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Now let’s turn our attention away from technology to consider the more traditional offerings of your library – the collection – the books, periodicals, videos, CDs and so forth that your library houses. It is important to consider how these resources form part of an inclusive library.
How does your library stack up?
- Does your library have large print books?
- Does your collection include captioned videos for those with hearing impairments?
- Are there audio books?
- Are you able to obtain books in Braille?
If you can answer yes to all of these questions, then you are well on the way. But, if you need to make some changes in your collection, now is a good time to consider what you need.
When considering a collection that will suit many needs, plan to include the following resources that appeal to a variety of interests and needs:
- talking books, audio tapes, videos, CDs, CD-ROMs
- large print books
- videos with captioning for the hearing impaired
- videos with descriptive voices for those who are blind or have visibility disabilities
An inclusive collection of resources is multi-faceted and has many dimensions. In order for you to meet the needs of your users, your collection should reflect the diversity of users, both those with and without disabilities.
