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Library and Information Services for Divyangjan in Northern India: An Inclusive Perspective

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Providing equitable library and information services to Divyangjan (people with disabilities) plays an important role in establishing an inclusive society.Libraries and institutions in Northern India are gradually working towards meeting the requirements of Divyangjan through effective accessibility mechanisms, assistive technologies, and special services.The present paper examines the status-stake afforded to those services, the key initiatives involved, the hurdles, and the ways forward.It argues the case for the empowerment of Divyangjan by libraries and makes some recommendations to advance the direction of accessibility and inclusivity..

Source: International Journal of Research in Library Science

DOI: 10.26761/ijrls.11.1.2025.1858

Authors: Vikash ., Naveen Kumar

Institution: Madhav University

Language: English

Topic: Library Science and Administration

Subfield: Library and Information Sciences

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409070612

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