Library and information services for visually impaired people in the national region

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irina Kucherbaeva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Practical Project ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Republic Of Bashkortostan ◽  
Impaired People ◽  
Special Library ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Different Cultures

The library services for the visually impaired people in the national region are discussed. Bashkir Republican Special Library for the Blind contributes to the dialog of different cultures in the Republic of Bashkortostan. The focus is made on building the unique collection in the native Republican languages that is available for the visually impaired users. The recent practical project experience of the Library is generalized.

Widening the horizons: Information space of the library for the blind as the resource to improve quality of life of visually impaired people

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga Novikova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Information Space ◽  
Advanced Training ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Impaired People ◽  
Special Library

The special library acts as the cultural and educational center for visually impaired people, and as the center for continuing education. The multifunctional performance of the library is substantiated. The joint projects accomplished in cooperation with theatres and museums and aimed at integrating the visually impaired people into the society are described. Advanced training projects for the library professionals accomplished in 2018 are discussed.

Value chain analysis of information services for visually impaired people: a case study of contemporary technological solutions

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tak Yee Cheung ◽  
Zengyu Ye ◽  
Dickson K.W. Chiu
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Value Chain Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Chain Analysis ◽  
Impaired People

PurposePeople with visual impairment comprise the second high disability population in Hong Kong, but only two existing information centers provide information services for visually impaired people, which is inadequate. Therefore, this study aims to provide a more in-depth understanding of the information services for visually impaired people in Hong Kong.Design/methodology/approachPeople with visual impairment comprise the second high disability population in Hong Kong, but only two existing information centers provide information services for visually impaired people, which is inadequate. Therefore, this study aims to provide a more in-depth understanding of the information services for visually impaired people in Hong Kong.FindingsIAC's main problems include limited collection, inconsistent multiple digital platforms for user access, limited service hours and limited promotion. Some technological suggestions were proposed, which include: expanding its electronic and special collections, establishing a one-stop digital platform, AI-based chatbot for automated caring chats and reference services, and extending its social network marketing.Originality/valueScant studies focus on the information services and management of special libraries for visually impaired people, especially in East Asia. On the other hand, there are limited case studies analyzing libraries with value-chain analysis.

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