Managing a National Library Service for Blind and Print‐handicapped Persons
Abstract
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.
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Citation
Vitzansky, W. (1994), "Managing a National Library Service for Blind and Print‐handicapped Persons", Library Management, Vol. 15 No. 7, pp. 23-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129410070049
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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