Managing a National Library Service for Blind and Print-handicapped Persons
Describes the aim of a national library service for blind and print-handicapped persons, the task of managing it, and its partners. Draws attention to the special problems of library services for blind and print-handicapped persons, such as the very limited range of special-format material. Emphasizes the need for creating equality for blind and print-handicapped persons within the library information field. Describes the many-sided job of managing a national library service for handicapped persons, the need of a well-established network within the library world. Particular emphasis is placed on the necessity of co-operation with users' organizations.
Keywords: Blind People; Danish National Library for the Blind; Disabled People; Legislation; Library Materials; Library Services; Library Users; Management; Policy; Professionalism
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 July 1994
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