NEW BOOKS FROM LITA

A Directory of Adaptive Technologies to Aid Libraries and Staff with
Disabilities 

By Dennis A. Norlin, Cay Gasque, Christopher Lewis, Ruth O'Donnell, and
Lawrence Webster.  LITA Monographs 5.  October 1994. 110p. pbk.  ISBN
8389-7754-5.  $28.00  ($25.20 to LITA members.)  

In the four years since the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed,
librarians find themselves confronted with a dizzying amount of information,
advice, and warnings about how they should respond to this sweeping new
legislation. 

The purpose of A Directory of Adaptive Technologies to Aid Library Patrons
and Staff with Disabilities is to provide a one-stop resource on adaptive
technology for libraries, this book (1) summarizes disability-related
legislation; (2) provides guidance for upgrading the work environment to
comply with current disability legislation (3) serves as a reference in
identifying and selecting assistive devices; (4) offers information about
organizations providing support services to people with adaptive technology
needs; and (5) identifies sources of funding for securing adaptive equipment
and technology. 

The information included in this Directory will be useful for all types of
libraries as they seek to respond to the challenges and opportunities
presented by the ADA. 

LITA publications are distributed through the American Library Association.
To order (prepayment should accompany order of $30 or less), contact: 

Dearborn Financial Publishing
155 N. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL  60606-1719
Phone orders:  800/545-2433, press 7.
Fax: 312/836-9958.  

For further information, including review copies, and discounts for multiple
copy orders, contact:

Linda J. Knutson
LITA Executive Director
312/280-4270
312/280-3257 fax
Linda.Knutson@ala.org 

Library and Information Technology Association
A Division of the American Library Association
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL  60611
312/280-4270
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