Creating Disability LibGuides with Accessibility in Mind

ABSTRACT

The Americans with Disabilities Act created regulations for the accessibility of buildings and services for individuals with disabilities, but libraries still have a deficit in information highlighting disability and accessibility. Using LibGuides 2.0 software, the authors created 22 accessible guides on disabilities, disability theory, and assistive technology. The initial response from users was positive and included feedback as the guides continue to be improved and built upon. This article is a case study on the creation of the guides from a disability and accessibility standpoint.

KEYWORDS:

• disability
• accessibility
• LibGuides
• information seeking

About the Authors

JJ Pionke is the Applied Health Sciences Librarian at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He provides instruction and collection development for the College of Applied Health. His research revolves around disability, accessibility, and the library.

Jaena Manson recently graduated with her MSLIS from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is currently the Instruction and Outreach Librarian at the Victoria College and University of Houston-Victoria Library. Jaena is invested in continually learning new and unique approaches to teaching information literacy to all levels of students.

Additional information

Funding

American Library Association Carnegie Whitney Grant.