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Distance learning: the library’s role in ensuring access to everyone

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Title:

Distance learning: the library’s role in ensuring access to everyone

Author(s):

Sheryl Burgstahler

Journal:

Library Hi Tech

Year:

2002

Volume:

20

Issue:

4

Page:

420 - 432


ISSN:

0737-8831


DOI:

10.1108/07378830210452622

Publisher:

MCB UP Ltd

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Abstract:

Federal legislation and increasing support for the full inclusion of all students in precollege education have resulted in higher expectations and increased participation of students with disabilities in academic programs that have prepared them for college studies. As a result, greater numbers of people with disabilities are attending postsecondary academic institutions and participating in distance learning offerings. This article focuses on the role that libraries can play in assuring that all distance learning students and instructors have access to the electronic resources they offer. It can be used to help libraries develop policies, guidelines, and procedures for making their electronic resources accessible to people with disabilities.

Keywords:

Disabled people, Distance learning, Internet, Libraries, Technology


Article Type:

Research paper


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/07378830210452622

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