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Creating inclusive library environments : a planning guide for serving patrons with disabilities

Creating inclusive library environments : a planning guide for serving patrons with disabilities

Kowalsky, Michelle, author
2017

Although the ADA and the subsequent amendments act have been in effect for years, there are still some buildings where structure and interiors limit access. Libraries should be proactive in creating inclusive environments. Kowalsky and Woodruff highlight disability and access issues, and highlight best practices recommended for a barrier-free environment.

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Learning Cree

Learning Cree

Buffalo, Grace, 1939-
1995


The librarian's guide to homelessness : an empathy-driven approach to solving problems, preventing conflict, and serving everyone

The librarian's guide to homelessness : an empathy-driven approach to solving problems, preventing conflict, and serving everyone

Dowd, Ryan, author
2018

"Homelessness is a perennial topic of concern at libraries. In fact, staff at public libraries interact with almost as many homeless individuals as staff at shelters do. In this book Dowd, executive director of a homeless shelter, spotlights best practices drawn from his own shelter's policies and training materials" -- Provided by publisher.

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Libraries & gardens : growing together

Libraries & gardens : growing together

Banks, Carrie Scott, author.
2019







Transform and thrive : ideas to invigorate your library and your community

Transform and thrive : ideas to invigorate your library and your community

Stoltz, Dorothy, author
2018

"Successful libraries are those that continuously learn to listen and respond, prioritizing an organizational approach that encourages library staff to work with each other as well as the community to create opportunities to thrive. In this book the authors demonstrate how it boils down to applying a handful of straightforward principles. This book walks readers through how to: identify the community's motivating factors; create a culture of learning at the library; apply courage, curiosity, and creativity to cope with challenges; ask the right questions to get the right answers; draw out creative ideas from both staff and the community; and use creativity exercises for both individual and group problem solving"-- Provided by publisher.

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