Ontario public libraries, accessibility, and justice: A capability approach.

Authors

Heather Hill, Western UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2011

Volume

35

Issue

4

Journal

Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science

First Page

213

Last Page

225

Abstract

The Access for Ontarians with Disabilities Act is developing standards for accessibility across the province. The Canadian Library Association has had service standards in place since 1997, so addressing accessibility in Ontario libraries is nothing new. Public libraries are, however facing new challenges to providing service as they transition from non-binding library association policy to binding legislation. This paper outlines a study of accessibility in Ontario public libraries through a capability approach lens as described by Amartya Sen.

Notes

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Citation of this paper:

Hill, H. (2011). Ontario public libraries, accessibility, and justice: A capability approach. Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science 35(4), 213-225.