Book Chapter
Information Literacy and Ethics: Accessibility
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https://scholar.colorado.edu/concern/book_chapters/kd17cw011
- Abstract
Accessibility is a core ethical value within and beyond the information literacy discipline, benefitting all learners. This chapter first introduces and defines accessibility, including legal frameworks and accessibility as a human right. It then explains how the principles and guidelines of Universal Design for Learning enable inclusive access and participation in learning, and thus advance social justice. The discussion highlights the contribution of information literacy in fostering accessibility, including in higher education, while noting areas for continued development.
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- Date Issued
- 2026-05-07
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- This is a preprint of a chapter accepted for publication by Facet Publishing. This extract has been taken from the author’s original manuscript and has not been edited. The definitive version of this piece may be found in Karen F. Kaufmann and Clarence Maybee, The Information Literacy Handbook: Charting the Discipline, 2026, Facet Publishing, which can be purchased from www.facetpublishing.co.uk. The author agrees not to update the preprint or replace it with the published version of the chapter.
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- 2026-05-29
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- 9781783306343
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