Accessibility Inservice Library Media Accessibility Faculty Inservice Friday

Accessibility In-service Library Media Accessibility Faculty In-service Friday 14, 2008 By: Sharon Minnifield

Agenda �Getting to Know You (All) �Introduction (Sharon Minnifield) �Power. Point Presentation (Sharon Minnifield) �Accessibility (Let’s Talk About It) �Evaluation of Presentation

Introduction The mission of the LMC is to ensure that all patrons of the school and the community are effective users of all information and material in the LMC. The mission will be accomplished by providing information on intellectual, physical, and organizational access to all patrons who utilize the media center. Throughout this in-service we will discuss and become familiar with these accesses.

What is Intellectual access? The library media program provides intellectual access to information. This information provides patrons with access to printed text and electronic text access material. The material also include; journals, reference materials and library on-line computer user documentation. Also all patrons has the rights to view all material in the library according to the first amendment such freedom of speech, religion and freedom of association

Commitment to Intellectual Freedom

Basic Intellectual Freedom �Library Bill of Rights �The Freedom to Read Statement �Freedom to View �The First Amendment �Censorship �Privacy �Code of Ethics

Library Bill of Rights � The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. � I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation. � II. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval. � III. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment. � IV. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas. � V. A person’s right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views. � VI. Libraries which make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use.

Freedom to Read Statement The freedom to read is guaranteed by the Constitution. Those with faith in free people will stand firm on these constitutional guarantees of essential rights and will exercise the responsibilities that accompany these rights. We therefore affirm these propositions: � It is in the public interest for publishers and librarians to make available the widest diversity of views and expressions, including those that are unorthodox, unpopular, or considered dangerous by the majority. � Publishers, librarians, and booksellers do not need to endorse every idea or presentation they make available. It would conflict with the public interest for them to establish their own political, moral, or aesthetic views as a standard for determining what should be published or circulated. � It is contrary to the public interest for publishers or librarians to bar access to writings on the basis of the personal history or political affiliations of the author.

Freedom to View The FREEDOM TO VIEW, along with the freedom to speak, to hear, and to read, is protected by the First Amendment. In a free society, there is no place for censorship of any medium of expression. Therefore these principles are affirmed: � To provide the broadest access to film, video, and other audiovisual materials because they are a means for the communication of ideas. Liberty of circulation is essential to insure the constitutional guarantee of freedom of expression. � To protect the confidentiality of all individuals and institutions using film, video, and other audiovisual materials. � To provide film, video, and other audiovisual materials which represent a diversity of views and expression. Selection of a work does not constitute or imply agreement with or approval of the content. � To provide a diversity of viewpoints without the constraint of labeling or prejudging film, video, or other audiovisual materials on the basis of the moral, religious, or political beliefs of the producer or filmmaker or on the basis of controversial content. � To contest vigorously, by all lawful means, every encroachment upon the public's freedom to view.

The First Amendment relates to congress shall make no law respecting and establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise therefore or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Therefore, a child can not be denied of his or her first amendment rights.

Censorship � Censorship is the suppression of ideas and information that certain persons— individuals, groups or government officials—find objectionable or dangerous. � Censorship occurs when expressive materials, like books, magazines, films and videos, or works of art, are removed or kept from public access. � In most instances, a censor is a sincerely concerned individual who believes that censorship can improve society, protect children, and restore what the censor sees as lost moral values. But under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, each of us has the right to read, view, listen to, and disseminate constitutionally protected ideas, even if a censor finds those ideas offensive.

Privacy �In a library (physical or virtual), the right to privacy is the right to open inquiry without having the subject of one’s interest examined or scrutinized by others. Confidentiality exists when a library is in possession of personally identifiable information about users and keeps that information private on their behalf.

Code of Ethics The principles of this Code are expressed in broad statements to guide ethical decision making. These statements provide a framework; they cannot and do not dictate conduct to cover particular situations. � We provide the highest level of service to all library users through appropriate and usefully organized resources; equitable service policies; equitable access; and accurate, unbiased, and courteous responses to all requests. � We uphold the principles of intellectual freedom and resist all efforts to censor library resources. � We protect each library user's right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to information sought or received and resources consulted, borrowed, acquired or transmitted. � We respect intellectual property rights and advocate balance between the interests of information users and rights holders. � We treat co-workers and other colleagues with respect, fairness, and good faith, and advocate conditions of employment that safeguard the rights and welfare of all employees of our institutions. � We do not advance private interests at the expense of library users, colleagues, or our employing institutions. � We distinguish between our personal convictions and professional duties and do not allow our personal beliefs to interfere with fair representation of the aims of our institutions or the provision of access to their information resources. � We strive for excellence in the profession by maintaining and enhancing our own knowledge and skills, by encouraging the professional development of co-workers, and by fostering the aspirations of potential members of the profession.

What is Physical Access �The library media program provides physical access for information and resources for learning as well as physical the space within the LMC. Physical Access relates to having the surroundings of the library, the entrance , restrooms, stairs, elevators accessible for persons with different kinds of disabilities as well as those persons without a disabilities. Also, the physical access involve the scheduling of the library media center.

Scheduling for the library media center �The hours of operation of the media center should be specified in your policy and procedure. Within this policy the LMS should state the following times the media center will be in operation; �Time for school hours of operation in the media center should be posted and all patrons should be posted �Extended hours of operation in the media center are allowed only if a two week notice has occurred.

Disabilities There are certain disabilities that you must watch out for. Therefore, all individuals must be served in the LMC. These are some of the disabilities in which we must serve: • Invisible- you will not know that these people including children had disabilities until you begin to communicate with them. Groups include: 1. Deaf/hard of hearing 2. Speech disorders-language disorder, or deafness 3. Learning disorders-dyslexia 4. Mental disorders-panic/anxiety attacks or depression

What is Organizational Access The library media program provides organizational access of information. Organizational Access relates to organizing information through automated systems and circulation procedures. It also defines acceptable use polices for the Internet, licensed databases, and copyright issues.

Automation System �An automation system is an information and communication technology that interacts with users to perform specific tasks. These task include: 1. Locating books in the LMC 2. Cataloging books in the LMC 3. Checking books in and out of the LMC

Circulation The main public service point is the circulation desk or loans desk, usually found near the main entrance of a library. It provides lending services and facilities for return of loaned items. Renewal of materials and payment of fines are also handled at the circulation desk. Circulation staff may provide basic search and reference services, though more in-depth questions are usually referred to reference librarians at the library reference desk. The circulation desk is in most cases staffed by library aides instead of professional librarians. Functions of the circulation desk staff may include: � Lending materials to library users � Checking in materials returned � Monitoring materials for damage and routing them to the appropriate staff for repair or replacement � Troubleshooting circulation technology, i. e. library circulation software, scanners, printers, etc. � Collecting statistics on library use, i. e. patron transactions, material checkouts, etc.

Acceptable Use Policies and Copyright � Internet and Technology Parent permission form • Procedure for accessing Internet sites. • Procedure for using computer. � The copyright laws is a protection provided by the law of the United States to authors of original works such as; 1. literacy 2. dramatic 3. musical 4. artistic intellectual works � All these things can be used and copied with the companies permission , if they agree upon how much a teacher can copy. Therefore, the teacher is allotted to copy things only if it is for instructions. •

Sources �www. ala. org �American Association of School Librarians, (1998). Information Power ; Building Partnerships for Learning, Publisher: Library of Congress.