Any schedule can allow for access to a library media specialist, but if the center is not physically organized to allow access, the schedule does not matter.
“…review the physical arrangement of the library media center so that it can accommodate multiple activities simultaneously.
Identify spaces for whole-class use…and arrange work areas for small groups as well” (Geiken, 1999)
Information Access
As the information specialist, the school library media specialist makes connections for students and staff with the information they need to support the teaching and learning process. As the information hub of the school, the library media center is the information infrastructure providing connections to information within the school, the school division, the community, and the world.
Citations
access. (n.d.). Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Retrieved November 29, 2007, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/access
Burgstahler, Sheryl, Dan Comden, Beth Fraser. Universal Access: Electronic Resources in Libraries, 1997, University of Washington. DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology). http://www.washington.edu/doit/UA/
CornerStones: Building Blocks of Literacy (Literacy units for teachers of young students who are deaf or hard of hearing.) http://pbskids.org/lions/cornerstones/index.html
National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, Toward a National Program for Library and Information Services: Goals for Action (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1975), xi.
Burgstahler, Sheryl, Dan Comden, Beth Fraser. Universal Access: Electronic Resources in Libraries, 1997, University of Washington. DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology). http://www.washington.edu/doit/UA/
CornerStones: Building Blocks of Literacy (Literacy units for teachers of young students who are deaf or hard of hearing.) http://pbskids.org/lions/cornerstones/index.html
National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, Toward a National Program for Library and Information Services: Goals for Action (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1975), xi.
Universal Access: Making Library Resources Accessible to People with Disabilities
Services and facilities are designed for people with a broad range of abilities and disabilities, not the average user.
Learning disabilities, visual, speech, hearing, and mobility impairments
Legal Issues
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities
“Person with a disability” means “any person who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities including walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working, has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment.”
Access Issues
Wheelchair accessible?
.....Parking
.....Paths/sidewalks
.....Entrances
.....Wide aisles
.....Ramp or elevator
.....Restroom
.....Desks or tables
.....Book return
Telecommunication devices? (TDD/TTY)
Private study rooms?
Hearing protectors or study carrels?
Well marked signs?
Clear aisles & routes?
Inaccessible locations?
Auditory & visual signals?
Good lighting? Dim?
Library Staff
Awareness of disability issues
Trained in???…
.....Policies & Procedures
.....Use of TTD/TTY
.....Adaptive computer technology
.....Sign language
.....Bi-lingual
.....Braille & other services
Library Services
Designated staff member to coordinate accommodations & services.
People w/disabilities included on Board, committees, & access planning process.
Written description of services & procedures for those w/disabilities.
Reference & circulation services available by phone, TTY/TDD, & electronic mail.
Resource delivery services for patrons confined to home, retirement facilities or hospitals.
Large print & Braille versions of handouts & guides.
Reader & research assistance available.
Sign language & bi-lingual interpretation services for library events.
Large magnifying glasses available.
Modified curriculum to fit individual needs.
Adaptive Technology
Adjustable tables.
Large print key labels.
Home-row key indicators.
Software to enlarge screen images.
Large monitors (at least 17”).
Speech output system.
Braille conversion software.
Braille printer.
Trackballs (versus mouse).
Wrist rests and keyguards.
Electronic Resources
LMC Web page – Universal Design?
Images & sound – Text alternatives?
Web design - Clear navigation paths?
LMC's electronic resources (online catalogs, indexes, databases) – Accessible w/adaptive computer technologies (screen readers/speech synthesis)?
Web guidelines – Require accessibility?
Inaccessible electronic resources – Other formats of information available?
Helpful Hints
Visual Impairments
Learning Disabilities
Mobility Impairments
Speech Impairments
Hearing Impairments
Language/Cultural
Treat with same respect and consideration as you would others.
First…ASK if they need/want help.
Talk directly TO person w/disability, not via person’s companion.
Only refer to their disability IF it is relevant to the conversation.
Avoid negative connotations of disability.
Refer to PERSON first, then their disability.
http://www.washington.edu/doit/UA/
Learning disabilities, visual, speech, hearing, and mobility impairments
Legal Issues
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities
“Person with a disability” means “any person who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities including walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working, has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment.”
Access Issues
Wheelchair accessible?
.....Parking
.....Paths/sidewalks
.....Entrances
.....Wide aisles
.....Ramp or elevator
.....Restroom
.....Desks or tables
.....Book return
Telecommunication devices? (TDD/TTY)
Private study rooms?
Hearing protectors or study carrels?
Well marked signs?
Clear aisles & routes?
Inaccessible locations?
Auditory & visual signals?
Good lighting? Dim?
Library Staff
Awareness of disability issues
Trained in???…
.....Policies & Procedures
.....Use of TTD/TTY
.....Adaptive computer technology
.....Sign language
.....Bi-lingual
.....Braille & other services
Library Services
Designated staff member to coordinate accommodations & services.
