A Two Part Webinar Series - Part 2: "The Advocating Librarian"
May 22, 2015 [11:00am-12:30pm Eastern Time]
Presented by Project ENABLE
A collaboration of the Center for Digital Literacy and the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University
Funded by the Institute for Museum and Library Services Grant No. RE-06-13-0071-13 / 45.313 (2013–2015)
On May 22, 2015, Project ENABLE will offer the second of two free webinars for public and academic librarians everywhere to learn about creating inclusive library services and programs to effectively serve all patrons with disabilities.
This webinar, "The Advocating Librarian", will present:
- Taking an active lead on web accessibility;
- Implementing effective inclusive children's library programs; and
- The role of the library and disability community in the maker movement, adaptive technology and creativity.
PRESENTERS
Debra A. Riley-Huff, M.L.I.S, M.S., Head of Web Services and Associate Professor at the University of Mississippi Libraries
Wendy Scott, M.L.S., M.A., Executive Director, DeWitt Community Library
Patrick Timony, M.S.L.I.S., Washington District of Columbia Public Library
MODERATOR
William N. Myhill, M.Ed., J.D., Co-Principal Investigator of Project ENABLE
ACCESSIBILITY
This webinar will be close captioned and provide audio, video, text, and telephone participation options. It will be digitally recorded, and audio, audio/video, and transcription versions will become available in June 2015.OTHER PROJECT ENABLE WEBINARS
May 1, 2015
Supporting K-12 School Librarians to Provide Inclusive Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities
