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Updated 1/2000

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This section lists print resources about library services for people with disabilities. Included are:

online bibliographies and databases
references to Disability Resources' articles in various library periodicals
references to books and other resources featured in Disability Resources Monthly


Online Bibliographies and Databases

Disability, Culture and Service Issues: A Selected Bibliography by Bob L. Dunlap II, a graduate student at Kent State University, School of Library and Information Science, is an excellent guide to recent publications about library services to people with disabilities.

Search NARIC's REHABDATA database for articles and other resources. For best results, use the rotated thesaurus; select "L" and then "Libraries."

Search the ERIC database. For best results, search for the terms "disabilities" and "library services" as descriptors.

Search Amazon.com. For best results, do a book search for "libraries and the handicapped".
Disability Resources' Articles

As part of its effort to promote and improve awareness of resources to foster independent living, Disability Resources works closely with the library community to provide information about books, videotapes, pamphlets, and other pertinent resources for library collections. The organization's president, Julie Klauber, has contributed several articles to professional publications in the library field.

"Living Well with a Disability: How Libraries Can Help," American Libraries, November 1998, pp. 52-55.
"An Enabling Collection for People with Disabilities," Library Journal, April 1, 1996, pp. 53-56.
"Toy Story - How to Select and Buy Adaptive Toys," School Library Journal, July 1996, pp. 22-25.

If you do not have these publications available in your library, we would be happy to provide reprints for $2 each ($4 outside the U.S.) to cover postage and handling. Send prepaid orders to: Reprints, Disability Resources, inc., Four Glatter Lane, Centereach, NY 11720-1032.

Library Literature in DRM

Since Disability Resources Monthly (DRM) subscribers include hundreds of public, academic and special libraries, we often include information about resources of particular interest to librarians in DRM. The following is a list of some of the titles we've covered. (Note: We do not sell any of these publications ourselves; our purpose is purely informational. DRM provides complete bibliographic data, descriptions or reviews, and purchasing information.)

Adaptive Technologies for Learning and Work Environments (book), DRM Vol. I, No. 10
The Americans with Disabilities Act; Its Impact on Libraries - The Library's Responses in "Doable" Steps (book), DRM Vol. I, No. 10
And Access For All: ADA and Your Library (video), DRM Vol. I, No. 4 and No. 10
"Best of the Best" (pamphlet), DRM Vol. II, No. 9
"Can Everybody Reach You? Improving Library Services for Blind and Partially Sighted People" (pamphlet), DRM Vol. I, No. 6
Descriptive Video Service Library Promotional Tape (video), DRM Vol. I, No. 10
Disabilities, Children, and Libraries; Mainstreaming Services in Public Libraries and School Library Media Centers (book), DRM Vol. I, No. 10
"Guidelines for Library and Information Services for the American Deaf Community" (pamphlet), DRM Vol. III, No. 7
Hospitalized Children and Books; A Guide for Librarians, Families, and Caregivers (book), DRM Vol. I, No. 7
Illinois Libraries - "Libraries Reach Out to Illinois Diverse Populations" (journal special issue), DRM Vol. I, No. 10
Information Services for People with Developmental Disabilities; The Library Manager's Handbook (book), DRM Vol. III, No. 1
Interlibrary Loan of Alternative Format Materials; A Balanced Sourcebook (book/journal special issue), DRM Vol. I, No. 12
The International Yearbook of Library Service for Blind and Physically Handicapped Individuals (book), DRM Vol. I, No. 10
Libraries and the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (journal special issue), DRM Vol. IV, No. 4
Library Patrons with Disabilities (book), DRM Vol. IV, No. 4
"Mental Illness Awareness Guide for Librarians" (pamphlet), DRM Vol. II, No. 7
Preparing Staff to Serve Patrons with Disabilities (book), DRM Vol. IV, No. 4
"Programming for Serving Children with Special Needs" (pamphlet), DRM Vol. II, No. 3
Read Easy; Large Print Libraries for Older Adults (book), DRM Vol. I, No. 7
Serving Print Disabled Library Patrons; A Textbook for Facilitators of Library Services to People with Visual or Physical Impairments (book), DRM Vol. IV, No. 4
Videoforum; A Videography for Libraries - "Health Issue" (magazine), DRM Vol. III, No. 8

Disability Resources' annotated bibliography of books, videotapes and other resources about Inclusion & Parent Advocacy was developed specifically for public library collections.

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