I have had many good questions about what is expected of staff during desk back up time when check-in assistance is not needed.
We will be presenting a couple of topics related to library services and library resources to challenge you to dig into our collection, rethink our services and explore our resources.
This month is Disability Pride month. Over the next couple of weeks, as time allows at the desks and/or during desk backup, complete the following tasks:
Read this book review from the Washington Post. I loved How Lucky. Recommended for your reading list 🙂
- Do we have this title in our collection?
- Find another fiction title that we own that has a character with a disability?
- What are the subject headings of this book?
- Would those be helpful in your search for another fiction book with a character with a disability?
- Just for fun – what do we think of an able bodied author writing from the perspective of someone with SMA Type 2? I really enjoyed the book, but I read it thinking that it was written by an author with a disability similar to SMA.
A library user wants some general information about spinal muscular atrophy type 2. We can provide information, but we cannot apply the information. Patrons should review medical information with their providers. We cannot provide medical advice. We can connect people with medical information.
- Look for information on Academic Search Premier. Did you find a full text article?
- Look up the condition on Medline.
- Are there print resources available at the library?
- Read about finding reliable health information here.
And finally, please read Services to People with Disabilities: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights by ALA.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you!