Public libraries and dyslexics through IFLA standards: Analytical study of the guidelines for Library Services to Persons with Dyslexia - IFLA Standards 2001-2014

Abstract

This study aims to highlight the importance of public libraries in helping people with dyslexia, through analyzing the library services guideline content meant for people with dyslexia - IFLA Standards 2001- 2014, where the study was carried out in form and content categories.

After the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the guidelines, the study concluded that dyslexia is a reading, writing, and spelling disorder that affects 8% of the world's population. Libraries and public libraries are most responsible to help people who suffer from this disorder by accessing and using information and encouraging them to read. The latter is done by providing appropriate materials such as audio-books, daisy books, and e-books etc, in addition to providing equipment such as phonemic manufacturing technology, text-to-speech tools, etc, and providing the appropriate location and environment for conscious and qualified librarians to accompany them. It is equally important to include a set of practices to benefit from experiences and update these guidelines through the AFLA website.