Accessibility in academic libraries: An evaluation of conditions and practices of twelve academic libraries in Türkiye

IF 2.5 3区管理学 Q2 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Journal of Academic Librarianship Pub Date : 2025-04-14 DOI:10.1016/j.acalib.2025.103056

Tolga Çakmak , Ezgi Uğurlu

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Abstract

Purpose

Academic libraries offer a wide range of facilities designed to meet the specific information needs of their users. These facilities are particularly important in terms of services for disabled users. This study presents a perspective on the existing facilities offered by academic libraries to disabled users for 12 libraries in Türkiye.

Methodology

The facilities of 12 academic libraries in Türkiye for users with disabilities were assessed using the IFLA Access to Libraries for Persons with Disabilities – CHECKLIST and the Accessibility Guide published by the Ministry of Family and Social Policies in Türkiye. Interviews were conducted with librarians responsible for disability services and with library directors to gain a deeper understanding of the current situation in the libraries.

Results

The results indicated that academic libraries need improvements in physical infrastructure, staff training, awareness-raising activities, collaboration, and website optimization for disabled users.

Conclusion

The study revealed that an appropriate organizational structure is essential for delivering adequate services to users with disabilities in the analyzed libraries. It was also found that creating a standards-compliant environment and fostering management awareness are essential for providing inclusive information services to these users.

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高校图书馆的无障碍：对浙江省12所高校图书馆的条件与实践的评价

学术图书馆提供各种设施，以满足用户的特定信息需求。这些设施在为残疾用户提供服务方面尤为重要。本研究以日本12所大学图书馆为残障使用者提供的现有设施为研究对象。方法：使用国际图联残疾人图书馆使用清单和 rkiye家庭和社会政策部出版的无障碍指南，对 rkiye 12家学术图书馆为残疾人用户提供的设施进行了评估。与负责残疾服务的图书管理员和图书馆馆长进行了访谈，以更深入地了解图书馆的现状。结果高校图书馆需要在物理基础设施、员工培训、意识提升活动、协作和面向残疾用户的网站优化等方面进行改进。结论适当的组织结构是为残障人士提供充分服务的必要条件。还发现，创造符合标准的环境和培养管理意识对于向这些用户提供包容性信息服务至关重要。

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来源期刊

Journal of Academic Librarianship INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE-

CiteScore

5.30

自引率

15.40%

发文量

120

审稿时长

29 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Academic Librarianship, an international and refereed journal, publishes articles that focus on problems and issues germane to college and university libraries. JAL provides a forum for authors to present research findings and, where applicable, their practical applications and significance; analyze policies, practices, issues, and trends; speculate about the future of academic librarianship; present analytical bibliographic essays and philosophical treatises. JAL also brings to the attention of its readers information about hundreds of new and recently published books in library and information science, management, scholarly communication, and higher education. JAL, in addition, covers management and discipline-based software and information policy developments.