Library staff's understanding of attitudinal barriers experienced by individuals with disabilities in libraries
Lisa Ferrara
Abstract:PurposeThe purpose of this study was to investigate how library staff understand disability and attitudinal barriers and how they use their knowledge of attitudinal barriers when planning programs and services for individuals with disabilities.Design/methodology/approachThis study took a generic qualitative approach to examining how library staff understand disability and attitudinal barriers. Participants were recruited through emails to professional library associations throughout the United States of Americ… Show more
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