Dublin Core
Subject
Library services, visually-impaired, assistive technologies, tactile tools, braille books
Description
ABSTRACT: This study investigates the existing library and information services, facilities and support available for the
visually-impaired and blind students at the University of Khartoum in Sudan.It also highlighted the specific difficulties
faced by these students in satisfying their information needs. The study sample consisted of 20 subjects out of a
total population of 45 visually-impaired and blind students, constituting 44.44 % of the study population. Literature
review was also used to collect data about some aspects of the study topic, such as the different types of technologies
available for enabling the visually-impaired and blind to benefit from library services. The study revealed that the
services and facilities available at the University of Khartoum are inadequate. A number of recommendations that
are expected to improve the situation are suggested, including the need of the visually impaired and blind students
for more training on using the available assistive technologies.
visually-impaired and blind students at the University of Khartoum in Sudan.It also highlighted the specific difficulties
faced by these students in satisfying their information needs. The study sample consisted of 20 subjects out of a
total population of 45 visually-impaired and blind students, constituting 44.44 % of the study population. Literature
review was also used to collect data about some aspects of the study topic, such as the different types of technologies
available for enabling the visually-impaired and blind to benefit from library services. The study revealed that the
services and facilities available at the University of Khartoum are inadequate. A number of recommendations that
are expected to improve the situation are suggested, including the need of the visually impaired and blind students
for more training on using the available assistive technologies.
Creator
Omer Hassan Abdelrahman
Publisher
DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology
Date
March 2016
Format
PDF
Language
English