
Creating Inclusive Libraries by Applying Universal Design
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This guide covers both Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning and includes real examples of how libraries have used these principles to create more welcoming environments and programming. Featuring a mix of examples, case studies, and checklists, this guide is suitable for those who are new to accessibility and inclusion work. Examples discussed cover a range of types of projects for all budgets, from major renovations to in-house signage design projects. Libraries covered include public libraries, academic libraries, school libraries, and more. It will leave readers confident of steps that they can take at their library to improve inclusion at any price point.
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Spina has extensive experience working on projects related to accessibility, Universal Design, user experience, and technology in libraries as well as serving as a coordinator for services to patrons with disabilities. She served as the inaugural chair of LITA's Diversity and Inclusion Committee and as the leader of the ASCLA Library Services to People with Visual or Physical Disabilities That Prevent Them from Reading Standard Print Interest Group. She has worked with a number of professional organizations, libraries, and other organizations to offer training and support on Universal Design, inclusion, and accessibility. She has also written extensively on disability, accessibility, and Universal Design, including for Theological Librarianship, Marketing Libraries Journal, the Association of Research Libraries, WeaveUX (forthcoming), and School Library Journal.
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The Role of Universal Design in LibrariesDefining Universal Design: Key History and ContextThe Principles of Universal DesignThe Limitations of Universal DesignApplying Universal Design Concepts to LibrariesUniversal Design Case StudiesA Checklist for Applying Universal Design in LibrariesDefining Universal Design for LearningThe Principles of Universal Design for LearningThe Limitations of Universal Design for LearningApplying Universal Design For Learning in LibrariesUniversal Design for Learning Case StudiesA Checklist for Applying Universal Design for Learning in LibrariesHow Universal Design Leads to InclusionRecommended Resources
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