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New categories of users in Romanian libraries: the users with special needs
New categories of users in Romanian libraries: the users with special needs

Author(s): Adriana Elena Borună
Subject(s): Library and Information Science
Published by: Asociația Bibliotecarilor din România
Keywords: disabled users;libraries;integration;asistiveassistive technology;information services

Summary/Abstract: Currently in Romania, the difficulties encountered by users with special reading needs, in terms of access to information and education, are obvious. The Paper aims to provide a panoramic view of the importance of their literacy through libraries. Another aspect that is approached is the role that the professionals that assist these special categories of users in its integration to the society play. Is reviewed the varied typology of this category of users, their information needs, but also the ways of networking between the users and library staff.

  • Issue Year: 6/2010
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 53-57
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: English
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