Newsletter: Library Services to People with Special Needs Section, February 2023

Abstract

Newsletter of the Library Services to People with Special Needs Section. This issue covers a wide range of topics relevant to the Section. Table of Contents: 1. Introduction from Chair. 2. Section News. 2.1 Session on Prison Libraries at IFLA WLIC in Dublin. 2.2 IFLA-UNESCO Public Library Manifesto 2022. 2.3 Libraries and the Autism Spectrum: The new IFLA Guidelines. 2.4 What’s in a name? Defining our true values. 3. News from LSN members: get inspired! 3.1 Public libraries supporting dementia-friendly communities: Overview of two projects in Croatia. 3.2 ‘I hate reading!’ Luisterpuntbibliotheek (Flanders) celebrates 10th anniversary of campaign for children with dyslexia. 3.3 Malaysian Librarians’ Involvement in Marrakesh Treaty. 3.4 Hot off the Press: Disabilities and the Library. A textbook for librarians and library administrators. 3.5 ChatGPT: AI based assistive tools for people with disabilities. 4. Let’s work together! Let’s Library for all! Call for papers IFLA WLIC 2023 Satellite meeting by LPD (18-19 August 2023, Schiedam, The Netherlands) 5. Presentation of the new section members. 6. Colophon and contact.