Multimodal approach to compensation of visual impairment in specialized and inclusive library and information services for blind users
https://doi.org/10.33186/1027-3689-2026-2-38-55
Abstract
The authors review the instruments of visual impairment compensation in library and information services for blind and weak-sighted users as the case study of the Russian State Library for the Blind. The method of data formalization for library services analysis was tested for specialized and non-specialized library systems. The potential role of specialized, public and other libraries in the inclusive library and information system for the visually impaired users is analyzed. The authors emphasize the effectiveness of integration of the interested libraries while 40 Scientific and Technical Libraries, 2026, № 2 keeping their unique functionality and identity. They also emphasize the role of multimodal approach to library and information services for the users with sensory restrictions of information perception. The authors conclude that building on theoretical foundations and technological schemes for multimodal instruments of visual impairment compensation would not only provide the blind and weaksighted users with the access to information but also expand the possibilities for meeting information and cognitive demands by sighted people.
About the Authors
G. S. Elfimova
Russian State Library for the Blind
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Galina S. Elfimova – Cand. Sc. (Engineering), Deputy Director for Research,
Moscow.
Y. L. Shrayberg
Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology; Moscow State Linguistic University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yakov L. Shrayberg – Dr. Sc. (Engineering), Professor, Corresponding Member of Russian Academy of Education, Academic Director of RNPLST, Editor-in-Chief of “Scientific and Technical Libraries” Journal; Head, Department for Electronic Libraries and Scientometric Studies,
Moscow.
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Elfimova G.S., Shrayberg Y.L. Multimodal approach to compensation of visual impairment in specialized and inclusive library and information services for blind users. Scientific and Technical Libraries. 2026;(2):38-55. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33186/1027-3689-2026-2-38-55
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