This reference work provides librarians with a history of the International Federation of Library Associations' (IFLA) endeavors to create libraries that are accessible to the disadvantaged, with a chronicle of the results of its committees and conferences and a list of papers presented at its annual conferences since 1965. The remainder of the book provides bibliographies of studies on creating library services for the following populations: the deaf, elderly, visually impaired, hospital patients, and prisoners. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession.
The series IFLA Publications deals with many of the means through which libraries, information centres, and information professionals worldwide can formulate their goals, exert their influence as a group, protect their interests, and find solutions to global problems.
