The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is offering a series of webcasts that present the findings from the latest SPEC surveys and allow webcast participants to discuss trends with the survey authors. A 45-minute webcast will follow the publication of each SPEC Kit in 2018.
The next webcast in this series will cover the Accessibility and Universal Design survey (SPEC Kit 358), which explores how ARL member libraries are meeting the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities. This study gathered information on support for assistive technologies in libraries, services provided to individuals with disabilities, staffing and training for these services, evaluation of resources, and institutional policies and procedures in this area. The survey also included questions on universal design, an approach to design that makes spaces and services more inclusive of all, regardless of their needs.
The webcast will review survey findings reported by ARL member libraries in January 2018. The survey authors will provide an overview of how those libraries are meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities; discuss a sample of exemplary services and resources; review trends and current approaches from respondents; and highlight resources for libraries interested in more information on accessibility and universal design.
The webcast will also include a discussion of promising trends and conclude with a question-and-answer session.
The webcast, 'Accessibility and Universal Design', is scheduled for June 13, 2018, from 1:00-1:45 p.m. EST. Presenters include Carli Spina, Head Librarian for Assessment & Outreach, and Margaret Cohen, Head Librarian, Educational Initiatives & Research Services, at Boston College.
Interested parties may register online by June 6, 2018.
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