Accessibility and inclusion informational
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https://doi.org/10.5433/1981-8920.2013v18n1p1Keywords:
Accessibility of information, People with disabilities - care, Librarian - acting.Abstract
Introduction: Discusses the role of information professionals in meeting the informational demands of people with disabilities in the information society. The librarian is crucial for the effectiveness and success in the informational inclusion of people with disabilities, considering also continuing education for their professional qualification.
Objective: To provide reflections on the role of the librarian in serving users with disabilities, highlighting the need for improvement in information units, identified in the scientific literature with regard to accessibility.
Methodology: Literature search, based on a review of literature in books and scientific papers, highlighting the main authors: Adams (2000), Mazzoni (2001) and Sassaki (1997, 2002, 2005).
Results: The lack of informational access for people with disabilities hampers their social and political participation, hence, reduces its condition of citizenship.
Conclusion: The librarian responsible for seeking continuing education, greater involvement in the events of the area and the constant search for job training, which will reflect on the best service the information needs of users with disabilities.
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