Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities in Libraries: A Survey of University Libraries in Mumbai

Rakshikar, Nidhi Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities in Libraries: A Survey of University Libraries in Mumbai. International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR), 2023, vol. 11, n. 08, pp. 986-994. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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English abstract

Libraries, being public spaces, have a responsibility to ensure that all disabled patrons may utilize their services without encountering any barriers, as required by integrated and inclusive special education policies. The present article assesses and evaluates the provision of universal access in university libraries in Mumbai and found that university libraries in Mumbai do not have enough of the necessary access tools, alternative information sources, and learning aids to meet the demands of their students.

English abstract

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: Accessibility, Persons With Disabilities, University Libraries, Universal Design, Special Users, Assistive Devices
Subjects: I. Information treatment for information services > IZ. None of these, but in this section.
Depositing user: Nidhi Niwant Rakshikar
Date deposited: 17 Oct 2023 06:01
Last modified: 17 Oct 2023 06:01
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/44893

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