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Sara Osman, Assistant Librarian (Access & Inclusion) Leila Kassir, Academic Support Librarian, LCC Library
Becoming more inclusive:
our journey at
University of the Arts London
Established in 2004
Made up of 6 colleges, each with its own identity and culture
Library Services aims to provide consistent services across all the colleges
UAL
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Jointly funded Access and Inclusion Librarian post from December 2012
Post made permanent in March 2014
Aims:
to improve links between the services
to provide a focus for inclusive library services
Access and Inclusion
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Community of Practice
Staff training
Disability equality
Dyslexia awareness
Texthelp
Inclusive arts libraries forum
Progress
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JISC LIST and forum report
https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=LIS-ACCESS-INCLUSION-ARTS
http://www.arts.ac.uk/study-at-ual/library-services/our-services/support-disabled-dyslexic-
students/inclusive-arts-libraries-forum/
Ensure consistent services and software across colleges
LMS procureent
Improve library signage
Remove jargon from publications
Improve departmental communication
Accessibility audit
Action plan
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LCC Library pilot audit
Aims
Areas considered
Outcomes
Items to check:
Help desk
Seating and tables
Acoustics, lighting, flooring
Bookshelves
Stairs/lifts
Machines
Accessibility Audit
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Accessibility Audit
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Example: Library entrance area
Circulation
Entrance doors – clear glass?
Routes unobstructed?
Adequate circulation space?
Signage clear and well designed?
Suitable floor finishes? Smooth,
level, slip-resistant
Accessible machines?
Enough seating?
Audit: Before and After
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Audit: Before and After
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Access audits at all libraries
Meeting disability advisers
Promoting assistive software
Student signage project
Input to LMS assessment
Implication of DSA changes
Broader view of inclusion
Sharing best practice
Plans for the future
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Any questions?
Our contact details:
[email protected] [email protected]
JiscMail list https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=LIS-ACCESS-INCLUSION-ARTS
Forum report http://www.arts.ac.uk/study-at-ual/library-services/our-services/support-disabled-dyslexic-
students/inclusive-arts-libraries-forum/
What barriers currently exist in your libraries?
• Physical environment
• Services
What can be done to remove these barriers?
What one action will you take away from this
session?
Discussion
