Creating Disability LibGuides with Accessibility in Mind

J. J. Pionke; Jaena Manson

doi:10.1080/19322909.2017.1396277

Creating Disability LibGuides with Accessibility in Mind

J. J. Pionke, Jaena Manson

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Abstract

The Americans with Disabilities Act created regulations for the accessibility of buildings and services for individuals with disabilities, but libraries still have a deficit in information highlighting disability and accessibility. Using LibGuides 2.0 software, the authors created 22 accessible guides on disabilities, disability theory, and assistive technology. The initial response from users was positive and included feedback as the guides continue to be improved and built upon. This article is a case study on the creation of the guides from a disability and accessibility standpoint.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	63-79
Number of pages	17
Journal	Journal of Web Librarianship
Volume	12
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/19322909.2017.1396277
State	Published - Jan 1 2018

Keywords

Library orientation
Access to information
Academic libraries -- Illinois
People with disabilities
Self-help devices for people with disabilities
Illinois
United States. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
accessibility
disability
information seeking
LibGuides

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Computer Science Applications
Library and Information Sciences

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