the students with disabilities especially the Visually Challenged library users in an academic environment are also described.
Keywords
Best Practices, Academic Libraries, Visually Challenged Users
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