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 Websites presented in alphabetical order Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities 
 Section 4.30 provides signage requirements for all buildings and facilities that are required to be accessible. Section 8 includes additional physical requirements for public areas of a library, including reading and study areas, stacks, reference rooms, reserve areas, and special facilities or collections. All of Sections 1-4 (as amended through January 1998) of the Guidelines spell out the "scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to buildings and facilities by individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990." http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Disabilities, Librarianship Last updated Sep 6, 2002 Carnegie Libraries of California
This wonderful site showcases the 144 California libraries constructed between 1902 and 1921 as a result of the philanthropy of Andrew Carnegie. Listings are arranged by city, region, architectural style, and name of architect. A great resource for advocates of the preservation of historic buildings, day travelers planning trips, and students of California history. http://www.carnegie-libraries.org/ Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Apr 19, 2008 Disaster Preparedness and Response
Collection of resources about disaster preparedness and response for libraries. Topics include water damage, earthquakes, and health and safety. Features reports, links to library disaster plans, case histories, and related material. Includes links to websites about library and archive conservation efforts after Hurricane Katrina. Part of Conservation Online (CoOL), a project of the Preservation Department of Stanford University Libraries. http://cool.conservation-us.org/bytopic/disasters/ Topics: Librarianship Last updated Nov 6, 2009 Rebuild New Orleans Public Library
This website for the New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) provides information about recovery efforts following hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The site features information about current services, photographs and damage assessments for libraries, weekly progress reports, and opportunities for donating to the rebuilding efforts. Includes links to related information about Hurricane Katrina recovery. http://nutrias.org Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Dec 21, 2005 |
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