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Lättläst och rullstolsanpassat: en tematisk analys av hur tillgänglighet och funktionsnedsättning uppmärksammas i kommunala biblioteksplaner
University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
2022 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
Easy Read and Wheelchair Friendly : A Thematic Analysis of How Accessibility and Disability Are Addressed in Municipal Library Plans (English)
Abstract [en]

According to § 4 in the Swedish Library Act, public libraries are required to pay special attention to persons with disabilities. The purpose of this thesis is to analyse how this prioritized group is addressed in municipal library plans. The research questions focus on how the library plans interpret the Library Act paragraph, what strategies are used to accommodate the group, as well as which disabilities are represented. 30 library plans are analysed using thematic analysis, seen through a theoretical framework inspired by intersectionality with a focus on categorisation, as well as an inclusive library model. The results show a strong focus on making reading accessible through adapted forms of media and outreach services through partnerships. There is also a tendency to focus on accessibility of literature rather than retrieval of information. Beyond accessible literature the library plans also display strategies to make the library room physically accessible för persons with disabilities. The disabilities mostly represented are reading and writing disabilities and mobility impairment, while cognitive disabilities are underrepresented.  

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funktionsnedsättning, tillgänglighet, biblioteksplan, bibliotekslag, styrdokument, bibliotek
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Information Studies
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-28139OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hb-28139DiVA, id: diva2:1678512
Available from: 2022-06-29 Created: 2022-06-29 Last updated: 2025-09-24Bibliographically approved

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