Universal design in libraries

An open-access paper (and brochure) from the 2023 IFLA conference:
Larsson, Karin. (2023) Universal design: Aiming for Universal Design. Paper presented at 88th IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC), 2023 Rotterdam.
"Universal Design is a perfect vision to aim for. An environment, a library, designed to meet everyone’s needs. Universal Design is, and has been, explained simply as good design. The design and composition are understood, accessed, and used by everyone - not only by someone disabled. In Malmö, Sweden, there are twelve libraries spread across the municipality. Are these libraries accessible for everyone? Maybe not, but they are a work in progress. A library wherever it is located must be a welcoming place for everyone wanting to visit. It is a human right. Presented in this paper is a guide written to help and inspire all staff working with accessibility at any of Malmö’s libraries. Does this guide alone let us reach the universal design – no, however there are many changes being made throughout our libraries and they all are striving for universal design. "
https://repository.ifla.org/handle/123456789/2670
Photo by Sheila Webber: another Xmas wreath, December 2023