IFLA Guidelines For Making Libraries Accessible For People With Disabilities

These guidelines are a revision of the “Access to Libraries for Persons with Disabilities Checklist,” published in 2005. The original guidelines continue to be useful in libraries, but the climate concerning people with disabilities worldwide has changed significantly since the original publication. There has been notable progress in the field of library services to persons with disabilities, particularly in the areas of assistive technology, electronic formats, and online communication tools. These revised guidelines will allow libraries, disability groups, and support organizations to work together for effective library services to persons with disabilities. In addition, these partnerships will help promote accessible libraries in the community.