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1. Does a Border Make a Difference? Library Instruction in the United States and Canada.

Author

Willingham, Patricia, Carder, Linda, and Milison-Martula, Christopher

Subjects
*LIBRARY orientation, *LIBRARIES, *CONFERENCES & conventions, *LIBRARIANS, *LIBRARY users, *COLLEGE curriculum, *COLLEGE teachers, *LIBRARY administration
Abstract

A brief historical overview of the library instruction scene in the United States and Canada, an analysis of library instruction conference themes, and the identification of perceptions of librarians attending the LOEX, WILU, and LOEX of the West conferences in 2000 and 2001 reveal that the border may be responsible for significant differences between the two countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2006
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2. What Goes Down: Library Experiences of the Urban Poor.

Author

Robertson, Guy

Subjects
*URBAN poor, *LIBRARY users, *LIBRARY administration, *CITY dwellers, *LIBRARIES
Abstract

The article features the library experiences of several people in Canada. It mentions a story of a person named Steve, a drug addict and chronic drinker who became library advocate after spending his time at the library which he considers as a temporary shelter, as well as the story of Doug and Irma who experienced likewise. It also mentions that the reason why most of the urban poor do not use libraries is that they are not sure if they would be welcomed inside.

Published
2010

3. Advocacy for Accessiblity: More than Wheelchairs and Print Readers.

Author

Cole, Elise

Subjects
*LIBRARY administration, *LIBRARIES & older people, *LIBRARIES & people with disabilities, *LIBRARY users, *PUBLIC libraries
Abstract

The article presents the author's views on techniques and technologies that can be employed by libraries to become more accessible for users. The public libraries should be careful for difficulties that patrons face as they browse shelves, spinners and racks of materials. Books should not be stacked in a pile for displays because it is extremely difficult for old people to retrieve titles of interest without requesting assistance. Public libraries in Canada will have to use some technologies and software like Natural Reader and JAWS 7.0. to deal with such problems. In Canada, about 23% population needs some assistance while accessing libraries.

Published
2006

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