Book Review: Creating Inclusive Libraries by Applying Universal Design: A Guide by Carli Spina

Authors

Katrina Williams, San Jose State UniversityFollow

Abstract

Creating Inclusive Libraries by Applying Universal Design: A Guide is a practical and useful resource for improving libraries so that they are accessible to the broadest range of people possible. The format is well organized, and the case studies illustrate principles in engaging and recognizable ways. A reader who starts with no knowledge of Universal Design would acquire a working knowledge and be able to assess their own spaces with the guidance provided through examples and checklists. Rather than focus on resources for disabled patrons, Spina encourages readers to adopt a reflective practice for considering the needs of all library users, across ages, circumstances, and abilities.

About Author

Katrina Heiderich Williams is a MLIS student at San Jose State University. She earned a B.A. in psychology from UCLA, and a masters in education from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She is a special education teacher with an interest in information accessibility.

Recommended Citation

Williams, K. (2024a). [Review of the book Creating inclusive libraries by applying universal design: A guide, by Carli Spina]. School of Information Student Research Journal, 14(2), Article 5. https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/ischoolsrj/vol14/iss2/5

Recommended Citation

Williams, K. (2024a). [Review of the book Creating inclusive libraries by applying universal design: A guide, by Carli Spina]. School of Information Student Research Journal, 14(2), Article 5. https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/ischoolsrj/vol14/iss2/5