Public Library Services to Deaf Families and Deaf Children

Slater, Lindsay V.

doi:10.7710/1093-7374.1752

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“…Taking a leading role, reaching out to the deaf community and developing collections and services accordingly is vital, (Velleman, 1990;McDaniel, 1992;Norton & Kovalik, 1992;Allen, 2007, andSlater, 2013), although little attention is given in these sources to the fact that one cannot do so without paying particular attention to the unique communication concerns of the Deaf. While the nature of technology designed to make the library more accessible to the Deaf has evolved over the years, the role of facilitative technology in connecting the library to the Deaf is unchanged.…”

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Sharing the Same Agenda: The Public Library and the Deaf Community

Payne¹

2022

Advances in Library Administration and Organization

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This study investigated the relationship between the public library and the Deaf community in the United States. A review of literature showed that while resources on this subject exist, no evidence could be found of any studies directly involving, or based on input from the Deaf themselves. Literature was also examined for resources identifying elements of deafness and Deaf culture which may relate to use of the public library, as well as ethical practices and procedures which are desirable when conducting research on Deaf participants. A nationwide survey of members of the American Deaf community was undertaken. This survey investigated the extent to which the Deaf utilise the public library and its associated services. It also identified factors which serve as impediments to their use. Survey results indicated that while the majority of respondents rarely visit a public library, interest in books and Deaf literature collections is high. Interestingly the public library not seen as a good place to meet other Deaf people but is seen as a friendly environment. Difficulties in communicating with library staff, absence of interpreted events, and building design issues are identified as barriers to use. Areas of potential further study were identified. Search Strategy UsedFree Internet based resources British Library Catalogue (www.bl.uk) British Library Ethos (www.bl.uk/ethos)

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confidence: 99%