People w/disabilities included on Board, committees, & access planning process.
Written description of services & procedures for those w/disabilities.
Reference & circulation services available by phone, TTY/TDD, & electronic mail.
Resource delivery services for patrons confined to home, retirement facilities or hospitals.
Large print & Braille versions of handouts & guides.
Reader & research assistance available.
Sign language & bi-lingual interpretation services for library events.
Large magnifying glasses available.
Modified curriculum to fit individual needs.
Adaptive Technology
Adjustable tables.
Large print key labels.
Home-row key indicators.
Software to enlarge screen images.
Large monitors (at least 17”).
Speech output system.
Braille conversion software.
Braille printer.
Trackballs (versus mouse).
Wrist rests and keyguards.
Electronic Resources
LMC Web page – Universal Design?
Images & sound – Text alternatives?
Web design - Clear navigation paths?
LMC's electronic resources (online catalogs, indexes, databases) – Accessible w/adaptive computer technologies (screen readers/speech synthesis)?
Web guidelines – Require accessibility?
Inaccessible electronic resources – Other formats of information available?
Helpful Hints
Visual Impairments
Learning Disabilities
Mobility Impairments
Speech Impairments
Hearing Impairments
Language/Cultural
Treat with same respect and consideration as you would others.
First…ASK if they need/want help.
Talk directly TO person w/disability, not via person’s companion.
Only refer to their disability IF it is relevant to the conversation.
Avoid negative connotations of disability.
Refer to PERSON first, then their disability.
http://www.washington.edu/doit/UA/
Student Access
Outline:
Physical Access
.....Hours of services
.....Scheduled classes versus Flexible Scheduling
.....Materials & Collection
Online Access
.....Card catalog
.....Reference materials
.....Other resources
Physical Access
.....Hours of services
.....Scheduled classes versus Flexible Scheduling
.....Materials & Collection
Online Access
.....Card catalog
.....Reference materials
.....Other resources
Questions...
How do we teach library media center users to be independent learners?
..........To be information literate?
..........To be consumers of information and producers of new ideas, if we restrict their access to information and a variety of new ideas?
How do we provide a framework for library media center users to gain essential information literacy skills?
How do we as teacher librarians ensure that our users met the Information Literacy Standards?
How does the mandate access fit into Information literacy standards?
How does the CIPA and other legislative guidelines affect users' ability to met standards and become information literacy?
..........To be information literate?
..........To be consumers of information and producers of new ideas, if we restrict their access to information and a variety of new ideas?
How do we provide a framework for library media center users to gain essential information literacy skills?
How do we as teacher librarians ensure that our users met the Information Literacy Standards?
How does the mandate access fit into Information literacy standards?
How does the CIPA and other legislative guidelines affect users' ability to met standards and become information literacy?
CIPA
The CIPA was constructed to ensure that schools who receive federal assistance for Internet access or monies under the Library Services Technology Act, must have in place a policy that protects minors from 'visual depictions' of 'obscene' or 'pornographic' content.
The CIPA requires the implementation of 'technology protection measures'. These are commonly referred to as filters or blockers.
The CIPA requires the implementation of 'technology protection measures'. These are commonly referred to as filters or blockers.
Library Bill of Rights
“Freedom of expression encompasses the freedom of speech and the right to receive information. The library media center, thus the library media specialist exist to facilitate the exercise of these rights by selecting, producing, providing access to, identifying, retrieving, organizing, providing instruction in the use of, and preserving recorded expression regardless of the format or technology”
Concerns
“Children shouldn't have access to the Internet, when we spend all this money on books.”
“Students should learn to be responsible users of the Internet in a controlled manner.”
“Filtering software makes the Internet safe for students.”
“Do we have an obligation to censor/filter students?”
“Are we giving them the best possible education possible?”
“Will they be information literate when they enter the global community?”
“Students should learn to be responsible users of the Internet in a controlled manner.”
“Filtering software makes the Internet safe for students.”
“Do we have an obligation to censor/filter students?”
“Are we giving them the best possible education possible?”
“Will they be information literate when they enter the global community?”
What is Access?
“Providing every individual in the United States with equal opportunity of access to that part of the total information resource which will satisfy the individual’s educational, working, cultural and leisure-time needs and interests.”
- National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS),
Task Force report (ideal was cited), 1978
Simply Defined
…"The ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: to make contact with or gain access to; be able to reach, approach, or enter"
access. (n.d.). Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Retrieved November 27, 2007, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/access
- National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS),
Task Force report (ideal was cited), 1978
Simply Defined
…"The ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: to make contact with or gain access to; be able to reach, approach, or enter"
access. (n.d.). Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Retrieved November 27, 2007, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/access
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
