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OverviewLibraries are supposed to serve all people in the community, but some still struggle to provide support for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). In an age of increasing social consciousness and awareness of diversity, individuals with IDD deserve the greatest attention and support to achieve equality, yet how to do so remains a legitimate question as most library services are not yet prepared to offer the help needed. In Libraries and Reading, expert authors Matthew Conner and Leah Plocharczyk examine the modern history of libraries and diversity, the recent legislative history of those with IDD such as No Child Left Behind and mainstreaming policies; learning theories such as social constructivism, cognitivism, preliteracy, and Universal Design for Learning; and case studies of library outreach around the globe. Including real-world examples, they show how we can make big changes through small steps. In a climate of tightened budgets and severe demands on public literacy resources, the moral imperative of helping those with IDD runs up against practical barriers. Conner and Plocharczyk go to the foundations of social justice in Cultural Studies to show how the means of integrating those with disabilities into libraries and communities can be found in our everyday practices. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Matthew Conner (University of California, Davis, USA) , Leah Plocharczyk (Florida Atlantic University, USA)Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited Imprint: Emerald Publishing Limited Weight: 0.401kg ISBN: 9781789733860ISBN 10: 1789733863 Pages: 184 Publication Date: 23 January 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsChapter 1. The History of Libraries and Literacy in the United States Chapter 2. Current Issues of Persons with ID and New Approaches Chapter 3. Educational Theory and Individuals with ID Chapter 4. Case Studies of Book Clubs for the ID in Academic and Public Libraries Chapter 5. Social Justice, Individuals with ID, and LibrarianshipReviewsAuthor InformationMatthew Conner has an M.L.S., an M.A. and Ph.D. in English. He is the author of The New University Library: 4 Case Studies (ALA, 2014) and former President of the Librarians Association of the University of California (LAUC). He is currently Student Services Librarian at the University of California, Davis where he serves as the subject liaison for the University Writing Program (UWP). Leah Plocharczyk has an M.L.S. and an M.A. in Sociology. She is an Associate University Librarian, and the Interim Director of the John D. MacArthur Campus library for Florida Atlantic University, where she oversees all library operations. She is active in leadership and mentoring students, and she greatly enjoys running a book club for students with intellectual disabilities. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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