Approaches Made by University Libraries in Support of Inclusive Education: A Case of Kenyatta University Library, Nairobi- Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorGichuhi, Zipporah
dc.contributor.authorKaria, Mathew
dc.contributor.authorKirimi, Francis
dc.date.accessioned2023-07-03T13:39:02Z
dc.date.available2023-07-03T13:39:02Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.descriptionArticleen_US
dc.description.abstractEducation sector is undergoing major transformations, rationalization, restructuring and redefinition. As an integral part of the university education, university libraries should be instrumental in responding to the changes taking place in university education and play a key role in this process. Although Inclusive Education is a new paradigm shift in the Education sector the provision of information and information services to all users has always been a cardinal principle of librarianship. The study sought to explore the approaches taken by Kenyatta University, post-modern library in support of inclusive education. Descriptive survey design was used. Findings revealed that the library structure was accessible and comfortable. A section on ground floor, well serviced and equipped was dedicated for users with disabilities. Information resources in different formants were available as well as varied Assistive technologies. A selected number of librarians had competencies in use of Assistive technologies. The approaches made by the library were rated as good. The ability to identify users with different forms of disabilities and changing technologies remain major challenges. The study recommends greater collaboration with other stakeholders in identification of special needs users, increase budget and train or deploys more staff in provision of various specialized information services.en_US
dc.identifier.citationGichuhi, Z., Karia, M., & Kirimi, F. (2021). Approaches Made by University Libraries in Support of Inclusive Education: A Case of Kenyatta University Library, Nairobi-Kenya.en_US
dc.identifier.otherDOI: 10.7176/JEP/12-15-06
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/26047
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherIISTEen_US
dc.subjectUniversity librariesen_US
dc.subjectSpecial needs usersen_US
dc.subjectInclusive Educationen_US
dc.titleApproaches Made by University Libraries in Support of Inclusive Education: A Case of Kenyatta University Library, Nairobi- Kenyaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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