Document Type

Article

Publication Title

College & Undergraduate Libraries

Publication Date

2-2021

Disciplines

Library and Information Science

Abstract

Adding audio and/or touch components to library exhibits has been reported to improve accessibility. Audio description replaces important visual content with equivalent spoken information. While initially implemented to assist people who are blind or have low vision, audio description is beneficial for a broader audience. The concise and objective translation of visual content promotes new ways of learning, helps individuals with language development and strengthens writing skills. This case study describes an audio description pilot project and the authors’ successful exploration into developing a cost-effective method of adding an audio description component to library displays and exhibits.

Keywords

audio description; exhibits; accessibility; inclusion

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1080/10691316.2021.1880348

Comments

The Version of Record of this manuscript has been published and is available in College & Undergraduate Libraries February 5, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1080/10691316.2021.1880348.

Rights

© 2021 Taylor & Francis

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