Ontario Public Library Websites and the Framing of Disability

Hill, Heather

doi:10.21083/partnership.v15i2.6213

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“…In addition, these minimum standards are also developed through a negotiated understanding of what would make a particular environment accessible. An organization, however, can be technically accessible within the law, but not be user friendly or inclusive of those with disabilities (Hill, 2020;Byerley and Chambers, 2002;McCord et al, 2002;Byerley et al, 2007;Blechner, 2015).…”

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“…There is a small amount of literature focused on the physical environment (Hughes, 2017;Hill, 2011;Copeland, 2011;Lazar and Briggs, 2015). Another small portion of the literature looks at how accessibility is discussed on library websites and databases (Hill, 2020;Power and LeBeau, 2009;Graves and German, 2018;Gabel et al, 2016;Cassner, Maxey-Harris and Anaya, 2011). A newer aspect of the literature has been the examination of the library as a workplace for people with disabilities (Oud, 2019;Pionke, 2019Pionke, , 2020Schomberg and Highby, 2020).…”

Section: Disability and Accessibility In Lismentioning

confidence: 99%

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A thematic analysis of library association policies on services to persons with disabilities

Hill

2021

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PurposeLibrary association policies and guidelines are important to study because they reflect consensus values of the profession. As such, they can shape the association, itself, and set the tone for the values of its individual members in their professional practice. From the titles alone, these documents proclaim themselves to be guides for the development of individual library policy. Additionally, as library and information science (LIS) graduate education programs are accredited by national associations, LIS schools pay attention to association policies and guidelines to help shape professional and continuing education. In these ways, they have a role in shaping professional ideology around a topic. The paper aims to discuss these issues.Design/methodology/approachThe services to persons with disabilities policies from three national-level LIS organizations were analyzed through a thematic analysis.FindingsThe guidelines speak to a shared understanding of disability and accessibility around the themes of library staff, library policies and library resources and services. While not surprising, additional themes around disability context and legislation show a shared understanding of accessibility that is much broader than what the legislation requires.Originality/valueAn analysis of guidelines on services to persons with disabilities from the American Library Association (ALA), Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) is of interest because of the ways these organizations intersect. The ALA and ALIA have reciprocal agreements so that students in LIS education programs are recognized as equivalents. Second, the ALA accredits library education programs in Canada. Given these intersecting relationships, the guidelines-shared notions of accessibility become of high interest.

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Section: Disability and Accessibility In Lismentioning

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A thematic analysis of library association policies on services to persons with disabilities

Hill

2021

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“…Web pages are acceptable text for content analysis as they meet seven criteria: cohesion, coherence, intentionality, acceptability, informativity, situationality, and intertextuality (Beaugrande & Dressler in White & Marsh, 2006). Hill (2020) and Moynihan and Clarke (2022) previously used content analysis of Ontario public library websites to investigate research questions about Ontario public libraries.…”

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Getting Warmer: A Refined Taxonomy For Assessing Public Libraries' Response to the Climate Crisis

Foggett-Parker

2023

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As Canada’s climate warms at double the rate of the rest of the world, Canadian libraries have an important responsibility towards guardianship and activism on the climate crisis. Libraries are often appraised on their climate change goals by inward-facing factors, such as building standards and collections. While these remain important, this paper proposes a taxonomy that develops assessment further outward in the direction of community activism and climate justice, and tests that taxonomy against the environmental sustainability indicators published by Ontario public libraries.

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Assistive technologies in the library: world research trends

Tiurkedzhy¹

2021

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Scientific topicality. Use of the digital technologies and devices that are designed and adapted for people with special needs removes physical and mental barriers. This allows them better integrate into society and be more financially independent. National Strategy for Space without Barriers is being developed in Ukraine now. Therefore, the study of global trends in this area is relevant. The purpose of the article is to analyze the latest researches on the implementation of assistive technologies in libraries and identify trends in theoretical and practical achievements in the world. Presentation of main material. After analyzing the articles of leading librarians, the main aspects for research by scientists were highlighted: Development of general requirements, criteria and approaches for government programs for the introduction of assistive technologies and ensuring access without barriers. Studying the activities of university libraries in the process of using assistive technologies. The use of assistive technology in public libraries. Research on assistive technologies in library sites — the extent to which libraries are technically accessible for remote service and user education, including the one for people with special needs. Research on the necessity and effectiveness of the use of assistive technologies among users with special needs in libraries using the method of interviewing. Findings. The analysis of publications shows that the attention of scientists is directed to finding solutions for the availability of libraries through the introduction of assistive technologies. Practical significance. The selection and analysis of foreign publications will help in the selection of techniques, methods and tools for the implementation of assistive technologies in the libraries of our country.

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Ontario Public Library Websites and the Framing of Disability

Cited by 3 publications

References 34 publications

A thematic analysis of library association policies on services to persons with disabilities

A thematic analysis of library association policies on services to persons with disabilities

Getting Warmer: A Refined Taxonomy For Assessing Public Libraries' Response to the Climate Crisis

Assistive technologies in the library: world research trends

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