Accessibility Training For Librarians

A great deal of technology and equipment exists to meet the needs of these users, ranging from a simple magnifying glass to optical character recognition and reading systems. Many in the library profession have difficulty keeping up with this rapid development in technology. This Reading for Accessibility and Inclusion Training is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences and the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. The Laura Bush program supports developing a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the changing needs of the American public by enhancing training and learning opportunities for librarians.

Overview: Accessibility Training For Librarians

People with barriers to reading traditionally printed books face challenges in education, employment, social inclusion, civic engagement and even in reading for enjoyment. Barriers can include visual impairments, such as blindness; cognitive disorders, including dyslexia; and mobility limitations that make holding or turning pages of a book difficult or impossible.

This training module is intended to be part of a series of actionable modules for library staff to increase their comfort with accessible ebook formats and reading tools.

To register for this course, provided on a Google Site, please complete the registration form:

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