| Making Libraries Accessible: Adaptive Design and Assistive Technology Contributor(s): Char, Booth (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0838958621 ISBN-13: 9780838958629 Publisher: ALA Editions OUR PRICE: $42.57 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Computers | Information Technology - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General |
| Dewey: 027.663 |
| Series: Library Technology Reports |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.5" W x 11" (0.29 lbs) 46 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Library Technology reports v.48 no.7 "Making Libraries Accessible: Adaptive Design and Assistive Technology" informs readers about how to make libraries' digital content, computers, and other devices accessible to people with disabilities. The report presents an overview of demographics, regulations, and types of disability needs as well as associated assistive technology. It also lists and compares specific assistive technology products and assesses accessibility for library collections, including various e-book file formats, e-readers, and databases. Drawing from W3C's Web Accessibility Guidelines, the report advises on development and design principles for an accessible website. |