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Libraly Journal ›› 2023, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (389): 55-67.

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Research on Integrated Services for Dyslexia in Public Libraries: Based on the Interpretation of the Specifications of Public Library Service for Persons with Dyslexia

Jia Nan, Gong Jiaoteng, Hong Fanglin (School of Public Administration, Xiangtan University)   

  • Online:2023-09-15 Published:2023-09-21
  • About author:Jia Nan, Gong Jiaoteng, Hong Fanglin (School of Public Administration, Xiangtan University)

Abstract:

Specifications of Public Library Service for Persons with Dyslexia is the first nationalrecommended standard to guide public libraries at all levels in carrying out services for persons withlearning disabilities. The development of integrated services for people with dyslexia in public librariesis an important and organic part of improving public cultural services. Using content analysis andcomparative research, the authors analyze the similarities and differences between the Specifications ofPublic Library Service for Persons with Dyslexia and the internationally accepted guidelines, and pointout that the historical schema and future trends of services for dyslexics in public libraries are mainlytmanifested in: the policy direction from inclusive education to integrated development, the practicalmotivation from local exploration to national promotion, the theoretical dimension from humanisticconcept to institutional tools, and the realization framework from one-dimensional promotion to industrycommon initiative. Based on this, the implementation path for the development of integrated servicesfor dyslexic groups in public libraries is proposed: to promote multi-subject collaboration of integratedservices for dyslexic groups, to improve the integrated service promotion system, to build a brand ofintegrated service activities, and to provide integrated services for dyslexic groups in China.